Manchester to build first city-centre park in 100 years

Mayfield park is part of government investment in outdoor spaces in response to coronavirus

The government is to contribute millions to fund Manchester's first city-centre park in 100 years, as part of a series of investments in outdoor spaces in response to the coronavirus crisis.

The new 6.5-acre Mayfield park, touted as a once-in-a-generation opportunity", is part of a 1.4bn development to transform the under-loved urban area between Piccadilly station and Mancunian Way, running along the River Medlock.