[1] The land had previously been the site of part of Portsmouth's defensive ramparts.

[1] It has a total area of around 15 acres (61,000 m2) and is planted with trees, shrubs and flowers.

The centre of the park features an enclosed area which houses animals such as birds, rabbits and guinea pigs.

[7] These mostly consist of obelisks but there is also one in the style of a Chinese temple[7] in memorial of HMS Orlando.

[8] At the start of December 2022 a £3.2 million redevelopment of the park began with DM Habens as the primary contractor.