Midsummer's Challange in 2001 - a drama workshop held at Elmfield Park.Midsummer's Challange in 2001 - a drama workshop held at Elmfield Park.
Midsummer's Challange in 2001 - a drama workshop held at Elmfield Park.

Can you spot yourself in these retro photos of people in Doncaster parks in the 1990s and 2000s?

Many of us have been enjoying Doncasters parks over the last few months for daily exercise so have a look at these retro photos of people from decades past soaking up the sun on the grass, playing games and having fun in the town’s parks.

Doncaster has 110 parks across the borough and they have been heavily used by its residents in the last few months.

Parks have become a place of relief for those stuck inside trying to beat the boredom by going for a walk or a run.

Click through the pages in this article to see people enjoying Doncaster’s parks in the 1990’s and the 2000’s.

If you want more retro content read Prom pictures of the past or Back in time at the Mansion House.

Email your retro photos to [email protected]

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