The park's 96 acres (39 ha) are equally divided between land and water and include a rare dry-prairie remnant, Adams Lake Prairie State Nature Preserve.

Native American and naturally caused fires, grazing by megafauna, and periodic severe droughts may have played a role in maintaining this landscape.

The only trees in the prairie opening are sporadically occurring red cedar, post oak, and others which can survive the extreme soil conditions.

[4] The 47-acre (19 ha) lake offers swimming, Basketball, Disc Golf, boating (electric motors), and boat launch and provides a habitat for bluegill, channel catfish, carp, bullhead, and largemouth bass.

Park amenities include picnicking areas, walking path, and trails through the nature preserve.