As an English Heritage Grade II* listed park,[1] it features a number of historical structures including a sundial, a grotto and a fountain.

This park is more formal than its neighbour and includes beautiful bedding displays, a Rose Garden and the regal Derby Walk, all of which are maintained by Preston City Council's Horticultural Services.

A modern extension to the council offices, which also overlooked the park, was demolished in 2020 as part of works to convert the building back into a hotel.

On 28 September 1867 the Preston Chronicle commented that the preparations were in place and that the expectation was that "…….we shall have a gayer, a busier, and a more bustling town than we have had on any previous occasion, excepting, perhaps, at some of our Guilds".

It was a civic event of considerable size and importance and when the opening ceremony for the town hall was concluded a procession was formed which made its way to Avenham and Miler Parks.