[5] The park is bounded on the west by Interstate 25 and the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway.

[4] Monument Creek flows north to south and falls about 72 feet (22 m) in elevation.

The park was developed between 1904 and 1907 and included "elegant gardens, winding walks, bridged ponds, a tennis court, playgrounds and an arboretum displaying Colorado tree and shrub species and Palmer's Colorado Wildflower Garden.

[7] Palmer was eager to find the mineral springs for which the city had been named, since these had been covered by sands during recent floods; he wished to feature a mineral spring as a gathering place in the park.

Within the park, three bridges were lost, the swimming pool filled with mud, trees were uprooted, and meadows and walkways were covered with silt and debris.

[12] The Works Progress Administration was engaged to renovate the park as the result of the flood damage.

Stone markers were established with bronze plaques in recognition of the renovation work performed by the WPA.

[13] The park offers concrete and gravel trails for hiking, biking and walking.

Amenities include access to electric outlets, upon request, 2 large grills and restrooms.

[18] A picnic shelter and play field is located in the middle of the northern part of the park.

The Mesa Springs Greenway intersects with the Monument Valley Reach (south).

[5] They organized an event to plant trees in the park on Arbor Day in 2009 and 2010.

[21] The Friends of Monument Valley Park organize annual events, including: