Roseburg To Celebrate Brown Park Expansion With Ribbon Cutting July 8
Roseburg will celebrate the expanded Brown Park with a ribbon cutting July 8. The project adds inclusive playground equipment, accessible pathways, ADA-compliant parking, open green space and more to the southwest Roseburg neighborhood park.
ROSEBURG, Ore. - The City of Roseburg is inviting the community to celebrate the completion of a long-awaited expansion at Brown Park, a neighborhood gathering space in southwest Roseburg designed to serve residents of all ages and abilities.
A ceremonial ribbon cutting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, at 3:30 p.m. at Brown Park, located at the corner of Harvard Boulevard and Francis Street.
The expanded park covers just under one acre and includes modern, inclusive playground equipment, accessible pathways, ADA-compliant parking, open green space and other amenities aimed at encouraging recreation, connection and outdoor play. City officials say the project was designed with accessibility in mind, creating a welcoming space for children of all abilities and for families throughout the neighborhood.
The project has been years in the making and was supported through community collaboration, grant funding, local donors and work by City staff. A local family donated $150,000 to help the City purchase the property, which also helped provide part of the required local match for funding through the Oregon Parks & Recreation Department’s Local Government Grant Program.
The City also plans to recognize those who helped make the park expansion possible. A memorial bench honoring the former property owner, whose vision helped support the expansion of Brown Park, has been installed at the site.
More improvements are expected later this summer. According to the City, a pavilion has already been purchased and is scheduled to be installed in the coming months.
“This project is the result of strong community partnerships and a shared commitment to expanding recreational opportunities in Roseburg,” said Velorie Ligon, Parks and Recreation Program Manager. “Brown Park provides a welcoming space that will serve neighborhood residents and visitors for generations.”
Members of the public are invited to attend the July 8 ceremony and join City officials, project partners, donors and community members in celebrating the opening of the expanded park.
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