[1] The park is known for its volcanic rocks, thin topsoil, grasses, and blue oak trees.

[2] There are also oak woodlands, grassland savannas, chaparral and some aquatic habitats.

[4] In 2012, nearly 200 oak and manzanita trees were removed from the park at the behest of PG&E, the major California power company, to avoid sparking fires.

[5] In 2015, it was reported to be one of the best mountain biking spots in the San Francisco Bay Area by the Sacramento Bee.

[9] The park is home to cows and birds in addition to deer, fox, waterfowl, hawks and bobcats.