On Wednesday, October 23rd at 10:00am, District 1 Commissioner and Vice Chairman Bill Chapman, in conjunction with the Walton County Board of County Commissioners, will be hosting a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Ceremony for the new Grady Brown Park. The event will take place at Grady Brown Park located at the north end of the Choctawhatchee Clyde B. Wells Bridge on US Highway 331 at 20940 US Highway 331 South, Freeport, FL. The Grady Brown Park offers a number of amenities to the public that improve the recreational opportunities in the area. The park features: • Sandy Beach along the Choctawhatchee Bay • 2 Boat Ramps • 3 Finger Piers • Handicapped Accessible Kayak Launch • Picnic Tables • Grills • Boat Washdown Station • Boat Trailer Parking Area • Vehicle Parking • Sidewalks • Restrooms We look forward to having the public and media join us in opening the new Grady Brown Park for use by Walton County residents and visitors.

Interested parties may appear at the public hearing and be heard with respect to the proposed project.