The wetland area in the park is 15 hectares, which when combined with the adjacent Bow Habitat Station, results in a 21-hectare park.
The wetland area is home to plants typical of a Balsam Poplar riverine forest, such as willows, Water Birch, and Red-osier Dogwood. There is emergent vegetation like cattails and bulrushes, submergent vegetation like Sago Pondweed, and floating vegetation like Common Duckweed.
The wetland area is home to a variety of birds and animals, including White-breasted Nuthatch, Gray Catbird, Tree Swallows, Northern Flickers, Common Goldeneye, American Coots, and dabbling ducks. The area also supports a wide range of invertebrates.
Visitors can book a picnic site online or by calling 403-268-3800. Picnic sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis if not already reserved, but booking in advance is recommended to secure a site.
The park was originally part of a riverine forest complex, then used for agriculture during a period of ownership. It was later converted into a city recreation park and is now being re-naturalized to its original condition. The estate of William Pearce, who donated the land to the city, was once located on the site.
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