Restoration of native grassland would increase the number of grassland associated birds. The Park also has several marshes or oxbows that are filling in and heavily vegetated. A prime example is the cattail marsh at the north end of the Park. These areas should be opened up to maintain limnic habitats. However, a certain amount of vegetative growth should be left behind to provide nesting and foraging areas.
Wilderness Park is dominated by woodland habitat and woodland bird species.
Management for the Carolina Wren, Bell's Vireo, Cooper's Hawk, Barred Owl, and other woodland bird species should include the following management recommendations. For Cooper's Hawk and Barred Owl nesting, at least some trees should be left in areas larger than 50cm diameter at breast-height.