[5] In the 20th century, many holiday resorts were built on the Para Creek and its tributaries.

[6] The northern part of Para Creek near the mouth experiences minor tidal movements, but has no salinity.

[2] The southern part of the creek used to be home to many wood plantations.

[7] The last 25 kilometres (16 mi) of the Para Creek are parallel to the Suriname River,[1] therefore, the Paradoorsnede, an artificial canal, was dug in the 18th century to provide better access.

[1] In 1685, Fort Para was constructed on the Para Creek near Houttuin to protect the plantations against attacks by the Amerindians, however in 1686 a peace treaty was signed between the tribes and Governor van Aerssen van Sommelsdijck.