Built on 92 acres (37 ha) along the banks of Hussain Sagar lake, the park is named after Damodaram Sanjivayya, an erstwhile Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

A study conducted by the regional wildlife advisory board highlighted the need to protect the several species of flora and fauna in the park.

While retaining all the environmental aspects of the park, the agency proposed a plan without construction of any concrete structures.

Additionally, HMDA also showcased sculptures made from recycled material as a part of its Hyderabad Eco Art Project initiative.

The pied crested cuckoo, which is considered as a harbinger of the monsoon rains due to the timing of its arrival,[9] is frequently spotted at this park.

[10] Due to construction work initiated by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), typical birds such as the spotbills, cranes, common coot, purple herons, cormorants and jacanas were not seen at the park in 2010.

Events ranging from roller-skating races to social awareness campaigns, the park has encouraged public initiatives.