Mount Wise Park offers a good surface for access to most areas, with steps in some places due to its steep nature. It is conveniently located within walking distance from Devonport Guildhall and the city center. The park is easily accessible by public transport, with bus stops along James Street and Clowance Street. Free car parking is available at the southern end of James Street and adjacent to the Scott Memorial at the southern end of George Street.
The park is bordered by the waters of the River Tamar, forming a European Marine Site with habitats such as sandbanks, estuaries, and salt meadows. These habitats support important wintering bird populations, including the avocet. The Tamar Estuaries Consultative Forum promotes integrated management for long term sustainability.
Mount Wise Park is part of a complex of historically significant structures related to Plymouth's naval history, including Hamoaze House and Devonport Dockyard. The highest point of the park has been home to various structures throughout history, and it now features a circular viewing platform offering 360-degree views. The park also houses Second World War tunnels and a Cold War nuclear bunker carved out of the rock.
The park is being considered for designation as a County Wildlife Site due to the presence of several notable species of plants, including approximately 150 flowering heads of autumn ladies tresses, an orchid.
Mount Wise Park offers a range of recreational activities, including a heritage trail, playground for children, free swimming pools in the summer, and access to the water for fishing. The park also features an impressive memorial to the ill-fated polar expedition led by Sir Robert Falcon Scott. Visitors can sign up for email bulletins to stay updated on news and events happening at the park.
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