The park, previously Gosford Demesne, was acquired by the Department of Agriculture in 1958 and comprises some 240 hectares of diverse woodland and open parkland.

[citation needed] One of the two forts (or raths) in Gosford Forest was named after the Greer family who farmed the land in that area.

[citation needed] The first dwelling place of the Achesons was burned down; this house was near the town of Markethill which the family were responsible for founding.

[3] Facilities in the park include a camping and caravanning site,[4] picnic and barbecue areas, a tea house and shop and a function hall.

[citation needed] There are way-marked walking trails in the park and also horse-riding and orienteering routes.