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Parks and Recreation

Parks Division Recreation Division Senior Services Division

1195 E Main St
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Phone: 541.488.5340
Fax: 541.488.5314
Contact: Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission (APRC)
Email:
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A special message from your friends at Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission...
ALL are welcome here - Please take a moment to read.

The 2020 Summer Community PlayGuide... "What to Do!" is available and registration is open for some programs. Learn more and register for a summer program TODAY!

Looking for Ways to Stay Connected and Recreate in New Ways? Find your space with us! What will it take for you to feel comfortable returning to our facilities? Take our survey for the Senior Services Division. Also, check out our collection of digital resources (virtual recreation!)

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PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY

OUTDOOR RECREATION GUIDELINES ARE IN PLACE:

Keep 6’ Apart
Groups of people are limited to 10 or less (avoid congregating... crowds lead to closures)
Facial coverings are required in all public indoor spaces
See the full list of guidelines

WHAT'S OPEN in Phase Two... (Before heading out read the Outdoor Recreation Guidelines. Pay close attention to the signage in parks for the latest information on public health guidelines.)
All Parks
The Garfield Park Splash Pad (Open daily 10 a.m - 8 p.m.)
Brick and mortar restrooms are slowly reopening
Playgrounds
Picnic Table
Picnic Shelters/Structures
Trails (Some trails are signed as one-way only, ashland.or.us/ParksMaps)
Tennis/Pickleball Courts
Volleyball Courts (restricted to one-on-one or doubles only)
Oak Knoll Golf Course
For info on Jackson Co. Parks, such as Emigrant Lake, go to JacksonCountyOr.org

WHAT'S CLOSED in Phase Two...
Basketball Courts (contact sports)
Sandboxes
Daniel Meyer Memorial Pool is Closed through the Summer
The Swim Reservoir in Lithia Park
The Wading Area in Lithia Park (near the children's playground)
All Facilities and Offices (reservations of Indoor or Outdoor Facilities, including picnic areas, are not Allowed)
APRC Sponsored Events Postponed or Canceled (see full list of events)
Special Events on Parks Property are not Allowed

COVID-19 Guidelines & Resources
Guidelines for Outdoor Recreation
View Hygiene Stations in Ashland
View current Senior Resources related to COVID-19
Masks and What You Need to Know
Neighbors Helping Neighbors (Tips from Jackson Co. Health & Human Services)
Options for Helping Residents of Ashland 
Adopt-A-Neighbor Ashland

APRC COVID-19 Press Releases
June 23, 2020 APRC Staff Furloughed One Day Per Month
June 19, 2020 Adopt a Neighbor Ashland Needs More Volunteers!
View the COVID-19 News Chronology

APRC manages 18 parks within the City limits, 797 acres of parkland and 48 miles of trails. Learn more about the APRC Parks Division. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, @AshlandParksandRec, and use the hashtags #AshlandParksandRec #APRC #AshlandWhatToDo.

Apply TODAY... Open application process for the Ashland Senior Advisory Committee (ASAC - Open until filled)
Commission & Committee Public Meetings

What to Do...

Read our monthly Park Views Column
View documents for the Parks, Trails and Open Space Program
Learn more about the proposed Bear Creek Greenway extension
Opportunities to donate through the Ashland Parks Foundation

Frequently Viewed Links...
Community Gardens
Community Resources
Dog Friendly Parks and Areas
Golf | IPM (Integrated Pest Management Policy)
Lithia Park | APRC Staff

Check out our FUN & INFORMATIVE Videos
View our Video Archives

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Photo Tour

Rent a Facility

Community Resources

Ashland Senior Center

Lithia Park

N MT Park Nature Center

Oak Knoll Golf Course

Community Gardens

News

6/19/2020 - APRC Summer Community PlayGuide is Out!... read more

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Public Meeting Calendar

7/13/2020 - CANCELED - Ashland Senior Advisory Committee (ASAC) Meeting... read more

8/5/2020 - Electronic APRC Study Session... read more

8/10/2020 - Furlough Day - All APRC Offices Closed... read more

8/12/2020 - Electronic APRC Regular Business Meeting... read more

9/14/2020 - Ashland Senior Advisory Committee (ASAC) Meeting... read more

11/9/2020 - Ashland Senior Advisory Committee (ASAC) Meeting... read more

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I learn more about the seasonal, outdoor ice rink in Lithia Park?

The Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink is located at 95 Winburn Way in Lithia Park at the corner of Winburn Way and Nutley St. The rink is open November through February each year. Learn more at ashland.or.us/IceRink

2. How do I learn more about the seasonal, outdoor pool in Ashland?

The Daniel Meyer Pool is located in Hunter Park and open June through September each year. Learn more at ashland.or.us/Swim

3. How do I register for a APRC program?

Registration for APRC programs is underway! Learn more about registering..

4. How do I find the APRC office?

The Rec Division offices are located in The Grove at 1195 E Main St in Ashland. The Grove is the place where you can register for a program, get a map or gift certificate, apply for a scholarship, reserve an APRC facility or just stop by to say hello!

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5. How much does it cost to rent a facility?

APRC facilities and specified park locations can be rented for private events such as weddings, receptions, meetings, picnics, and family gatherings. Learn more.

6. What are the hours/days of operation for APRC?

The APRC Rec Division offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (excluding holidays) and located in The Grove at 1195 E Main St in Ashland.

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7. How many Community Gardens are managed by APRC?

Currently APRC oversees four community gardens - Learn more.

8. Where can I camp in/or near Ashland?

Jackson Well Springs
Glenyan RV Park & Campground
Emigrant Lake Recreation Area (Jackson County Parks)
American RV Resorts, 405 West Valley View Rd, Talent, OR, 541.535.6632

9. Where is the North Mountain Park Nature Center?

The North Mountain Park Nature Center is a Division of Ashland Parks & Recreation - Learn more.

10. Did you know we monitor the water quality in Ashland Creek?

Know before you splash... we monitor water quality each May through October. Learn more.

11. What annual events does APRC host?

In addition to programming for all ages and abilities, APRC hosts/promotes the following annual events:

And, look for our seasonal opening celebrations of the Daniel Meyer Pool... Island Night: A Aloha State of Mind (July), and the Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink... First Frost.

12. Where can I golf in Ashland?

The Oak Knoll Golf Course is a Division of Ashland Parks & Recreation - Learn more.

13. Where can I take my dog?

Ashland Parks & Recreation oversees 18 parks/properties that are dog friendly, one of which is a two-acre fenced-in area where dogs can run off leash and socialize with other dogs - Learn more.

14. Where is the Ashland Senior Center?

The Ashland Senior Center is a Division of Ashland Parks & Recreation - Learn more.