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University of Manchester: Long-term Study Shows Manchester 'Sponge Park' is Still Boosting Health and Wellbeing Five Years On
May 13, 2026
MANCHESTER, England, May 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release:

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Long-term study shows Manchester "sponge park" is still boosting health and wellbeing five years on

Written by: Joe Stafford

A major study by researchers at The University of Manchester has found that transforming a neglected park in West Gorton led to lasting increases in walking, social interaction and time spent outdoors.< . . .

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