公園前身係象鼻山臨時房屋區同臨時遊樂場。成個公園範圍佔地10.73公頃，喺1997年12月15日落成啟用，一直由康樂及文化事務署管理。公園內全面禁煙。
The park was formerly known as the Elephant Trunk Hill Temporary Housing Area and Temporary Playground. The 10.73-hectare park was inaugurated on 15 December 1997 and has been managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Smoking is prohibited in the park.