Historic Buildings
- Flagstaff House (1846), since 1984 housing the Flagstaff House Museum of Teaware
A few historic buildings of former Victoria Barracks were also conserved in the park, including:
- Cassels Block (early 20th century), former barracks for married British officers. Now housing the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre since 1992
- Rawlinson House (early 20th century), former house of the British Deputy General, converted in the 1980s into Cotton Tree Drive Marriage Registry and the Office of the Park.
- Wavell House (early 20th century), former quarters for married British officers, converted in 1991 into the aviary support centre (Education Centre).
These historic buildings are graded as Grade II Historic Buildings.
The park can be easily reached by walking through the Pacific Place and its nearby escalator.
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