Established in 1973, it is named after Tommy Douglas, the seventh premier of Saskatchewan and father of Canada's first single-payer, universal health care programme.

[3] Attractions to the park include access to Lake Diefenbaker, camping, hiking, and the Elbow Sand Hills.

[4] Less than 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of the park and just south of Elbow is Harbor Golf Club & Resort.

Campground services include laundry facilities, potable water, washrooms/showers, sani-dump, convenience store, concession stand, and a fish cleaning station.

The portion of the Trans Canada Trail in the park is about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) long and it begins at the beach.