When Victoria, Empress Frederick, widow of Emperor Frederick III, took up residence at Burg Kronberg in 1894, the desire for a monument to her deceased husband soon arose. A specially formed committee, under the patronage of Grand Duke Frederick I of Baden, undertook the organization and financing.

A fitting park was to be created around the monument. The land was partly provided by the city, partly gifted by the Empress, and partly acquired by the committee. Upon completion, the "„Kaiser Friedrich-Denkmal-Park" became the property of the city, which committed itself to maintaining the park in a dignified and lasting manner.

Originally conceived as a place of quiet remembrance and contemplation, the park was characterized by artful vistas and a clear network of paths. Over time, the park changed: declared a "city park" in 1945, it was renamed "Viktoriapark" in 2001 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Empress's death. While recreational facilities such as tennis and miniature golf, as well as natural vegetation, altered the original appearance, a park management plan has been in place since 1997 to carefully restore the historic garden and preserve it for the future.