[1] 1950-1970 - The Land was frequented by local hikers and was called Yawkey Bush.

Portions of the land with the most significant stand of trees was turned into Black Oak Heritage Park 2005-2015 - Entrances on the north and east side of the park are guarded by 24/7 Security teams.

It's unclear why the security were posted, but its assumed they were posted on behalf of the Windsor Port Authority to prevent dumping until the adjacent north woodlot could be cleared to make way for the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

2014-2015 - Woodlot directly north of the park was cleared to make way for a new international bridge crossing.

The clearing of the north part of the park has affected the local deer population and has exposed the north part of the park to more industrial pollution as there is no longer a buffer zone.