Ashland Parks

Ashland has some very unique parks. For those who like to try some new spots but are in the habit of going to the old ones, check out all of the parks that Ashland offers.

Bluebird Park - Approximately one-quarter acre. Located along Ashland Creek on the corner of E Main and Water Streets. Bluebird park is a quiet spot ideal for enjoying the beauty of the creek and its surroundings. No restrooms.

Clay Street Park - Approximately four acres. Located off Faith Street on Clay. It is a large, open space (lawn area perfect for soccer practice and playing Frisbee). Restrooms are available.

Community Skate Park - Skaters and Cyclists come down to the awesome skate park on Water Street, next to the recycling center. The park offers 3 bowls of varying depth, stunt blocks and pyramids in between. Now you can do bigger, higher and faster stunts. Skate monitors are on duty during the summer months. Restrooms are available.

The "Dog" Park - The Dog Park is a two-acre fenced in area where dogs can run off leash and socialize with other dogs. Park hours are from dawn to dusk, seven days a week, throughout the year. Water and scoopers are available on site. Restrooms are available. The Dog Park is located just off West Nevada Street behind the old Ashland Greenhouse and Nursery.

Garden Way Park - Approximately one acre. Located on the corner of Clark Street and Garden Way. A neighborhood park which offers a nice picnic area, playground, restrooms and lots of shade.

Garfield Park - Approximately three acres. Garfield Park is located on the corner of East Main and Garfield Streets. The park offers a playground, baby swings, basketball court, restrooms, sand-pit volleyball courts, and the City's only "Zero-Depth Waterplay Facility." The park is open year-round; however, the waterplay area is only open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.

Glenwood Park - Approximately one acre. Located on the corner of Ashland and Glenwood Streets. A neighborhood park which offers a nice picnic area. No restrooms.

Hunter Park - Approximately 10 acres. Hunter Park is located on Holmes Avenue between Walker and Normal Streets. The park has eight tennis courts, ballfields, a playground, picnic areas, restrooms and the Daniel Meyer Swimming Pool. The Daniel Meyer Swimming Pool is outdoors and is only open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. The Senior Center is also located in Hunter Park and is available to rent for one-time events.

Lithia Park - In the hub of downtown sits Lithia Park, Ashland's crown jewel. Lithia is a 93-acre vista of emerald lawns, tennis courts, a sand-pit volleyball court, picnic area, colorful landscaping, playground equipment with baby swings and restrooms. The park follows Ashland Creek through undeveloped woodlands, and also includes a Japanese garden, two duck ponds, a formal rose garden, groves of sycamore trees and a number of secluded spots.

North Mountain Park - This park has three soccer fields, two softball fields, two baseball fields, covered picnic (the pavilion can be rented for one-time events), nature center, great paths for exploring and restrooms. The park is located at 620 N Mountain Avenue, northeast of Nevada Street.

Railroad Park - Approximately one and three-quarter acres. Located "A" Street between 6th and 8th Streets. The park opened late fall of 1994 with a picnic shelter, restrooms, playground, baby swings, half-court basketball, wetlands area, and bike path. The design of this park follows the historic look of the old railroad era.

Sherwood Park - Approximately one-quarter acre. Located off of Highway 66 on Sherwood Avenue. Sherwood is a small neighborhood park with a playground and picnic area. Perfect for neighborhood parties and get-togethers. It's a very popular place for toddlers. No restrooms.

Siskiyou Mountain Park - 270 Acres. Above the city on the south side, with access off of Park Street. Single-track trails for mountain biking, hiking or horseback riding. No restrooms.

Triangle Park - Approximately one-half acre. Nestled between Siskiyou Boulevard, Iowa and Morton Streets. This is an old-fashioned gazebo, with one picnic table.

YMCA City Park - Approximately eight acres. Located on Tolman Creek Road behind the Ashland YMCA, the park has two soccer fields, a picnic shelter, playground, baby swings, restrooms, and a concession stand open during games.