Established in 1991[1] and covering 0.79 acres (0.32 ha),[2] it is situated on the western banks of the 28-mile (45 km) long River Wyre, near its mouth at the Irish Sea at Fleetwood.

The Wyre estuary forms part of the southern boundary of Morecambe Bay.

Cockle Hall, the former site of a cottage occupied by a family of thirteen, is located a short distance along the path.

[5] The park's main feature is its network of footpaths that either follow the course of the river to the east, eventually leading to Skippool Creek, or an inland route over grassland.

[8] The following birds have been seen in the park's vicinity:[8] And the below wildflowers have been observed:[8] Hillylaid Pool empties into the river after its 4.55 miles (7.32 km) journey.