But over the years which have passed since the 60s, some as recently as the last decade, they have been lost under major changes to our parks over the years.
Sheffield has some of the best parks in the UK, at sites all across the city, and some have seen more modern facilities developed in more recent times for people to do. We went out and asked people in Sheffield city centre what the things were that they missed that you can no longer do, with their suggestions including old activities from parks all across the city including Norfolk Park, Millhouses Park, Graves Park, among others.
Some of those activities that have been lost over the years have been switched to activities that some people believe to be safer alternatives. Others may have been lost due to savings over the years to the public finances.
Whatever the reason for their loss, some of the 10 activities that we have included in our list are fondly remembered by generations of Sheffielders.
1. See a bonfire
Many of Sheffield's parks used to hold bonfires, that no longer happens. Picture is Bonfire Night at Norfolk Park, November 5th 1984. Dan Skinner, from Norfolk Park, said he remembered Bonfire Night being a big family occasion. He said: "Bonfire night used to be a big family occasion. We all used to meet up, cousins, aunties, everybody, and see the fireworks and bonfires in Norfolk Park. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
2. Hiring Boats at Crookes Valley Park
Crookes Valley Park, Sheffield, boating lake People make full use of the lake and the park around. Boating, fishing, or just walking and watching, August 8, 1983 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
3. Swim outdoors at Longley Park
Swimmers at Longley Park swimming pool, Sheffield, April 4 1979 Photo: ©Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
4. Play pitch and putt at Bingham Park
File picture shows Bingham Park. The park had a pitch and putt course for many years, famously on a slope. It closed several years ago. Picture: Picture Sheffield Photo: Picture Sheffield