INFORMATION

The Charley Brown Memorial Park is one flora's most attractive assets. It is 100 acres of rolling hills, a small pond, a larger lake, playground, camping facilities, picnic areas, fair grounds, swimming pool, the Little Toot Railroad attraction, and much more! There are many features of Charley Brown Park. The playground has been recently remodeled with new equipment. Across the street from the playground are 2 horse shoe pits. Close by is a covered pavilion and near the lake is an enclosed building for gatherings. There are picnic tables scattered throughout the park and there are approximately 85 electrical/water hookups for motor homes and campers. The fee for campers and motorhomes is $10.00 a night or $60.00 a week. The cost for tent camping is $5.00 a day or $30.00 a week. The campsite area is complete with restroom and shower facilities. Charley Brown Lake is a great fishing spot as is the spillway of the dam and the small pond. There are catch limits posted around the lake. Many visitors and residents alike use the park as a walking track as all of the roads are paved and there are many different paths one can take depending on fitness level. A great treat for kids of all ages is the Little Toot Railroad Company. It is a miniature railroad that currently has 2 trains. The first is a real coal-fired steam engine made by Crown Metal Products and the second is a diesel train with the Illinios Central "City of New Orleans" markings on it. The diesel is a Tom Thumb reproduction. The ride is $4.00 for one trip around and $6.00 for two trips around the nearly mile of track. A season pass of 12 rides can be bought for $30.00. A hill south of the dam and spillway has been named Memorial Hill and is planted with many evergreens. These trees are placed in memory of someone who has passed away due to cancer. Adjacent to the park is a first class golf course, the Flora Country Club and a very modern church camp, the Oilbelt Christian Service Camp. Many events are held at the park throughout the year to make it truly a place for the entire family. From national level Coon Hunts to Blue grass Jamborees, and from car and tractor shows to Motocross racing, horse shows and demolition derbies Every taste can be accomodated. The annual Relay for Life cancer event is held at the park every June. Every Thanksgiving through NewYears, The City of Flora, tourism board in cooperation with the Little Toot Railroad puts on the "Christmas in the Park" event. Thousands of lights and lighted scenes adorn the park from the front gate all the way around the park to the Oilbelt Camp corner. Thousands more lights are being added every year. The Little Toot railroad gives train rides and Santa Claus comes every weekend evening. Some nights there is a one horse open sleigh to ride in! In addition, hot chocolate,coffee and food are for sale in the rain shelter and a huge bon fire is lit for the weekends. The annual fourth of July carnival and fireworks display is very impressive and is always a crowd pleaser. The fireworks display is sponsored by the Kiwanis club of Flora.

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