Our beautiful and convenient parks and community center offer many fine recreational facilities which are enjoyed by thousands of residents and visitors, including: Racquetball Courts; Pavilions; Horseshoe Courts; Adult Softball Complex; Lakeside Picnic Area; Kiddie Playgrounds; Youth Softball Complex; Jogging Trails; Tom Varn Stadium; Basketball Courts;
Tennis Courts; Advanced Timber Challenge Course; Disc Golf Course; 6,600 sq.ft. Gymnasium.
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Tennis Courts
There are three lighted tennis courts adjacent to Bud McKethan Park.
The Tom Varn Stadium, dedicated March 4, 1997, is dedicated to Coach Varn’s stern leadership and strong character that has turned athletes into champions and students into lifelong winners.
The girl’s new softball facility is one of the finest in the southeastern United States. Built through cooperative efforts of the City of Brooksville, the Hernando County School Board, and the Hernando Youth Leagues (HYL)! There is individual seating for the spectators’ comfort. There are over 500 seats from the old Atlanta Braves’ Fulton County Stadium. Available to the teams and leagues are a state-of-the-art professional style lockers, showers, and jacuzzi. The stadium also boasts a concession stand and press box.
Tom Varn Park gives players, coaches and families a great opportunity to enjoy tournament softball
while visiting historical Brooksville.
Where Our Parks Are Located ...
Bud McKethan Park, 800 John Gary Grubbs Boulevard (located off of US 41/Broad Street)
Tom Varn Park, 306 Darby Lane (located off of 50-A / Jefferson Street)
Russell Street Park, 48 Russell Street (located off Main Street)
Jerome Brown Community Center, 99 Jerome Brown Place (located off Darby Lane)
Note: No animals are allowed in the City's parks except service animals. For further information call the City of Brooksville Parks & Recreation Dept at (352) 540-3830.
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FACILITIES RENTALS
The Jerome Brown Community Center Conference Room, and Community Center Hall in addition to the various outdoor facilities are available for hourly rentals.
For scheduling or additional information contact Parks and Recreation Department:
For more information, please visit or contact our office:
99 Jerome Brown Place, Brooksville, FL 34601
352-540-3830
352-544-5496 FAX
Angie Whisnant, Parks and Recreation Director
