After European settlement, the native bushland was cleared for orchards and in 1966 the then City of Doncaster and Templestowe Council purchased land for open space use.

There are also barbecues, upgraded (winter 2011) unisex toilets, drinking fountains, maps of the park and shelters with seating.

It contains slides, swings, ladders, monkey bars, a flat area to play footy or soccer and more.

It has resources such as barbecues, toilets, a map of the park, drinking fountains and an undercover seating area.

In the summer, the area around this entrance hosts Manningham Carols by Candlelight in December and the Iranian Fire Festival in March.