Some things don’t change. These charming pictures were taken in the 1990s and early 2000s in three different but equally popular locations: Alexandra Park in Newtown (mainly the 2009 Hope in the Park party), Walmsley Park at Ince and Ashfield Park in Standish.

13. A swinging time for Daniel Stott from Hindley Green in action at Walmsley Park
. Photo: John Leatherbarrow

14. Chris Henderson shows off his skills at the new skate park at Walmsley Park, Higher Ince, in 2002
. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST


16. Action inside one of the Jungle Huts at the Splat playscheme at Ashfield Park in Standish in 1996
. Photo: John Leatherbarrow
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