[2][3] The park has number of amenities including a children's playground, a duck pond, and multiple braai/barbecue areas.

It was established by the Wynberg Mayor James Bisset, who obtained the land grant for it in the early 1890s.

Prior to European settlement in the area it was the location of a large forest of indigenous Silvertrees.

[5] The spring and source of the Krakeelwater River is located in the park.

[5] The southern section of the park borders the Wynberg Military base with the 2 Military Hospital building clearly visible from the park.