Educate yourself about fire pit ring
And in case you never actually were one, this is as close to it as you're ever going to get. An open blaze in the middle of your backyard is a bit of an extreme thing, but a fire pit ring is what makes it quite safe. Although you might want to check your local laws regarding open blazes before you get started. Its uses extend far beyond than just the practical, or even the nostalgic. The argument goes like this you need a fire pit ring because you want to light a fire.