[3] It is a member of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA),[4] and the aquarium is accredited as a Museum-equivalent facilities by the Museum Act from Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

[5] In 1979, the "Salmon Park Basic Concept" was formulated and the Chitose Youth Education Foundation was established.

It is the only one of its kind in Hokkaido that runs purely on water power without electricity, and it is installed from mid-August to early December to capture the salmon that migrate upstream.

[6] In 1888, when the salmon and trout hatchery was first established on the Chitose Rive salmon wheel were first located in the vicinity, and as the urban development progressed after the war, the number of visitors to the park increased.

[8] In 2012, the Chitose Youth Education Foundation was recognized as a public interest incorporated association.