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.
17. Coun George Fairhurst joins in the fun in the sand with Naomi Stothers and Aaron Johnston at a National Play Day event at Ashfield Park, Standish, in 2006
. Photo: Frank Orrell
18. Rachael Halliwell and Grace Turner, both from Swinley, enjoy the children's adventure playground at Ashfield Park
. Photo: John Leatherbarrow
19. Nathan Osborne and Matthew McDade dig in at a National Play Day event at Ashfield Park
. Photo: Frank Orrell
20. Youngsters on the giant inflatable slide at the National Play Day event at Ashfield Park
. Photo: Frank Orrell
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