After 2 winters of no flooding in Fletcher Moss Park the Environment Agency opened the sluice gates at the River Mersey to release water into the park in the early morning of 1st January 2025. Shortly after midnight on New Year’s Day the river rose to its highest level yet. As a result the flood waters also rose to their highest, stretching across Stenner Lane, near the old barn. A nearby resident was rescued by the fire service. It was an unhappy day for one car owner! Much of the park is closed until the waters return to the river. However, the Food Truck remains open as it is well above the flood line.
We are grateful for all the messages of support following the flooding. We will organise a clear up day when it is safe to do so and will give the date on this website. In the meantime do please feel free to come and join the volunteers on Wednesday afternoons at 1pm. They meet near the Visitor Centre in the Croft.
