Philips Park

**★★★★★ Denny — a month ago

I spent a bit of time at Philips Park recently, and honestly, it’s one of my favorite escapes in Manchester. It’s tucked away right behind the Etihad Stadium, but once you step inside, the city noise just disappears.

What I really liked about it is how it doesn't feel like a flat, boring park; it’s full of steep little dips and hidden paths that lead down to the River Medlock. I went on a slightly misty morning, and the wooded areas felt properly wild—I almost forgot I was a ten-minute tram rid