Constructed in 1986, the park was established "to cultivate unique new culture in Sapporo and create an environment in which the city, the arts, and culture exist in harmony with Sapporo’s natural beauty.

It is closed during the winter season, when a snowshoeing trail operates instead.

The works of Churyo Sato, a sculptor born in Miyagi Prefecture and educated in Hokkaido, are displayed in this atelier, which also hosts workshops for children to learn sculpting.

Arishima was educated at Sapporo Agricultural College, now Hokkaido University, and spent many years in Sapporo, where his father owned a tenant farm.

An outdoor stage hosts live performances of classical, jazz, and other varieties of music during the summer season.