The park comprises the historic greenspace between the towns of Barrhead and Newton Mearns in East Renfrewshire, and the areas of Darnley, Parkhouse and Southpark Village in south Glasgow.

As early as 1615 coal was mined, as evidenced by a contract between Sir John Maxwell and Robert Milne in April 1615.

[4][5] The park currently lacks many features, however the long-term plan includes adding more leisure facilities and better access to the local communities.

The path then passes an old mill before going through a woodland disconnecting Darnley from the Parkhouse area before ending on the Nitshill Road.

Other future plans have included a visitor centre/leisure centre on the northern peninsula into the Balgray Reservoir, as well as new cycle and walking routes around the park.