The park was laid out in 1923 as part of a public works programme instigated by the city council to try and address the post-war crisis of mass-unemployment.

[2] Attractions include a boat pond, crazy golf, a children's playground, a skate park, tennis courts, a putting green and bowling facilities.

A bandstand surrounded by four pavilions, known as the Rotunda, lies in the centre of the park.

The pavilions house a café, changing rooms, toilets and parkrun and tennis clubs.

[4] Beginning March 2015, a 2k junior parkrun has taken place on Sunday morning at 9 am for children aged 4 to 14.