in 2012, the state passed an additional decree that incorporated the darcy ribeiro municipality, morro da peca, and mae, pai and menina islands as part of the region - by 2012, the park expanded to claim approximately 3.6 hectares in total.

the park was created with the aim to maintain and protect the biodiversity and genetic resources of the territory, as well as promote the sustainability of the land for natural use, stimulate the development of the region with the support of environmental education, and preserve and conserve the local water systems, which includes recycling the natural groundwater in the region.