Earl Brown Park - Deland, FL
N 29° 00.929 W 081° 18.004
17R E 470777 N 3209737
The park complex takes up a complete city block. It consists of an Activity Center, Picnic Area, Stage and concession area, Playground, Basketball Court, Skate Park, Shuffleboard Courts, and Tennis Courts.
Waymark Code: WMNWJW
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 05/12/2015
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Earl Brown was an influential figure in political and civic circles around DeLand in the 1930s, '40s and '50s.
His influence reached to Tallahassee and Washington.
Brown was best known as DeLand's former mayor and one of the founders of the Volusia County fair.
He managed Florida's exhibits in three world fairs.
The park has a one-mile walking/jogging trail, picnic pavilions, and a duck pond, plus a skate park, basketball courts, and kids playground.
Restroom Facilities (2)
Picnic Pavilions (2)
A Playground
A Cooking Shelter
Outdoor Basketball Courts (2)
A One Mile Jogging/Fitness Trail
Constructed in 1969 and renamed the Wayne G. Sanborn Activities Center in 1999, this facility is used primarily by senior citizens. Its features include a community building, lawn bowling rinks and shuffleboard courts.
Also Adjacent to the park is the David E Disney Tennis Center.
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