In 1980, it was described as follows:One of few areas of natural vegetation in the Mount Lofty Ranges which have not been disturbed by a history of grazing or other deleterious land use. As such it is a highly significant remnant of the wetter Mount Lofty Range vegetation. Though a small reserve, it contains a wide diversity of plant and bird species. A small Park of gentle relief, exhibiting vegetation dominated by Eucalyptus leucoxylon / E fasciculosa open forest with E. obliqua, E. goniocalyx and E. camaldulensis. The understorey consists of a dense shrub heath in which species of Acacia, Hakea, Banksia and Xanthorrhoea are the dominant constituents. Approximately seventy bird species have been recorded in the park. The park is in pristine condition having never been grazed by stock, however its limited size means it is susceptible to outside disturbance. This area is bounded on two sides by pine plantations.