During World War II the park was used by US military personnel stationed in the city, and it was later used as a tuberculosis clinic, model railway club, and open air school.

[2] The park is protected by a group of local volunteers in the Beechwood Park Group,[6] founded in 2014 with the purpose of organising events for local people and improving the facilities available to visitors, including raising £1,850 for new parasols for outdoor seating.

[2] Current facilities include two children's play areas, a paddling pool (summer only), a bowling green, a pavilion, and two tennis courts.

The café was extended in 2018 and owner Jayne Thorley has described the new space as suited for afternoon tea, Sunday lunches and special events.

[10] Beechwood is listed on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.