A group of local citizens met in Forest City in August 1920, and 158 of them contributed $7,000 to buy the land.

The picnic shelter is located on a grassy area near timber southwest of Dead Man's Lake.

[5] It features random rubble limestone at the rear of the structure and on the adjacent, partial side walls.

The outdoor amphitheater is located in a small valley that is surrounded by timber in the eastern part of the park.

A low, random, retaining wall of rubble stone encircles the south half of the opening behind the seats.

Two more sets of rubble steps flank the stage and are held in place by a retaining wall along the front.

[6] There are two sets of entrance portals that flank entrance-ways on the north side of the park.

At one time the second pillar carried a wood sign that was suspended from a rounded timber bracing.

The original trail features three random rubble limestone culverts that cross gullies.

The park also features trails for hiking and horseback riding, camping, picnic areas and shelters.

The Pilot Knob Recreation Area is located north of the park and its activities include hunting, hiking, and snowmobiling.