The park was originally the private estate grounds of the Stubbylee Hall, a 19th-century mansion.
The onsite community greenhouses provide vocational training and horticultural therapy for people with disabilities.
The site contains a restored rose garden that maintains traditional Victorian planting layouts.
A purpose-built bmx and skate park facility was integrated into the grounds as part of a modern redevelopment scheme.
The park serves as a trail-head for the valley-wide greenway network.
Stubbylee Park is a Victorian-era municipal park located in Bacup, Rossendale, spanning 10 hectares of formal gardens and woodland. The grounds feature a skate park, a dedicated play area, and an outdoor gym. A significant portion of the site is occupied by the Stubbylee Community Greenhouses, which operate as a social enterprise and horticultural hub. The park connects directly to the Bacup and Rawtenstall Greenway, facilitating access for cyclists and pedestrians. Several heritage features remain from its original 19th-century estate design, including stone gate pillars. The site serves as the primary recreational green space for the local community.
The elevated position near the stone heritage gate pillars offering views across the Rossendale Valley.
Wear sturdy walking shoes to explore the steep woodland paths on the park's perimeter.
Visit the community greenhouse shop to purchase locally grown seasonal plants and produce.
Use the park as a starting point for cycling along the interconnected Bacup and Rawtenstall Greenway.
Do not attempt to access the private woodland areas that are not designated by marked footpaths.
Keep dogs under control, particularly near the play areas; follow 'leave no trace' principles for litter.
