Boston Manor Park Urban District Council. Some land was developed as housing and the park was opened to the public on 11 September 1924. Comprising an area of surrounding the manor house, the park is accessed from Boston Manor Road on the eastern perimeter. The construction of the M4 motorway in 1964-5 was the biggest alteration to the park landscape, dissecting the park from north-west to south-east perimeters. The Grand Union Canal and River Brent run along the western perimeter, the canal taking in what is now known as Clitheroes or Clitheroe's Lock 99. The canalside is a designated Nature Conservation Area. Notable
Boston Manor setting for period films. There came a time when the south west corner was propped up by scaffolding intended to be a temporary measure but which became a feature for several years. English Heritage judged that urgent work was needed in order to consolidate the foundations to prevent further deterioration and possible collapse. The lower courses of brickwork were visibly bowing out and a vertical crack could be seen running up the wall. This has since been repaired. An organization called the Friends of Boston Manor now exists with the aim of helping to restore and maintain the historical aspects