A stone with a bronze marker remembers the gift by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bussard of one parcel, stating that the land will "be maintained and used as a park forever".

Mr. Nimchishin lived on the remaining 37 acres (15 ha) until his death, but sold that land to the state in 1987 and it became part of the park.

The river is home to smallmouth and rock bass, carp, sucker, eel, catfish, walleye, and muskellunge.

The waters of the river are usually too shallow for motorboating during the summer months, but Raystown Branch is ideal for canoes, rafts and other small boats.

The common game species are ruffed grouse, squirrels, turkey, white-tailed deer, pheasant, and rabbits.