[7] It is believed that Sir Joseph Paxton laid out the original park grounds.

[10] In 1962–63, Slough Corporation purchased a further 10 acres from Eton College, which by 1982 had become part of Herschel Park.

[10] In 2000, the water in the lakes suddenly disappeared, and a group was set up called Friends of Herschel Park, who together with Slough Borough Council started to apply for funds to return the park to its original Victorian design.

[9] In 2011 work was finished; the lakes were refilled with water, and the original paths were restored.

[9] In 2013, the site was declared as a local nature reserve by Slough Borough Council.