[1][2] The park is Victorian and was opened in 1895 to provide the people of Maldon with a green space.

[3] The original park lodge has been converted into Maldon Museum.

[4] Maldon Marine Lake was created in 1905, and greatly added to the attraction of the area as a location for outdoor swimming.

In 2002, there was a fatality at the lake, and unable to afford lifeguards, the district council banned swimming.

[1] Maldon parkrun takes place every Saturday morning in the park.