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This park is named after Charles E. "Professor" Brown, a Lackey resident and former York County schoolteacher who had a keen interest in helping young people. Brown, who died in 1975, was also a past president of the State chapter of the NAACP. Brown Park was the County’s first park and the only parkland purchased by the County. This 10-acre facility is open daily and is located on Route 238 in Lackey.

Construction of Brown Park was completed in 1978. The facilities built at that time included a combination softball/soccer field, two basketball courts, two tennis courts, and a playground area. Additional construction occurred in the 1980’s when a restroom building was added and the softball/soccer field was converted into a regulation baseball field.

Brown Park is not just a park used by residents in the Lackey community; in fact, various groups from Williamsburg, Newport News, Gloucester, and James City County use facilities there. Most recently, construction of a 3,000 square foot Community Services Center was completed through the use of federal grant funding. This building has two small meeting rooms, one large meeting room, restrooms and a small kitchen equipped with a sink, refrigerator and microwave. With the addition of this building, use of the park has become more popular and diverse. Other recently completed facilities include a new playground area, parking lot and a picnic shelter. The picnic shelter and tables were donated and constructed by the York County Business Association. This facility is available for use by the community free of charge.  If you are interested in reserving one of the meeting rooms, please call Parks and Recreation at 757.890.3500.