Stunning images of Manchester's huge new playground featuring 18m, see-through slide over River Medlock

22.01.2022 - 01:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

These are the first images of plans for a massive new children's playground coming to Manchester city centre.

The exciting new attraction is under construction as part of the development of Mayfield Park next to Piccadilly station, the Manchester Evening News can exclusively reveal.

The unique design is formed around six dramatic towers reaching 10-metres high and shaped like chimneys in a nod to Manchester's industrial heritage.

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'Mayfield Play Yard' will feature crawl tunnels, elevated rope bridges, eight slides and wheelchair accessible play equipment.

Park bosses say the 'truly special' playground will cater to children of all ages and abilities.

But for the bravest youngsters, the star attraction will be a 18m-long slide crossing over the newly-restored River Medlock.

Enclosed by clear polycarbonate windows, riders will get the chance to wave to their family and friends as they speed over the water.

At more than 1,400 sq ft, the public playground will be largest in the city.

It was designed collaboratively by regeneration specialist U+I on behalf of the Mayfield Partnership, landscape architects Studio Egret West (SEW) and Massey & Harris, an independent play equipment specialist.

The firm is currently building the play area at its workshop in Stockport before it is transported and installed at Mayfield early next year.

Family-run firm Massey & Harris was recommended for the project by Manchester City Council following its success in designing and installing two play areas at Heaton Park.

The announcement marks a milestone in the evolution of the city centre after years of complaints about a lack