The prewar governments failed to set aside enough parks before land became too expensive. Fortunately, the government had the foresight to ban construction below the Corniche. Still, most of the land remains unbuilt. This allowed drug and arms running and other illegal activities to fester for many years. After the area was cleaned up, it became a de-facto park.
People swim in the sea, and there are a couple of rustic ports and swimming establishments.
However, there is very little control. Cars were, and still are, allowed to drive on any flat surface. What was once a green area with a couple of agricultural fields has become a barren area with eroding soil. This area has the potential to become a world-class park. There are still extensive pockets on steeper terrain where the vegetation holds on.