Opened in 1999, the park encompasses 60 acres (24 ha) on the north bank of the Tualatin River at its confluence with Rock Creek.

The park is the city's largest, and contains tennis courts, a meeting facility, trails, a canoe launch, and a rhododendron garden among other features.

In 1992, the city bought 35 acres (14 ha) from the Dreiling family to begin assembly property for a park in southeast Hillsboro.

[8] In 2001 to 2002, the park went through over $600,000 in upgrades partially paid for by a grant from the Oregon Lottery that added play equipment, trails, landscaping, viewpoints, and picnic areas among others.

[9] In 2001, construction began on the Lloyd Baron Rhododendron Garden at the park to build a 1.5-acre (0.61 ha) facility for the city's official flower.

[18] One of twenty-three parks in Hillsboro, Rood Bridge is located along the Tualatin River and Rock Creek where the two water bodies meet.

[22] Rood Bridge Park has wooded areas as well as grass covered sections, both crossed by biking and hiking trails.

[18] The park is also used as the home course for Hillsboro High School’s cross-country team,[23] including hosting the Bill Chapman Invitational race.

[2] River House was paid for in part by city development fees and by donations of money, labor, and material from the Rotary Club.

[6] The Great Room features a fireplace, maple floors, vaulted ceilings, a small sunroom, and covers 1,260 square feet (117 m2).