Multi-sports has now stopped until the spring
Multi-sport sessions were running on Tuesdays, but have now paused until the weather gets a bit nicer in the springtime. For queries, please email activecommunities@scll.co.uk or call 0161 778 0705.
3,000 bulbs planted at Blackfriars Park
The Blackfriars, Trinity community group has held two successful days of bulb planting in Blackfriars Park. Joined by children from the Friars and Cathedral School on the Friday and the community on Saturday. Over 3,000 daffodils and crocus were planted, supported by the RHS Bridgwater Outreach team and the council's Rangers service.
Pupil feedback
“I loved when we put the soil back and making a little hole, it was like
a treasure hunt” - Adam and Bassam
“I liked seeing worms and spending time in nature” – Nile and Halle
“Me and my friend like it, it was so so amazing” - unknown
“We enjoyed everything and we learnt bulbs aren’t seeds” – Alara and Evie
“I enjoyed planting and working with everyone. I learned when the plants grow” – Georgie and Oliver
“We learnt about the bulbs and we loved the TEAMWORK” “I Loved It!!!!” – Charlie and Sam
“I learnt Today that I'm good at planting plants and more” “I loved it all” – Thomas and Riley
“We enjoyed planting and learnt that we only plant three in one hole each” “we planted 161” – Amelia and Gabriela
“We enjoyed it because it was good for us and the environment” – Ganlwa and Linton
“We enjoyed saving worms” – Joel and Malcom
“We both enjoyed everything today” – Dale and Ben
“We learnt how to properly plant” – Allesia and Molly
“I learnt how to plant bulbs” - Reggie
The group is made up of local residents "who have a strong desire to clean-up our neighbourhood and create a safer and greener place for us all to enjoy". If you would like to be part of the group please email the East Salford Neighbourhood team who will pass your details over to the group. EastSalford.NMT@salford.gov.uk
Community bulb planting day on Saturday 18 October
- 2pm to 4pm
- On the park close to where Mount Street meets St Stephen Street
The Blackfriars, Trinity and Greengate community group are planting bulbs on Saturday from 2pm to 4pm, with support from the Rangers Team and the RHS community engagement team.
Help plant Crocus and Daffodil bulbs for a beautiful display next spring. Great free activity for families with young children.
Weather! If the weather is severe enough to cause cancellation of the session, we have another planned for 26 October (same time and location).
Recent park improvements
Two new litter bins have been replaced, along with two benches in the park.
There has also been some extra vegetation cutback, in addition to the usual park maintenance at the request of the Friars School.
Multi-sports on Tuesdays
Starting Tuesday 16 September 2025, come along and get involved with fun, fast-paced multi-sports. Led by SCL (Salford Community Leisure), supported by the council's youth service.
No longer running until Spring 2026
- Time: 3.15pm to 4.45pm *
- Location: Blackfriars Park MUGA (Multi Use Games Area)
- Ages: Eight to 16 years
Consent form needs to be signed on arrival. For more enquiries, please email activecommunities@scll.co.uk
* Times have been revised after talking to parents, carers and young people at the first session.
Blackfriars Park conversation feedback
A consultation event was held at Blackfriars Park on 11 April 2025 with an open online survey available for a couple of months after this event. 53 park visitors and local residents had their say on what they thought about the park currently and what they wanted from the park.
This event helped local people to meet their local councillors and the council’s neighbourhood, parks, health improvement, youth services officers and park development officers.
What you told us was important to you:
49% of you visit Blackfriars Park daily.
In giving reasons for visiting the park, 34% of you use Blackfriars Park as a walking route to another place, 29% for exercise and 37% just to access some greenery.
The majority of you said that access to nature and exercise/sports pitches are the most valuable part of the park.
You suggested that more seating and improved play/sports facilities would encourage more people to come to the park to extend their stay.
Personal safety and anti-social behaviour:
You told us that antisocial behaviour (52%), litter (48%), dog fouling (27%) and personal safety (24%) are the biggest issues at Blackfriars Park. With a focus on how drug dealing and taking within the park affects your feeling of personal safety. You told us that reducing the antisocial behaviour would positively impact on your visitation time to Blackfriars Park.
You said an increased police presence, more community activities including children’s activities, events (e.g. planting) and regular volunteering (for example litter picking) would counter this anti-social behaviour and make the park a more welcoming place.
Improved communication:
To help maintain regular and consistent communication between park visitors, local residents and the local authority, regular communications were requested. Initially, updates would be provided online on this page.
Improved signage at the park was also suggested to improve the community feel within the park.
If you have any comments on our survey findings above or wish to share your thoughts on how we can work together to improve Blackfriars Park, you can email us at EastSalford.NMT@salford.gov.uk
Help keep Blackfriars Park clean and safe for everyone.
Please let us know if:
- the bins need emptying
- graffiti, litter, or fly-tipping needs removing
- you see any damage to equipment
Call us: 0161 793 2500 (or 0161 794 8888 evenings and weekends if urgent)
Tell us on X (formerly Twitter): @SalfordCCHelp
If you witness a crime please inform the police on 101 or 999.