The park in its original form was established during the period 1780-1800.
The oldest trees of common lime in the park may have been planted in the 1770s. Later, the park has continuously received new additions, partly through planting and partly through self-seeding.
Traditionally, the park features several meandering footpaths.
Among other deciduous trees, beech, Norway maple, lime, ash, horse chestnut, and locust trees are prevalent.
![map over the botanical garden](/naturmuseum/bilder/kart-2023-en-med-tall.jpg)
1. Conifers arboretum, 2. Dahlia, 3. Perennials, 4. Peonies, 5. Old park, 6. Historical Rose Garden, 7. Fern collection, 8. Roch exhibition, 9. Modern Roses, 10. Theme gardens, 11. Millennium Garden, 12. Monastery Garden, 13. Roses of Southern Norway, 14. Cacti House / Exhibition greenhouse, 15. café, 16. Cabin, 17. Glasshuset/Production Greenhouse, 18. Plant production grounds, 19. Office module, 20. Protected oak, 21. Chicken coop, 22. Wildflower meadow, 23. Music instruments
![trær](/naturmuseum/botanisk-hage/levende-samlinger/bilder/gamleparken/gamleparken-bokeskogen-ma-krediteres-lisbeth-breland-(152).jpeg)
![trær og krokkus](/naturmuseum/botanisk-hage/levende-samlinger/bilder/gamleparken/gamleparken-bokeskogenma-krediteres-lisbeth-breland-(170).jpeg)
![krokkus](/naturmuseum/botanisk-hage/levende-samlinger/bilder/gamleparken/gamleparken-bokeskogenma-krediteres-lisbeth-breland-(167).jpeg)
![tre med innskjært hjerte](/naturmuseum/botanisk-hage/levende-samlinger/bilder/gamleparken/foto-aptum-dsc_4702.jpg)