Victoria Park, Manchester
| Victoria Park | |
|---|---|
The Grade I listed Edgar Wood Centre | |
Victoria Park Location within Greater Manchester | |
| OS grid reference | SJ 860 955 |
| Metropolitan borough | |
| Metropolitan county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MANCHESTER |
| Postcode district | M13 |
| Dialling code | 0161 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Victoria Park is a suburban area of Manchester, in the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester, England. It lies approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) south of the city centre, between Rusholme and Longsight. Developed in the early 19th century as a private residential estate, the area retains elements of its original layout and includes several listed buildings. Today it has a mixed residential character and is closely associated with nearby educational and healthcare institutions.