It was opened in 1961 and covers an area of 75 hectares on the southern part of the river Lagan. It is a forest park with walking paths and some small plateaus, and there are also a number of historical sites such as the Norman motte, which dates back to the 12th century. There is also a snow house, a nursery, and a medieval courtyard filled with birds and forest animals such as squirrels and others.