The park lies near the Amur River and is bordered by agricultural fields on which crops of soybeans, wheat, barley, and oats are grown. Some farmers also grow corn, primarily for silage. Camps run from one to two weeks depending upon age of students and objectives of the camp. The government once supported participation in summer camps, but this support no longer exists with Russia's current economic situation. The majority of Russian families cannot afford to send their children to camps either, making outside funding essential.
Students also come from nearby orphanages to visit the park and to participate in the camps.
This is an opportunity for these children to make friends, learn about the park and wildlife, exercise and rest. The increase in crane populations at the park has also increased the number of human visitors, who disturb foraging cranes. In addition, as the crane population has increased, the number of complaints about crop damage has also increased. Cranes will use food resources located close to their roosting and loafing areas more than foods located further away. The park wants to plant four to five acres of corn between the wetlands and the nearby fields to keep the birds in the park and free from disturbance and away from damaging the farmers' crops.