This 7,323-acre park lies in a largely undeveloped section of southern Beaver County, along the watershed of Little Traverse Creek where that creek flows into the much larger Raccoon Creek.

The park is dominated by undisturbed mature forest of varying composition with moderate understory, and so the primary avian inhabitants of the park are those typical of that habitat, for instance, Wood Thrush, Ovenbird, Kentucky Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, etc. 

During passerine migration the Raccoon Creek and Traverse Creek corridors make for a natural funnel for migrants, and the park also features a small reservoir and some open areas of thick brush, particularly at low-lying areas along the creek.

All of these factors make for an impressively diverse bird list. Adjacent to the park is the outstanding Raccoon Creek Wildflower Reserve, which, in addition to the outstanding show of wildflowers (April is the peak), is a prime destination for birding, featuring mature woods and plenty of hiking trails.