Orrell Water Park
🏟 Playground & park · Orrell, Wigan
Orrell Water Park
A woodland nature reserve around two former reservoirs in Orrell, with a children's play area, fishing, footpaths and free parking.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open all year round during daylight hours · Free · No booking needed
About Orrell Water Park
Orrell Water Park is a nature reserve and coarse fishery in Orrell, managed by Wigan Council and open all year round for residents, visitors and anglers. Beautiful woodland surrounds two disused reservoirs that are now a haven for wildlife, with more than one hundred bird species recorded along with a wide variety of butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies. The site is a tranquil spot for walking, with footpaths winding through the trees and around the water, and it is popular with birdwatchers and dog walkers. For families there is a children's play area with the usual swings, slides and a roundabout, which is well suited to children roughly between the ages of four and twelve. The playground is described as highly accessible, with no steps and a soft floor beneath the equipment, making it easy for younger and less mobile visitors to use. Free parking is available on site, adding to the park's appeal as an easy, no-cost day out. As a free public nature reserve with play facilities, Orrell Water Park offers a relaxed blend of nature, fishing and family recreation on the western edge of the Wigan borough.
⭐ What makes this place special
- nature reserve
- two former reservoirs
- coarse fishery
- woodland footpaths
- bird watching
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: True
- Play surface: Soft safety surfacing
- Accessibility: Play area is highly accessible with no steps and a soft floor
- Dogs: True
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: Around 4 to 12 years
- swings
- slides
- roundabout
📍 Nearby places to play
- Redwood Park · approx 0.9 miles · Orrell
- Alexandra Park · approx 2.2 miles · Newtown
- Kipling Park · approx 2.5 miles · Goose Green
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Orrell Water Park free to visit?
Yes. Orrell Water Park is a free nature reserve managed by Wigan Council, with free parking available on site.
Is there a children's playground?
Yes. There is a children's play area with swings, slides and a roundabout, suitable for children roughly aged four to twelve.
Is the play area accessible?
Yes. The play area is described as highly accessible, with no steps and a soft floor beneath the equipment.
What else can I do there?
The site is a woodland nature reserve around two former reservoirs, with coarse fishing, footpaths and birdwatching.
Is there parking and can I bring a dog?
Yes. There is free parking on site and the woodland footpaths are popular with dog walkers.