[1] The park includes picnic tables, two playground areas, and a café, making it a popular destination for families in the past.

The lineup features a variety of music genres, including blues, beach, classical, contemporary/top 40, country, bluegrass, and reggae.

Admission is free, and visitors are encouraged to bring picnics; however, glass containers, grills, pets, and radios are not permitted.

On April 22, 1996, Finlay Park had a free concert by Columbia's Hootie & the Blowfish (who were at the peak of their fame and promoting Fairweather Johnson, which was released the next day and went to #1).

In August 2012, Finlay Park was the setting for the 3-day Famously Hot Music Festival, which for the rock bands had Collective Soul, Buckcherry, Filter, Eve 6, and Seven Mary Three.