The park was developed by Alderman J. G. Graves between 1926 and 1936, to protect a thousand-year-old woodland from building development. Mr Graves donated the park to the city.
Our Retro gallery takes a look back at some of the many events held in the park in the 90s and 2000s.
5. Newborn
Pictured are Elisabeth Blezard and Sam Goode with the seven newly born Jacob lambs at Graves Park Animal Farm, March 8, 1999 Photo: Steve Ellis
6. Winners
Ecclesall Junior School Y6 girls, winners of the Sheffield Schools Junior Cross Country Championships at Graves Park, Sheffield, with Director of Education, Jonathan Crossley Holland, March 17, 2001 Photo: Roger Nadal
7. Mole and Ratty
Colin Reith (left) as Mole and Alastair Reith as Ratty in the Livewire Theatre Company's production of Wind in the Willows at Graves Park, June 13, 2001 Photo: Stuart Hastings (Staff)
8. Pip the dog
Alex Marldin, aged 11, from Hillsborough, with Pip the Papillon at the Dog Fun Day in Graves Park, June 2, 2002 Photo: Stuart Hastings