Bear Creek Greenway- Jackson County

10/12/2026

Wednesday October 14th and Thursday October 15th, The Bear Creek Greenway will be closed between Pine Street in Central Point and Gate F at the Jackson County Expo. A portion of the path behind the Pandemic Center will be removed and re-paved. Users will need to find an alternate route during this time. The path will re-open Friday, October 16th. Thank you for your patience while construction is under way.

09/28/2026

***Theses sections are now open. Enjoy the newly resurfaced path!***

Updated Closure Notice for 9/28/26 to 9/30/26

Beginning at Noon on Monday 9/28/26, The Bear Creek Greenway will be closed between the Valley View Road Bridge and Eagle Mill Road in Ashland. This closure will continue through end of day Tuesday 9/29.

Tuesday 9/29/26, The Path will also be closed between Suncrest Road and Lynne Newbry Park in Talent. This closure will likely last until End of day Wednesday 9/30/26.

Crews will be sealcoating the Path in these areas. Users are required to find alternate routes around these areas. Thank you for your understanding while this work is performed.

09/15/2026

09/02/2026

***WORK NOTICE - 9/9 - 9/11***

Beginning Wednesday 9/9/26, Crews will be Crack Sealing 5 Miles of the Bear Creek Greenway between Lithia Fields and Crater Lake Ford in Medford. Temporary travel delays along the path may be necessary during this time. Please use caution when traveling through the work zone and around the work crew(s).

08/20/2026

Come join volunteers on Saturday, September 19th, from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. for Bear Creek Stewardship Day. There are several stations along the Bear Creek Greenway to volunteer and help with removal of Trash & Invasive Weeds, and other riparian restoration projects.

Go to: https://www.stream-smart.com/bear-creek-clean-ups/ to get signed up!

07/08/2026

Great News! With the warmer temps, the new surface is dry and ready for use! The Bear Creek Greenway is fully open and ready for you to enjoy!

06/23/2026

****GREENWAY CLOSURE NOTICE****

July 6th through July 9th the Bear Creek Greenway will be closed from Blue Heron Park in Phoenix to Valley View Road in Ashland for slurry seal. This will be a full closure of this 6 mile section of the path. Users will need to find alternate routes during this time. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to resurface the path and extend the life of the Greenway for years to come.

06/05/2026

This Saturday 6/5/26, The Crater Color Classic Run will be happening on the Bear Creek Greenway Between the Expo and Pine Street in Central Point. This event is scheduled from 10 am - 12:30 pm. Please slow down, be safe, and share the path. Have a great Weekend!

06/02/2026

Starting tomorrow, June 3 & 4, contractors will be completing some scheduled maintenance on the Bear Creek Greenway between Blue Heron Park in Phoenix and Valley View Road in Ashland. Temporary delays may be necessary. Please use caution when traveling through & around the work area.

05/15/2026

*NOTICE* Fire Season is now in effect, and Greenway users must remain on the paved path at all times. Please stay safe out there and have a great summer!