Scores of people turned out to celebrate the special birthday. The green gem was acquired for Leeds and opened in 1872. For decades it has long been a hotbed of community spirit, bringing together people from all walks of life. Local charity Friends of Roundhay Park hosted a range of festival style celebrations and your YEP was on hand to capture the sense of occasion. READ MORE: Memories of Roundhay Park's open air swimming pool LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
8. Roundhay Park at 150
These revellers keep cool in the ice cream heat. Photo: Steve Riding
9. Roundhay Park at 150
Friends of Roundhay Park at the 150th anniversary festival opening. Photo: Steve Riding
10. Roundhay Park at 150
Singer Leanne Jeffers performs a song that was sung at the original opening 150 years ago. Photo: Steve Riding
11. Roundhay at 150
Roundhay kids Freddie Sheppard, three and brother Sam, one stay cool. Photo: Steve Riding
