the park is 9.884 acres of open grassy fields, clay covered event spaces and a part of the coastline, used as a berthing area for small recreational boats such as kayaks and dinghys. the park is the main event venue in aarhus and it is divided between different areas designed for different purposes. the central area is dubbed "cirkus pladsen" (circus square), is a 2700 acres clay covered venue frequently used by travelling circuses, markets and other events that require fixed structures or heavy machinery. adjacent to it is 3400 acres of grassy fields designed for durability and smaller structures such as tents. the park is bounded by 3707 acres of grassy recreational areas with trees and bushes mainly intended for daily low intensity use.