 Originally, the Tuna Mau stream used to run through the park's area.The location makes the southern parts of the park rather steep, so that it is accessed by boardwalk stairs descending from Hopetoun Street or steep paths from Ponsonby Road, while the main entry is from Beresford Street West or lower Howe Street.The park has several walkways, public toilets, a children's playground and a small performance space blended into the scenery.