The Garden was designed by what was then the City of Toronto's Civic Design Group, a Division of the Department of Planning and Development. A waterfall provides ambient sound and muffles vehicular noise in summer, benches and a low brick retaining wall provide casual seating, and night lighting provides for nearly eighteen hours of public viewing. A wrought iron fence designed by Angelo Garro defines the space and provides security for the works. Once the Garden was designed, the former parking lot became a city park and jurisdiction for its maintenance was transferred to the Department of Parks and Recreation under the leadership of Herb Pirk, Commissioner from 1983 to 1996. His interest and enthusiasm for the program ensured its smooth operation and provided for full cooperation from his staff. The department continues to provide essential support under the guidance of Don Bennett, Director of Maintenance and long time Art Advisory Board member.