Brown Park Expansion Officially Opens to Roseburg Community

ROSEBURG, Ore. - The newly expanded Brown Park is officially open, giving families in southwest Roseburg more room to play, gather and enjoy the outdoors.

City officials and community members celebrated the completed project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon. The neighborhood park is located at the corner of Harvard Avenue and Francis Street.

The expansion brings several major improvements to the property, including inclusive playground equipment designed for children with a range of abilities. New accessible pathways connect the park’s features, while ADA-compliant parking provides easier access for visitors.

Additional green space was also incorporated into the project, creating more room for families and neighborhood residents to relax or spend time outdoors.

The expansion increased Brown Park to just under one acre. The project was made possible through a combination of grant funding, community support and private donations, including a $150,000 contribution from a local family that helped the City purchase the neighboring property.

Funding from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s Local Government Grant Program also helped move the long-planned project forward.

A memorial bench honoring the former owner of the property has been installed at the park. The City has also purchased a pavilion that is expected to be added later this summer, bringing another gathering space to the expanded property.

Brown Park’s improvements were planned with accessibility at the center of the project, offering a welcoming place where children and families of all abilities can play, explore and spend time together.

The park is now open to the public.