It is situated in the north-east quadrant of Chichester City centre.

The park is bordered by the medieval city walls to the north and east which are built upon the original Roman foundations.

In 1882 and 1886 the touring Australians played on the ground, although Sussex were not their opponents: they played Lord March's XI (owner of the nearby Goodwood Estate) and against a United Eleven.

In May 2017, two Roman town houses were found underneath the park using Ground penetrating radar equipment.

Chichester City Colts Under 9's football team play here too, it is affectionately known as 'The Fortress'