Built to commemorate the jubilee year of the incorporation of the town, it is best known for the natural amphitheatre in its southeastern area, which holds regular concerts and live music performances during the summer months.

Throughout the summer months, a broad spectrum of social events take place, such as music concerts for all tastes and "fun days" for children.

In the late 19th century requirements for a park were identified, although it was not until 1906 that the location of "The Parciau" was finally secured as an add-on to the existing Ruabon Road cemetery site.

The bandstand which is built in its own natural amphitheatre was often used for Sunday brass concerts, but by the late 1960s it had become disused and unsafe and was nearly demolished: however, it was refurbished in 1973.

[3] From 2016 to 2023, a local football club was named after and based at the park until it moved to a nearby sports field.