It’s the place where you danced, played games, went to local pools and generally had an amazing time with pals while you frazzled in the heat.
We’ve got scenes from Castletown, Redby, Farringdon, Hendon and Backhouse Park.
We scoured the Echo archives and also found photos from Ford and Hylton, and the King George V playing fields.
But are you in the picture? Take a look and re-live the summer memories.
1. Cracking times in Castletown
Playing on the inflatable balloon at the Castletown play scheme in 1975. Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Retro at Red House School
The Red House School play scheme in August 1979 and dancing was on the cards. Dancers left to right: Debbie Blackman, Darren Mellefont, Yvonne Batey, Paul Snowdon, Tracey Cook, John Ellenden, Gill Binyon, and Ian Innestry enjoy some rock 'n' roll . Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Heaps of hoop fun in 1978
Six-year old Joanne Whiting leaps through the hoop with Lynn Coundon (8) holding on tight at the 1978 playscheme at King George V playing fields. Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. In the stocks at Backhouse Park
This looks like wonderful fun in Backhouse Park. Youngsters took part in the Summer Fling organised by Neighbourhood Playschemes and Sunderland Arts Centre. Were you there? Photo: Sunderland Echo