The hilltop park occupies 186 acres (0.75 km2), and offers numerous overlooks of the Ohio River valley.

[3] The park area was originally designed by noted landscape architect Adolph Strauch, who also was responsible for Spring Grove Cemetery.

[5] The reservoir was removed in the early 1960s and the site redeveloped into the Mirror Lake reflecting pool and baseball fields.

[13] Two structures at the Twin Lakes, a concession stand and comfort station, were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1937.

[15] Many events are held at Eden Park annually including the popular EdenSong Music Series every Friday in July at the Seasongood Pavilion.

Each November, Eden Park also hosts "Balluminaria", one of the largest hot air balloon glow events in the country.