The park was opened to the public in February 2017 and is named after George Ishihara, a local resident who fought in World War II as part of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team and participated in the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp.

Concerned by the increase in noise that a maintenance yard and light rail line might bring to the nearby neighborhoods, Santa Monica and Metro agreed to establish a "buffer zone" between the surrounding residential neighborhood and the maintenance station.

[5] Several residents suggested that the city rename the proposed park after local resident George Ishihara, a veteran of World War II who had lived most of his life in a house close to the park and had played a significant role in the local community before his death in 2009.

In the middle of the park, there is a pavilion with outdoor benches and tables along with a playground for young children.

At the eastern end of the park is The Learning Garden which provides community members with a place to learn and improve their gardening skills by planting herbs, citrus trees, and other vegetables.