The 1.5-acre space occupies the former sports centre site and will form part of a 5.7-acre park when the second phase opens in 2027.
The Mayor of Oldham, Councillor Pam Byrne, cut the ribbon at the park on Friday 23 October.
The first phase includes seating areas and space for children and families to play. It will link with Snipe Gardens, which opened in June 2025, to provide a walking route between Oldham Bus Station and the town centre.
Red sandstone excavated from the site has been used in the landscaping, alongside sections of beech trees from Tandle Hill Country Park.
At the entrance, the Pioneers Stone, created by Frank Rothwell OBE, commemorates Oldham’s role in the birth of Louise Joy Brown, the world’s first IVF baby, at Oldham General Hospital in 1978.
It pays tribute to the medical team, Louise’s parents and the women who helped make the breakthrough possible.
Councillor Byrne said “Creating more green space has been part of our vision for Oldham for many years because we know how important it is for people’s health and wellbeing.”
The second phase will be built on the former Tommyfield Market Hall site. Plans include a larger play area, climbing features, water play and a sustainable pond.
Young people have helped shape the park through work with community groups and partners.
Cameron Gates, who has been involved through SPARK Oldham, said “Being involved in Tommyfield Park has been a brilliant experience. It’s something that’s going to be here for years to come and knowing I’ve played a part in it makes me really proud.”
The park forms part of Oldham Council’s £450 million Creating a Better Place regeneration programme, which also includes town centre housing and improvements to public spaces.
CCTV cameras will be managed by the council’s First Response team. The council said the park would be regularly inspected and maintained by town centre teams.
