Stout park contains azaleas; many species of wild plants and herbs; conifer, evergreen, deciduous trees; an old apple orchard: and shrubs that have been cataloged by volunteers. 

One of the historical parks in Brookings, Stout Park was donated to the city in 1966 by Palm May Cowden Stout.  Her late husband, Frank D. Stout held the controlling interest in the C & O Lumber Company in Brookings.  The family had maintained and developed the property and used it as a summer and sometimes year-round retreat.  Palm Stout was a naturalist and left a trust to maintain this park.

The park is adjacent to the Manley Arts Center.  A recent addition was a gazebo and bench that was built as an Eagle Scout project.    Further development plans include trails through the trees and vegetation, future plantings, a sprinkler system, lighting and more seating.