Jubilee Park
🏟 Playground & park · Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan
Jubilee Park
An historic Ashton-in-Makerfield park, opened for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, with children's play areas, courts and a flower garden.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily as a public park. · Free · No booking needed
About Jubilee Park
Jubilee Park straddles Wigan Road (the A49) in Ashton-in-Makerfield and is managed by Wigan Council. It takes its name from Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee: when Lord Gerard officially opened the park in 1897 it coincided with the Jubilee, and the park was named accordingly. Covering around 8.5 acres across two pockets of land either side of the main road, it packs in a good variety of facilities for families. There are children's play areas for younger visitors, a basketball court and tennis courts for older children, grass pitches for team games, a woodland area to explore and a formal flower garden that gives the park a traditional, cared-for character. A pavilion on site provides toilets. As a long-established community park it suits anything from a short play session to a longer visit combining play, sport and a wander through the woodland and gardens. We don't have confirmed details on parking or a cafe, so it is worth planning refreshments ahead. Its free public access makes Jubilee Park a useful green space for families in the south of the Wigan borough.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Pavilion with toilets
- Tennis courts
- Grass sports pitches
- Woodland area
- Formal flower garden
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Toilets on site
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's play areas
- Basketball court
📍 Nearby places to play
- Three Sisters Recreation Area · approx 0.9 miles · Bryn
- Legh Street Park · approx 2.1 miles · Golborne
- Kipling Park · approx 2.4 miles · Goose Green
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Jubilee Park free?
Yes. Jubilee Park on Wigan Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, is a free, public park managed by Wigan Council.
What's in the playground?
There are children's play areas for younger visitors, plus a basketball court and tennis courts for older children and grass pitches for team games.
Are there toilets and a cafe?
There are toilets in the pavilion. We don't have confirmation of a cafe, so bring your own refreshments.
Where is Jubilee Park?
It is on Wigan Road (the A49) in Ashton-in-Makerfield, in the Wigan borough, postcode WN4 9BH.
Is it good for toddlers?
Yes. There are children's play areas suitable for younger children, alongside a woodland area and a formal flower garden to explore.