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.
9. Festival
Some of the buses at the Festival of Transport held at Graves Park, Sheffield, June 29, 2003 Photo: Barry Richardson
10. Toddle
Pictured in Graves Park, where the Sheffield and Rotherham branch of the National Childbirth Trust held their sponsored toddle, followed by an Easter egg hunt. Seen are children and parents as they prepare to set out on the toddle around the park, April 9, 2004 Photo: Mike Waistell
11. Rounding up the ducks
Pictured at the Highland Fling Country Fair at Graves Park, Sheffield, where the crowd is watching a sheep dog round up ducks, May 2, 2005 Photo: Mike Waistell
12. Wacky Walk
Youngsters taking part in the 'Wacky Walk' for Children in Need at Graves Park, Sheffield, September 18, 2004 Photo: Roger Nadal