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Ashland Parks and Recreation Ashland Parks & Recreation is overseen by a five-member elected Park Commission.

Ashland Parks & Recreation offers recreational opportunities, and manages 20 parks within the City limits, over 780 acres of parkland and co-manages 53 miles of trails! The four core goals of Ashland Parks and Rec are:
1) Provide a high quality, efficient service level.
2) Maintain and expand parks and recreational opportunities to meet the current and future needs of the community.
3) Provide a positive experience to park guests and recreation participants.
4) Provide opportunities for the community to participate in the decision-making process concerning its parks and recreation system.

BMX Park Closed for Maintenance 🚧The Ashland BMX Park will be temporarily closed while Rogue Valley Mountain Bike Associ...
10/07/2026

BMX Park Closed for Maintenance 🚧

The Ashland BMX Park will be temporarily closed while Rogue Valley Mountain Bike Association- RVMBA completes maintenance and improvements to the park.

We’ll provide updates as needed and announce when the park is open again.

Questions about the closure? Contact Ashland Parks & Recreation at 541.488.5340 or [email protected].

Thank you for your patience while we work to improve the BMX Park!
Image courtesy of DEVO

🏀 Garfield Park Basketball Courts Closed for ResurfacingThe basketball courts at Garfield Park will be closed starting t...
10/07/2026

🏀 Garfield Park Basketball Courts Closed for Resurfacing

The basketball courts at Garfield Park will be closed starting today, October 7, for resurfacing work.

The courts will reopen once the work is complete. We’ll share an update when they’re ready for play!

Thank you for your patience while we make improvements to the courts.

Questions? Contact Ashland Parks & Recreation at 541-488-5340 or [email protected].

🌿The Umma at North Mountain Park Is Getting Restored!An inter-tribal crew from Lomakatsi Restoration Project will be at ...
10/07/2026

🌿The Umma at North Mountain Park Is Getting Restored!

An inter-tribal crew from Lomakatsi Restoration Project will be at North Mountain Park tomorrow, October 7, Thursday, October 8, and possibly part of Friday, October 9, rebuilding the beloved traditional structure in the park.

Working through the Inter-Tribal Ecosystem Restoration Partnership, Lomakatsi's workforce training programs bring together tribal young adults who gain hands-on experience in ecological restoration, forestry, and cultural stewardship while helping preserve traditional knowledge and connections to the land.

We’re hopeful the Umma will be complete just in time for Return of the Salmon: Family Field Day on Saturday, October 10, so families can enjoy this special space.

We’re excited to be part of this partnership and look forward to seeing the crew out in the park! If you’re visiting North Mountain Park this week, keep an eye out for their work. 🌿

Learn more about the Lomakatsi and a recent project they completed in Chiloquin: https://lomakatsi.org/chiloquin-trust-lands-9-2-2023/

Photo Courtesy of Lomakatsi Restoration Project

🎨 WATERCOLOR WEDNESDAYS 🖌️Looking for a fun, creative way to spend an evening? Join us for Watercolor Wednesdays and lea...
10/06/2026

🎨 WATERCOLOR WEDNESDAYS 🖌️

Looking for a fun, creative way to spend an evening? Join us for Watercolor Wednesdays and learn the basics of working with watercolor in a relaxed, casual setting!

Each class will cover watercolor tools and techniques, and students will leave with a basic understanding of watercolor painting plus a small seasonally themed painting. Handouts covering the techniques used in class will also be provided.

📝 REGISTER: ashlandoregon.gov/register

🌿 Class 1: October 14 | 6–8pm
Fall-inspired theme

🍂 Class 2: November 18 | 6–8pm
Autumn theme

❄️ Class 3: December 16 | 6–8pm
Winter theme

📍 North Mountain Park Nature Center
620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland

💲 $35 per class or $90 for all 3

When registering:
🎨 Taking one class? Choose “Drop-In” when registering.
🎨 Taking all three? Choose “Session” when registering.

👩‍🎨 Instructor: Lorie Deller
Lorie holds a BFA from UT Tyler and is the owner of Daydreams Facepainting. She enjoys bringing people together through fun, creative art classes in a casual and welcoming setting.

Whether you're new to watercolor or just looking for a creative night out, come paint, learn, and have some fun! 🎨

📝 REGISTER: ashlandoregon.gov/register

🍁 Looking for more things to do this fall? Explore the Fall 2026 PlayGuide for more classes, events, and activities with Ashland Parks & Recreation: https://itl.ink/Fall2026

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🎮 ALL ABILITIES GAMING CLUB! 🎮Join us for an evening of gaming and fun for ages 8–14! Participants of all abilities can ...
10/06/2026

🎮 ALL ABILITIES GAMING CLUB! 🎮

Join us for an evening of gaming and fun for ages 8–14! Participants of all abilities can enjoy an array of video games, board games, and more in a welcoming environment.

📅 Friday, Oct 9 | 5:30–7pm
📍 Ashland Senior Center | 1699 Homes Ave.

Noise-canceling headphones and fidgets are available, with light refreshments provided. Players are also welcome to bring personal games and consoles to share!

🤝 In partnership with Bridging Communities

📝 REGISTER: ashlandoregon.gov/register
📖 EXPLORE MORE FALL ACTIVITIES: https://itl.ink/Fall2026

Come play, connect, and have some fun! 🎮

🚧 East Main Park Improvements Are Underway! 🌳The City of Ashland has selected Outlier Construction Company to complete t...
10/06/2026

🚧 East Main Park Improvements Are Underway! 🌳

The City of Ashland has selected Outlier Construction Company to complete the long-awaited improvements at East Main Park. Construction for Phase 1 began October 5 and is expected to continue into spring 2027.

During construction, the community can expect:
• Typical construction noise
• Some dust
• Increased construction traffic in the area
• Temporary impacts to access around the park

If you live near East Main Park, you may notice these impacts more directly, but we wanted to keep the entire community informed as this exciting project gets underway.

Please use caution around the active construction zone and give our contractor the space they need to safely and efficiently complete the work.

Thank you for your patience as we work to make these long-awaited improvements to East Main Park! 💚

Questions or concerns? Contact Ashland Parks & Recreation at [email protected] or 541-488-5340.

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🎶 KINDERMUSIK IS BACK THIS FALL! 🎶The first session of Kindermusik starts this Friday, September 11! This internationall...
10/06/2026

🎶 KINDERMUSIK IS BACK THIS FALL! 🎶

The first session of Kindermusik starts this Friday, September 11! This internationally accredited program from Germany combines music education with early childhood development, helping infants and toddlers build skills while reaching important developmental milestones.

👶 Ages 1–4 years
📅 Fridays | Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30
🕧 12:30–1:15pm
📍 The Grove | 1195 E. Main St.
💲 $75 for the full 4-week session

🎵 To register, contact Rogue Music Academy directly at 541.292.4247.

Give your little one a fun, engaging introduction to music while supporting their growth and development! 🎶

🏓The Pickleball Courts are OPEN! Thank you everyone for your patience while we completed the resurfacing!
10/05/2026

🏓The Pickleball Courts are OPEN!
Thank you everyone for your patience while we completed the resurfacing!

🐟 Celebrate the Return of the Salmon! 🐟Join us at North Mountain Park for a fun, family-friendly day celebrating the ret...
10/05/2026

🐟 Celebrate the Return of the Salmon! 🐟

Join us at North Mountain Park for a fun, family-friendly day celebrating the return of salmon to Bear Creek! 🌿

Explore the park and Bear Creek while visiting hands-on learning stations hosted by local organizations. You’ll have a chance to learn about:

🐟 Salmon and their life cycle
💧 Water quality & watersheds
🦐 Macroinvertebrates
🌼 Pollinators
🌱 Riparian areas

And there’s even more to explore this year, including a traditional salmon cooking demonstration, an inflatable salmon story tent, food trucks from Toasted Cheese and Mahalo Shaved Ice, raffle prizes, and more!

📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
📍 North Mountain Park
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome!

This event is brought to you by , Ashland Parks & Recreation, Rogue Valley Council of Governments, Rogue Valley Sewer Services and other local partners.

Come learn, explore, and celebrate the salmon with us! We can’t wait to see you at North Mountain Park. 🐟🌿

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Photos are from 2025 Event.

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1705 Homes Ave
Ashland, OR
97520

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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