[2][3] The parcel occupied 49 hectares of volcanic rocky outcroppings and eroded pyroclasts, with species of pine, Myrica faya and Heather (Erica) scattered throughout the property.

[3] António do Canto Brum began to open roads into the area, constructed houses, captured rainwater, and created orchards and pastureland.

[3] On 1 July 1982, the regional authority instigated the Reserva de Recreio do Pinhal da Paz, to create and implement measures to conserve the park and preserve the character of its 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) greenspaces.

At the same time, access roads and pedestrian trails extend further into the bush: the space was designed to accommodate passenger vehicles and buses.

[3] The rest of the park follows the identifiable pedestrian paths (signposted by various trail markers) to different sections, which include: picnic/barbecue areas, individual public washrooms (for both sexes), animal paddocks (for ducks and deer), a children's playground, a hedge-maze and an open field for other diversions, in addition to a maintenance yard for forest services.