Costing $2.7 million, the park was designed and built by a Japanese contractor. Much of the park's original vegetation and terrain was retained in the design and footpaths were constructed along the contours of the existing hillock. Part of the former Cheng San Road was incorporated into the paths as well. Features such as a grand entrance flanked by tall palms, a lotus pond and an observatory deck at the peak of the hillock were added.
Landscaping has been carried out over the years in parts of the park, and flora from other regions has been introduced. However, a large portion of the park remains covered by secondary forest and you can still see typical tropical plants such as dillenia and vitex. Insect life is bountiful as well, and sightings of various species of butterflies and dragonflies are common. Today, the park is a popular place for residents in Ang Mo Kio for recreation, leisure and butterfly-spotting