[1] It is built on the former site of Hickleton Main Colliery, which ran from 1892 until 1988 when it was closed.

This artwork was then turned into models and sculptures by Groundwork Dearne Valley.

Next to the entrance is a climbing wall which has artwork that references the area's mining history.

There are various plaques around the park as well as a set of banners, stone sculptures as well as wooden sheep.

[1] Two of the park's entrances also incorporate metal flower like sculptures, which have poems written by Mrs D. Chipp.