The park was opened in 1946 and is located in the Vake district of Tbilisi at the western end of Chavchavadze Avenue.

The central axis of the park is completed by the World War II Glory Memorial on the Ridge.

The special charm of Vake Park is added by red sand, which is used to cover the roads.

On October 13, 2022, one day after the 2nd stage of restoration completed, three teenagers were electrocuted in the Round Fountain of the park trying to retrieve their ball.

The incident caused outrage with people calling for Mayor Kakha Kaladze to resign and 9 individuals were arrested for suspected negligence resulting in the death of a person.