The Friends of Taylor Park in Norden have maintained the park with the assistance of Environmental Management at Rochdale Council.
The park, located on Bagslate Moor Road and Taylor Avenue, is one of Norden’s oldest parks and was once the go-to place for picnic lunches and even wedding photographs. The dedicated friends’ group, led by local resident Clive Entwistle, is now trying to restore the park to its former glory with year-round maintenance and a lot of TLC.
Local residents and community volunteers turn out to support the two-hour event every first Sunday of the month, armed with an array of rakes, forks, and hedge cutters.
Over the years, the park has also benefited from investment by local councillors and ward fund contributions, including upgrades to the paths and the installation of bins and benches, all of which are helping to ensure that the park is a great place for local people and families to visit and enjoy the open grassed area.
