Friday, June 12, 2009

Ashland

1.) 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 and playground equipment. 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.


59 Winburn Way, Ashland - (541) 488-5340


2.) Garfield Park - Approximately 3 acres. Garfield Park is located on the corner of East Main and Garfield Streets. The park offers a playground, 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.



3.) Glenyan RV Park and Campgrounds - Is Southern Oregon's destination RV Park & Campground. Relax in a peaceful park-like setting and enjoy all the natural beauty our park has to offer. Let the rushing waters of Neil Creek lull you off to sleep. Take a swim in their heated swimming pool and enjoy wireless internet access. We are pet friendly so be sure to bring your four legged friends. Once you have stayed at Glenyan you will want to come back year after year.

5310 Highway 66Ashland, OR 97520(541) 488-1785
http://www.glenyanrvpark.com/

4.) North Mountain Park Nature Center - North Mountain Park, located next to Bear Creek in beautiful Ashland Oregon, encompasses a Nature Center, Demonstration Gardens, playing fields and several acres of wildlife-friendly open space and trails. The mission of the Nature Center, which is part of the Ashland Parks & Recreation Department, is "to promote greater community awareness, understanding and enjoyment of the local natural environment, and to foster stewardship through educational programs and activities." While the majority of programs and activities described on this website take place at North Mountain Park, many others are offered at outlying park and school locations throughout Ashland.
620 N Mountain Ave ~ Ashland, OR 97520
http://www.ashland.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=13786



5.) Daniel Meyer Pool- The Daniel Meyer Pool in Hunter Park is located at 1705 Homes Ave in Ashland. The seasonal pool is open June - September.


1705 Homes Ave, Ashland - (541) 488-0313






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



7.) Glenwood Park - Approximately one acre. Located on the corner of Ashland and Glenwood Streets. A neighborhood park which offers a nice picnic area.
http://www.eventective.com/USA/Oregon/Ashland/120889/Glenwood-Park.html



8.) 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 and a playground.




9.) 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





10.) 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, half-court basketball, wetlands area and bike path. The design of this park follows the historic look of the old railroad era.
http://www.ashland.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=14108



11.) Clay Street Park - Approximately 4 acres. Located off Faith Street on Clay. It is a large, open space (lawn area perfect for soccer practice and playing frisbee).
https://foursquare.com/v/clay-street-park/4e2cb2ae7d8b7deda6de67a7


12.) Hald- Strawberry Park - At the crest of Strawberry Lane sits Ashland's newest Park. Designed primarily for walkers/hikers it provides beautiful views of the open southern oregon landscapes.



13.) 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. The Dog Park is located just off West Nevada Street behind the Ashland Greenhouse and Nursery.




14.) YMCA Park - Approximately 8 acres. Located on Tolman Creek Road behind the Ashland YMCA, the park has two soccer fields, a picnic shelter, playground, restrooms and a concession stand open during games.

540 YMCA WayAshland, OR 97520
Phone: 541-482-9622


15.) Ashland Skate Park- is a rad and versatile park with strong and talented locals. It has a mini snake run, three pyramids one with a rail, a dot, lots of coping, a single 6' bowl, a tall "punk wall" (aka a jersey barrier) and a connected set of three bowls ranging from 4-9'. Folks are able to get whirling in the connected bowls, launching every which way they choose.
Directions:
From I-5 take Exit #19 and go south on Valley View. Take the first left at Eagle Mill Road and follow it's curves for a mile or two. Where Eagle Mill kind of forks, go right on Oak Street and over the bridge. Follow Oak through the residential and at the first stop sign, go right on E. Hersey Street. You'll see the skatepark on your left almost immediately. Go left on Water Street and park.

Brookings

1.) Bud Cross Skate Park, along side Brookings Community Swimming Pool -Bud Cross park is the major recreational park of Brookings. It contains Little League baseball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, and the municipal swimming pool. The Brookings Swimming Pool is located within Bud Cross Park at the corner of Ransom and 3rd Street. The City Pool offers a variety of swimming programs and time schedules during the spring and summer seasons from early June through the beginning of September, just after school opens. Schedules, fees and course offerings are all subject to change.
Steve Gates, Pool Supervisor
Seasonal Phone Number (541) 469-4711
1130 Ransom Ave, Brookings -

2.) Harris Beach State Park - The park's beauty changes with the seasons. Many people are drawn to watch the powerful and dramatic winter storms; others seek the green and fragrant spring (download a brochure about common area plants). Summer brings warm days and sunlit beaches while the fall brings clear cool days and often the best sunsets of the year. Wildlife viewing opportunities are abundant.
Brookings, OR 97415-9709
PHONE:+1 541 469 2021

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Butte Falls

1.) Ernest W. Smith Memorial Park - The town of Butte Falls is known for its fresh air, water, sunshine and health, has two restaurants, a gas station and a general store. Gather up you picnic supplies and take a break in the Ernest W. Smith Memorial Park, or nearby at Willow Lake, a high Cascade lake offering breathtaking views of Mt. McLoughlin, wild geese, eagles, osprey, swallows, loon and deer. Camp in the pines near the lake with RV spaces and group Camping and cabins available.
Be sure to pick up the Butte Falls Discovery Loop Tour at the Butte Falls Ranger Station, also maps and area information at: (541) 865-2700
To reach Butte Falls, take Highway 62 north of Eagle Point for 4.5 miles and turn right at the Butte Falls junction. Follow the mountain road for 15 miles.

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Cave Junction

1.) Illinois River Forks State Park - Heading to or from the Oregon coast or the giant redwoods on Hwy. 199, you may want to stop for a picnic at this day-use park. Located at the confluence of the east and west forks of the Illinois River, the park offers picnic tables and restrooms. There is a short walking trail near the picnic area. The Illinois Valley is a unique geologic area with many rare plants. Visit here to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. There is no fee to use this park. For information, call 1-800-551-6949. http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_103.php


2.) Jubilee Park - 307 S Junction AveCave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-4529

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Central Point

1.) Tou Velle State Park - This is a beautiful day-use park located on the bank of the Rogue River and at the foot of the geologically prominent Table Rocks. You can fish, swim, hike, watch wildlife and experience nature at its finest. An ideal spot for family gatherings or group picnics, the site has a large picnic shelter with cooking utilities. There?s a smaller picnic kitchen and three sites with water and electricity. Denman Wildlife Refuge is next to this park and teems with local and migratory wildlife -- a bird viewing paradise. Salmon and steelhead pass through seasonally on treks to and from the ocean. Rainbow trout are stocked by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. A boat ramp with toilet facilities provides excellent access to the river.
http://www.stateparks.com/tou_velle.html


2.) Robert Pfaff park - This 1.5 acre park is conveniently located in downtown Central Point offers a performance stage and covered picnic areas ideal for Get togethers and small weddings. Also During the summer time you can find a movie playing on every friday night!
Robert Pfaff Park, 635 Manzanita Street, Central Point

http://www.centralpointoregon.gov/parks.aspx?id=763




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Eagle Point

1.) Lost Creek Covered Bridge- The Lost Creek Bridge, at 39 feet, is the shortest of all Oregon covered bridges. Since 1979, the structure has been closed to traffic with a concrete span handling the few vehicles each day.


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Gold Beach

1.) Huntley Park - A hiking trail surrounds this entire park that features areas for picnics, horseshoes, softball, and tetherball. Swimming is available in the lovely sandy lagoon. There are also over 60 RV and tent camping sites available.
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2999147-huntley_park_gold_beach-i


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Gold Hill
1.) KOA Kampgrounds - Between Medford and Gold Hill - in the hills of southern Oregon lies this family-oriented and peaceful campground, situated in a rural area less than a mile from the Rogue River and surrounded by farmland. Buffered by hills, it's only half a mile from I-5, conveniently located between Medford and Grants Pass. You're close to Ashland's Shakespeare Festival, Britt Music Festival in historic Jacksonville, Jackson County Fairgrounds and Expo Park, gold panning and year-round fishing, river rafting and jet boating on the Rogue River. The Oregon coast and Crater Lake are easy day trips. Return to shady tent sites, Kamping Kabins and pull thrus up to 100 feet long with free Wi-Fi, cable TV and 50-amp service. Kids will keep busy with the pool, playground, horseshoes, basketball court and rec room with video games and pool table.
http://www.koa.com/where/or/37109/

Grants Pass


1.) Riverside Park -
The pride of the Grants Pass Parks system. Features frontage on the Rogue River, playground, rose garden, large mature trees, shelters, a softball field, a soccer field, lots of grass for picnics and play. During the summer months the park is the home of the Concerts in the Park series. A disc golf course wanders through sections of the park and is another popular feature. 304 E Park StreetGrants Pass OR 97526
http://www.yelp.com/biz/riverside-park-grants-pass

2.) Tom Pearce Park - Park has shelter facilities (#1-seats 150 people, #2-seats 150 people, hester-seats 100 people), 18 hole disc golf course, hiking/nature trail, picnic areas, ball field, river access, large playground, horseshoe pits, volleyball court, and 108 acres of just plain beauty!


3.) Westholm Park - A neighborhood park featuring a softball field, tennis court, basketball area, restrooms, playground and picnic area. Facilities also include a Playground, Tennis Court, Softball Field! 225 SW Wildwood Grants Pass OR 97526




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Medford
1.) Train Park - Admission to Railroad Park is free and people of all ages are welcome to ride the steam trains and visit the displays. Trains are operated by members of the Southern Oregon Live Steamers. The Rogue Valley Model Railroad Club operates model trains in their club's building at the park. Members of the Southern Oregon Chapter, National Railway Historical Society are on hand to answer questions about the historical railroad equipment in the park. A big attraction is the recent restoration of the 1910 Visitor Center caboose. The interior will have displays on the rich railroad history of our area. A self-guided tour of historical railroad equipment is available. The Morse Telegraph Club's antique telegraphy system is operating and will send free telegraph messages to anyone, anywhere. The Southwest Oregon Large Scale Trains club has a garden railroad layout under construction. Bring a picnic and come out and enjoy the day!
http://www.ci.medford.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=497


2.) Bear Creek Park and Skate Park - is approximately a 100 acre park with a great playground, little league fields, an off-leash dog area, a BMX track, an outdoor performing amphitheater, a 25,000 square foot skatepark, various barbecue areas, four tennis courts, and restroom. Please see the pdf amenity link at bottom of page for park layout. Park also features a skate park - This 24,000 sq. ft. facility has various stairs, irregular shaped ramps, narrow arches, corner ramps and MORE, MORE, MORE. Elevated platforms surround the two bowls which drop down 7-9 ft. radius.



3.) Jackson Park and Outdoor pool w/ Slide - One of Medford's many parks, Jackson Park is complete with an outdoor public swimming pool and fun play structures. Grab some "lunch-to-go" and head to the corner of West Jackson and Summit! For more information contact the Medford Visitors Center. (Small charge for swimming pool entry only - park has free admission.) 541-774-2400



4.)Hawthorne Park - This 20 acre tract provides a welcome retreat to busy shoppers, families and anyone craving an open green area. It has an outdoor pool, drinking fountains, play area, 1 bocce ball court, 2 horsehoe pits, a rose garden, restrooms and a large open area. The outdoor pool is operated by the Medford Parks Department in the summer, offering adult lap times, open public swim times and our ever popular and very affordable swim lessons.


5.) Fichtner - Mainwaring park - is located on Stewart Avenue, between Holly Street and Oakdale Avenue. This is a 31 acre site with pathways, four sand volleyball courts, two basketball courts, four tennis courts, a play area, a very small gazebo, soccer fields, and restroom. The Spray Park is the first one in the City of Medford Park system. The spray park can be reserved for private use from 9-11am for $26. It is open for public use from 11am - 9pm.



6.) Holmes Park - is the 2nd most popular wedding park in Medford boasts tennis courts, basketball court, play area and open field. It is situated next to a disc golf course.





7.) Donahue - Frohnmayer Park -
1678 Spring StreetMedford, OR
541-774-2400
Play area, outdoor basketball, drinking fountain. pathway through wetlands.
http://www.ci.medford.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=472



8.) Lone Pine Spray Park - near Lone Pine Elementary School off Lone Pine Road. Water-spray area, restrooms, open space. Play equipment at nearby Lone Pine Elementary School.
http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070707/BIRTHDAYPARTYGUIDE/70718028


9.) Lewis Park - Parkside Village Apartments in west Medford will finally live up to its name next spring when play areas, basketball courts, Spray area, and a BMX track take shape a year behind schedule at the city's Lewis Park. This Park is almost completely done, the city is now working on building the BMX track-- which is getting done fast- so it should be open soon!

Rogue River

1.) Valley of the Rogue State Park - A pleasant green oasis awaits you in southern Oregon's Rogue Valley. Valley of the Rogue Park has both a day-use picnic area and an overnight campground along three miles of shoreline on the Rogue River. A meeting hall is available for groups. An easy, self-guided interpretive walking trail provides a relaxing 1.25 mile stroll along the river's edge.



I-5 at Exit 45B, 12 miles E of Grants Pass

http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_109.php

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Port Orford

1.) Battle Rock Park - The beach side park in the town of Port Orford, Oregon, commemorates the early history of this area at the famed Battle Rock. There is an excellent visitor's center here and one of the most spectacular views on the southern Oregon Coast. The site also lends itself well to the Annual 4th of July Jubilee fireworks. The park serves as a natural amphitheater for the spectacular display.

http://www.portorfordoregon.com/battlerock.html



2.) Buffington Park - After turning west on 14th Street, you will find the entrance and parking area at the corner of Arizona and 14th. Buffington Park has something for everyone. A playground with swings and slides, A world-class skate park with a beautiful cradle, A horse arena, A baseball field, A newly redone basketball court, Newly renovated horseshoe pits, A miniature golf course, Tennis court, Butterfly Garden, and Plenty of benches and picnic tables. What a mouth full! :) but you can surely say that this park really does have everything.



http://www.discoverportorford.com/parks.php



3.) Humbug Mountain State Park - The park and campground are dominated by Humbug Mountain (elevation 1,756 feet) and surrounded by forested hills. The campground enjoys some of the warmest weather on the Oregon coast as the surrounding mountains offer protection from cool ocean breezes. Many visitors enjoy windsurfing and scuba diving. Hiking to the top of Humbug Mountain is a major activity.

http://www.ohwy.com/or/h/humbugmt.htm

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