Established in 1977, the park is situated at Edapally, the birthplace of the great poet Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, on the side of the National Highway leading to Aluva.
The foundation stone for the Changampuzha Memorial Art centre was laid by the then Chief Minister of Kerala, C. Achutha Menon.
[5] In 2001-2002, the Executive Committee of the Kendram decided to conduct a workshop of veterans in the fields of various channels of art worldwide and present with their participation manifold cultural programmes in the Park, extending over an uninterrupted period of three weeks.
This platform serves as an open-air auditorium for various performances including Kathakali, traditional theatre, realistic drama etc.
Edappally Senior Citizen's Forum is also very active with weekly meetings on every Tuesday evening (Aazhchaavattom) and birthday celebrations of its members.
[8] Akshara Sloka Sadas: This event, which is held on the fourth Sunday of every month starting at 1400 hours usually attracts at least 35 experts in who engage in Aksharaslokam recitals.