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.
13. Mini Marathon
Captain Blade gets ready to set the kids off on the British Heart Foundation's fundraising mini marathon, part of their 'Jog for June' at Graves Park, Sheffield, June 18, 2006 Photo: Barry Richardson
14. Keeping cool
Graves Park pig manager, Chris Dyson, applying mud lotion to keep the pigs cool in the hot weather, July 17, 2006 Photo: Steve Parkin
15. Country Fair
Crowds enjoying the Highland Fling Country Fair held in Graves Park, Sheffield, May 7, 2007 Photo: Mike Waistell
16. Ideas By Net
Seen are The Ideas By Net teams ready for action in the It's a Knockout Challenge in aid of the Children Today charity in Graves Park, Sheffield, July 26, 2008 Photo: Michael Waistell