the park also provides a clear view of the channel islands on a good day, and gray whale may be observed during their migration months, along with a number of marine mammals including dolphins and seals. it is home of the united states army parachute team golden knights. for the students, the institution has an playground. it is owned by cooper union and used as a residence for the college's president. however, they cannot ever find it, saying in the song "when i get close, it disappears". by this time national and international media had picked up the story. 