Opened to the public in 1931, it attracts 1.3 million visitors per year[1] and is approximately 13.65 hectares (33.7 acres).

[2] It was given to the town of Stourbridge by local industrialist and philanthropist Ernest Stevens, in honour of his wife Mary.

The park has a number of architectural features including the War Memorial and the Main Entrance gates which are both Grade II listed.

It also has the park keeper's cottage, council house, a bandstand and a café in the tea gardens.

Sports and exercise facilities include tennis courts, multi-use games area, Crown green bowls and croquet, an outdoor gym, Healthy Hub Activity Centre as well as a children's playground and water play feature.