Parks and Recreation
1195 E Main St
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Phone: 541.488.5340
Contact: Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission (APRC)
Email:
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ALL are welcome here - Please take a moment to read.
COVID UPDATE: As of August 18, most APRC facilities are closed due to rising COVID numbers in Southern Oregon - Learn more. As of August 27, masks are mandated in most public outdoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status, when you are not able to socially distance (6’ or more).
Preview recreation programs by clicking on the Community PlayGuide. Registration for recreation programs in the 2021 Fall PlayGuide is OPEN! This guide covers September through December. Due to the pandemic, all programs will take place virtually or outdoors. The Autumn PlayGuide is only available online.
Are you interested in teaching a recreation program through APRC? Submit a Instructor-Class Proposal form today! ashland.or.us/Instructors.
Looking for Ways to Stay Connected and Recreate in New Ways? Find your space with us! Check out our collection of digital resources (virtual recreation!)
APRC manages 18 parks within the City limits, over 780 acres of parkland and co-manages 53 miles of trails. Learn more about the APRC Parks Division.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, @AshlandParksandRec, and use the hashtags #AshlandParksandRec #APRC #AshlandWhatToDo.
- Board of Commissioners & Committee Public Meetings - Learn how you can participate
- Check out APRC goals for the next Biennium 2021-2023
- View information on the renovation of the Daniel Meyer Memorial Pool
- Learn about all APRC Improvement Projects
- Wondering about the drawdown of Ashland Pond - Learn more
- Park Use Guidelines (City of Ashland Municipal Codes)
What to Do...
- Read our monthly Park Views Column
- Learn about our Dog Friendly Parks and Walks
- View documents for the Parks, Trails and Open Space Program and Master Plans
- 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
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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10/28/2021 - Recreation Division Advisory Committee (RDAC)... read more
11/3/2021 - APRC Study Session (Electronic)... read more
11/8/2021 - Ashland Senior Advisory Committee (ASAC)... read more
11/10/2021 - APRC Regular Business Meeting (Electronic)... read more
3/8/2121 - Ashland Senior Advisory Committee (ASAC)... 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!
Currently, APRC oversees four community gardens - Learn more.
The Ashland Senior Center is under the APRC Senior Services Division and is located at 1699 Homes Ave in Ashland. Visit AshlandSeniorServices.org to learn about all the services and activities for seniors and their families.
- Jackson Well Springs
- Ashland's Creekside 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 Memorial Meyer Pool... Island Night: A Aloha State of Mind (July), and the Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink... First Frost.
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