Parks in Manchester (research)

http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/200073/parks_and_open_spaces
All parks and open spaces in Manchester.
Also, some info on:

Playgrounds
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/10006/playgrounds/1150/playgrounds_in_manchesters_parks

Skateparks
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/10006/playgrounds/2578/skateparks

The River Irk
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/500194/irk_river_valley_project/4753/irk_valley/1

Walking
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/670/parks_and_open_spaces-outdoor_facilities/2844/walking_in_manchester

Park Stategy
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/461/parks_and_open_spaces-information_and_advice/2008/parks_for_all_seasons-a_parks_strategy_for_manchester

I'll use the information from these link in my DPS as well as the above images