Parks and Recreation
1195 E Main St
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Phone: 541.488.5340
Fax: 541.488.5314
Contact: Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission (APRC)
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Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
As so many across the nation unite to fight racism and injustice, Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission (APRC) affirms our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek to make parks and programs accessible and safe for all, regardless of race or gender, age or abilities, sexual orientation, religion or socioeconomics. ALL are welcome here.
We encourage you to enjoy the open space and potential for solitude in our hundreds of acres of Ashland public parks and the many miles of trails. Please recreate while respecting others by physically distancing and using face masks when you cannot maintain at least six feet of distance from others. In this stressful time brought on by the corona virus and totally understandable protests against racial injustice, may the natural beauty and tranquility of parks inspire kindness and empathy for fellow park users.
As stated by the National Recreation and Parks Association, “Our communities are visiting our public spaces in record numbers to find the physical and mental health solutions that parks and recreation uniquely provide. We are in the community building business — in the business of creating joy and supporting health and well-being. As we follow our path to recovery, …we are opening our spaces and rebuilding our programs in service of our fundamental belief that everyone deserves a great park.”
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!
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All APRC Facilites will be closed for all business, activities and maintenance on Monday, July 6. This will be the first furlough date and all APRC facilities, including the Oak Knoll Golf Course, the North Mountain Park Nature Center, The Grove, the Garfield Park Spalsh Pad and any other APRC facility will be closed for business. In addition, staff will be off on Friday, July 3 to observe the 4th of July holiday. (Remember, fireworks are prohibited in the City of Ashland.)
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY
- 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
All Parks
The Garfield Park Splash Pad (Open daily 10 a.m - 8 p.m. - Note: The Splash Pad will be closed on Monday, July 6 for an APRC furlough day)
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!
June 16, 2020 Two Surveys on Comfort Level in Returning to APRC Facilities
June 12, 2020 APRC Opens Playgrounds in Phase Two
May 26, 2020 Ashland 4th of July Run Goes Virtual... Physical Distancing Style
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
Photo Tour
Rent a Facility
Community Resources
Ashland Senior Center
Lithia Park
N MT Park Nature Center
Oak Knoll Golf Course
Community Gardens
News
Public Meeting Calendar
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7/6/2020 - Furlough Day - All APRC Offices Closed... read more
7/8/2020 - Electronic APRC Regular Business Meeting... read more
7/13/2020 - CANCELED - Ashland Senior Advisory Committee (ASAC) Meeting... read more
8/5/2020 - Electronic APRC Study Session... 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
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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Currently APRC oversees four community gardens - Learn more.
- 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
- Ashland Community Bike Swap
- Rogue Valley Bird Day
- Ashland World Music Festival
- 4th July Run
- Bear Creek Salmon Festival
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.
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