[2] There are radio and television towers on the top of the Fonte Grande hill, outside the park area.

The park has rugged terrain with valleys and ridges, rising to an elevation of almost 309 metres (1,014 ft).

It was occupied from the start of the 19th century, with wooden shacks gradually spreading up the slopes.

[4] The Fonte Grande State Park was constituted with an area of 218 hectares through law 3.875 of 7 August 1986.

The administrative headquarters of the park are at the high point, where the TV towers stand, and can be reached by car.