It is a waterfront park on the western bank of the Red River and runs from downtown Winnipeg to the Exchange District.

The park features bike paths, landscaping and a Water Taxi dock.

The park has an extensive multi-user path system, open areas and public art works by local artists.

[2] Construction of the park began in August 1983, funded jointly by the province and the city of Winnipeg.

[2] The park underwent significant upgrades as part of the City of Winnipeg's $9.1 million Waterfront Drive project in 2004.