July 6, 2026 3:40 a.m. 

The City of Roseburg is inviting the community to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Brown Park.

A city release said it is a long-anticipated neighborhood park expansion project that will provide a welcoming gathering space for residents of all ages.

The ceremony will be this Wednesday, July 8th at 3:30 p.m. at Brown Park, located at the corner of West Harvard Avenue and West Francis Street.

Brown Park spans just under one acre and features modern, inclusive playground equipment designed for children of all abilities, accessible pathways, ADA-compliant parking, open green space, and other amenities that encourage recreation and community connection.

The release said the project was made possible through years of planning, community collaboration, generous local donors, grant funding, and the dedication of city staff. A local family donated $150,000 to help the city purchase the property, which also provided a portion of the required local match for funding through the Oregon Parks & Recreation Department’s Local Government Grant Program.

At the ceremony, the city will also recognize the lasting contributions of those who helped make Brown Park possible. A memorial bench honoring the former property owner, has been installed in the park. Additional improvements are still to come. The city has purchased a pavilion that is scheduled to be installed later this summer.

Parks and Recreation Program Manager Vel Ligon said, “This project is the result of strong community partnerships and a shared commitment to expanding recreational opportunities in Roseburg”. Ligon said, “Brown Park provides a welcoming space that will serve neighborhood residents and visitors for generations”.

The public is invited to attend the ceremony and celebrate the opening of Brown Park with city officials, project partners, donors and community members.