How many kids can you get on a roundabout? Children pictured at the Countess Road playground, Sheffield April 24 ,1962

How many kids can you get on a roundabout? Children pictured at the Countess Road playground, Sheffield April 24 ,1962

Sheffield retro: 17 photos looking back at playground fun around the city

By Jane Salt

Published 5th May 2024, 06:00 BST

As the weather finally turns a little bit warmer, here we take a look back at children enjoying the great outdoors in Sheffield over the years.

Some of these playgrounds are long gone and most have changed beyond recognition.

David Blunkett officially opened the new playground at Woolley Wood, October 2007

17. Woolley Wood

David Blunkett officially opened the new playground at Woolley Wood, October 2007 Photo: Stuart Hastings