Frank Brown Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Frank Brown Park is actually located in Panama City Beach, Florida, not in the state of Tennessee.

Frank Brown Park is a popular destination for sports enthusiasts and families visiting Panama City Beach. The park covers 200 acres and features a variety of sporting facilities, including baseball fields, soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, and a playground. The park also has a state-of-the-art aquatic center with multiple pools and a splash park.

Other points of interest at Frank Brown Park include a dog park, walking trails, and picnic areas. The park hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, festivals, and sporting tournaments.

Fun facts about Frank Brown Park include that it was named after a prominent local developer and philanthropist and that it was used as a staging area for relief efforts after Hurricane Michael.

The best time of year to visit Frank Brown Park is during the spring or fall when the weather is mild, and there are fewer crowds. However, if you're interested in attending specific events or tournaments, it's best to check the park's schedule to plan your visit accordingly.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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