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1195 E Main St
Ashland , OR 97520
Phone: (541) 488-5340
Fax: (541) 488-5314
Contact: Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission
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Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 5pm

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The Parks Division operates, maintains, constructs, and plans for park and recreational facilities, including developing new parks and administering open space areas. APRC manages 18 parks within the City limits, 772⁺ acres of parkland and 48 miles of trails. (Park hours are dawn until dusk, with the exception of Lithia Park, which is open dawn until 11 p.m.)

Special announcement... New APRC Parks Superintendent, Mike Oxendine, will present at the Professional Grounds Management Society in Louisville, KY on Oct 19. Mike will discuss Bee Campus and Bee City USA. Did you know Ashland is a Bee City? Learn more
Lithia Park Historic Book

Lithia Park and North Mountain Park are just a few of the beautifully maintained parks within the City of Ashland. Be sure to check out our new Park and Trail Finder Web App! View info on the Lithia Park Master Plan. "The Ashland Parks Foundation Receives Largest Gift to Date for Redesign of Japanese Garden in Lithia Park" . - Learn more!

John Enders' book entitled, Lithia Park: The Heart & Soul of Ashland, is now available for purchase. What a great holiday gift for family and friends! The release of the book coincides with the 100-year Anniversary of the park in 2016 - (Cover photo courtesy Jeffrey McFarland) Learn more!

View our 17 parks via the links below: