After filling in the land the grounds were landscaped and a shelter house was built. At the rear of the lot space was leveled off for tourists to camp.

In the shelter house is a fireplace, tables, and chairs for holding picnics indoors, rest rooms with showers and a kitchen. Gas is provided for hot plates in the kitchen by "Dime in the slot meters" This is the only charges made at the park. There is a registering book in the shelter and 7400 names were entered in 1929,

The grounds are maintained by a paid caretaker. The drives are hard surfaced, and the grounds landscaped with tree, shrubs and flowers.

Concrete and wooden benches and tables have been placed about the grounds. On the edge of the table tops is the name Long Oil Co.

The park is free to the public, and many picnics have been held there by groups from Manhattan. Many tourists stop at the park, overnight or for a rest, as the register contains names from many distant cities on both coasts and from the south.

Beautification of the swamp land is in line with A. W. Long's bent for flowers and shrubs. Where possible he has his service stations landscaped and at the bulk plant in Manhattan a large room is used for winter storage of shrubs and ferns.