The initial land grant of 590 acres to form the park was made by the Bullitt family.

These stipulations can still be seen today in the greater restrictions in park usage at the top of the mountain, on the original Bullitt family parcel.

The remains of the Bullitt family home (just a foundation and fireplace) can be found in this original parcel.

Over time, the park has expanded to its current size of 1,545-acres through the acquisition of additional parcels of land.

One such road-trail leads to a foundation and fireplace that is the remnant of the Bullitt family summer home.