Isdale Robertson was an active member of the Whiteinch United Free Church and a dedicated promoter of temperance.

The park was formally opened by the Provost of Partick, Sir Andrew McLean on 2 July 1887.

During the 1960s, a large section of the park was removed in order to make way for the approach roads to the Clyde Tunnel and Expressway.

The park is also home to the Victoria Cricket and Hyndland RFC rugby club.

The park is now home to the fledgling Scottish Australian Rules Football League clubs, the Glasgow Sharks and the Glasgow Magpies and is understood to be the UK's only dedicated Australian Rules Football ground.