The Carrs Park

Set along the leafy banks of the River Bollin, The Carrs in Wilmslow is a spacious 71‑acre park that links the town centre with the Cheshire countryside. With riverside paths, big open meadows and play areas for all ages, it’s a brilliant spot for relaxed family time, dog walks and easy-access strolls in the fresh air.

Family‑friendly highlight

The Carrs is made for families, with two children’s play areas, one traditional and one mainly wooden, plus a zip wire, obstacle‑style features, swings and slides to keep little ones busy. In warmer weather, children love paddling in the shallow stretches of the River Bollin (water shoes recommended), and there’s plenty of space for picnics, ball games and scooter rides, often with an ice‑cream van parked near the main car park.

Walks and accessibility

A surfaced, essentially flat path follows the River Bollin for just under a mile from Wilmslow town centre to Twinnies Bridge, making this a gentle, pushchair‑ and wheelchair‑friendly walk. From here you can pick up links into Styal Country Park and the wider Dean Valley, or simply enjoy a short riverside loop with waymarked points highlighting local wildlife such as grey herons, kingfishers, pipistrelle bats and brown trout.

Facilities and practical info

The park offers free-to-use tennis courts, a skateboard ramp, multi‑use games area, outdoor gym equipment and plenty of flat grass for informal sport. There are toilets (including baby changing), pay‑and‑display parking off Chancel Lane near the Parish Hall (SK9 4AA), and generally level paths that make getting around straightforward for most visitors.

Dog‑friendly visit

Dogs are welcome throughout The Carrs, with flat riverside paths, open grass and small wooded sections that are ideal for sniffing and exploring. The easy terrain, access to the river and proximity to Wilmslow town centre make it a popular everyday walk for local dog owners and a handy green stop‑off for visitors exploring this corner of Cheshire.