Despite the local community continuing to legally use the parks, they are technically closed as the city does not budget for maintenance except for efforts to clear brush to lower the risk of wildfire.

The grounds, which included several small gulches, were described as being heavily wooded with firs combined with a mix of dense shrubs and various deciduous trees.

By 1914, early work on a reservoir began and plans included the build of a road over the hill into the Coal Creek district, bridges over the ravines, and installation of tennis courts.

[18] Construction of a community recreational building and playgrounds, including the Troop 373 and 7373 Scout Lodge, was begun in 1937 as part of the Works Progress Administration.

In 1960, a main rim road, looping around the site, was constructed, as was a kitchen facility, parking lot, and a clearing of brush and timber was begun, specifically to provide views of the city and the Cascades.

[28] By 1973, due to costs associated with pervasive and destructive vandalism to the kitchen and picnic areas, the city announced that no further repairs were to be attempted.

The trail is 1.3 miles (2.1 km) long with an elevation gain of 360 feet (109.7 m)[32] as it bridges the parks and leads to open views to much of Chehalis, including downtown, and the Newaukum River valley.