The park is also home to the Pico Branch Library and the Thelma Terry community center.

The original 6.3 acres (2.5 ha) park was purchased by the City of Santa Monica in 1975 and opened in 1976.

[4] The redevelopment process was delayed however by the city's decision to purchase an additional 3.2 acres (1.3 ha) lot adjacent to the park.

[4] By 1999, the city had selected Koning Eizenberg Architecture to lead the redevelopment effort and approved a $13 million budget for the project.

[9] In recent years, the park has also played host to community events marking Juneteenth and Dia de los Muertos.