[1] Originally the park was the research field of Hakgala Botanical Garden.

The park was formally named in 1897 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.

[2] The park was established with the planting of its first tree, an Oak, by a visiting German Princess.

The Nanu Oya runs through the park, creating a number of small lakes.

At the far end of the park is a small children's playground and miniature ridable railway.