City of Ashland, Oregon / Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation

Main office in Lithia Park
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The City of Ashland’s Parks & Recreation Department is overseen by a five-member elected Park Commission. The mission of the Parks & Recreation Commission is to provide and promote recreational opportunities and to preserve and maintain public lands.
The Department also has 4 core goals. They are:
· Provide a high quality, efficient service level.
· Maintain and expand parks and recreational opportunities to meet the current and future needs of the community.
· Provide a positive experience to park guests and recreation participants.
· Provide opportunities for the community to participate in the decision making process concerning its parks and recreation system.
The Department oversees two areas, parks and recreation. The Department is the caretaker of 785 acres of parkland in Ashland and offers a variety recreational opportunities, as well as facility and park rentals.
Please refer to the links in the left margin to learn more about the Department, call 541.488.5340 or visit 340 S Pioneer Streeet in Lithia Park.
Frequently Viewed Links...
Ashland Senior Center | Lithia Park | N MT Park Nature Center
Oak Knoll Golf Course | Rent a Facility/Park | Swimming
City News
 34th Annual 4th of July Run
Ashland’s 34th Annual 4th of July Run took place on Sunday, July 4, 2010. Nearly 600 athletes came out for this traditional event to take part in either the 2-mile run/walk or the 6-mile (hilly, yet scenic) run.
Jack Blackham was the winner of the 2-mile run with a time of 12:41.8 minute... Read more...
 Integrated Pesticide Plan for Ashland Parks & Recreation
The Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission will consider the lastest draft (version 4) of the Integrated Pest Management Policy at their regular meeting on Monday, May 24, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main Street in Ashland. The meeting is open to the public. ... Read more...
 Integrated Pesticide Plan The City of Ashland Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a forum to discuss its proposed Integrated Pesticide Plan. The forum will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 6:00pm at the Ashland Senior Center located at 1699 Homes Ave (in Hunter Park). The proposed plan calls for the reductio... Read more...
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 Calendar
 Walking Tours of Ashland - Main Street Thursday, July 29, 2010Enjoy a trip through Ashland’s past with a walking tour of Ashland. Hear stories of early Ashland history, Shasta Takelma culture, pioneer history, Chautauqua, Lithia Park, Shakespeare Festival, railroad history, historic architecture, and more. Choose one of two tours: Main Street Tour or the Railr... Read more...
 Walking Tour of Ashland - Railroad District Thursday, July 29, 2010Enjoy a trip through Ashland’s past with a walking tour of Ashland. Hear stories of early Ashland history, Shasta Takelma culture, pioneer history, Chautauqua, Lithia Park, Shakespeare Festival, railroad history, historic architecture, and more. Choose one of two tours: Main Street Tour or the Railr... Read more...
 Demonstration Garden Tours Wednesday, August 11, 2010Soak up the sights and smells of summer while learning about the gardens at North Mountain Park with volunteer docents and master gardeners Susan Lander and Gary Foll. Discover how to attract wildlife and conserve water in the Butterfly, Amphibian-Reptile Gardens and Native Plants Gardens. Step into... Read more...
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 Employment Opportunities
 10-08-16 - VOLUNTEER AND EVENT COORDINATOR Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Volunteer and Event Coordinator
The newly created Volunteer and Event Coordinator position will be responsible for Coordinating all aspects of volunteer activities within the City of Ashland Parks and Recreation Department including recruitment, placement and orientation. Coordinates all a... Read more...
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 Links
 Ashland Parks Foundation
 North Mountain Park and Nature Center
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