The pheasantry was originally a baroque hunting park, but in the 19th century a redesign began that still characterizes the image of the grounds today. The ducal minister of state August Ludwig Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg used the pheasantry as a summer residence and had the park redesigned in the English style. Since then, winding paths, soft woodland edges, ponds and vistas have invited visitors to consciously experience nature.

The idea of a large landscape garden was suggested by Wilhelm Zais, a medical councillor, in 1844 in order to harmoniously integrate the pheasantry into the Wiesbaden spa and recreational landscape. Today, this cultural-historical value is reflected in the fact that it is protected by the Hessian Monument Protection Act. The landscaping is still recognizable, especially in the entrance area, around the pond and the playground. With gently laid out paths that slow down the pace of walking, the pheasantry becomes a place where nature can be consciously perceived.