The park is located opposite the Secretariat at Fort St. George on Rajaji Salai, near Chennai Port.

In 2009, Corporation of Chennai developed the land measuring 18.5 acres (7.5 hectares) into a park at a cost of ₹ 97.5 million.

[1] The park stretches from the Reserve Bank of India subway to the War Memorial and measures 18.5 acres.

Other features in the park include tree court with 18 granite benches laid around the trees, one-acre sunken court that is below the road level for children, two public rest houses, and grand granite plazas for practising yoga.

It also houses a separate toilet facility and children play area for slum dwellers of Annai Sathya Nagar located nearby.