This awesome spot on the Applegate is a local favorite. Families tend to take up the real estate…read moresince there is something for everyone in the group. 1st off, be sure to go get your day use pass from the office($5, good for a few of the other parks nearby). They have a pretty active parking crew checking vehicle payment... I've heard they have no qualms with breaking windows, slashing tires, or even throwing a boot on for the deadbeats/delinquents. I mean come on, $5 is a cheap price to pay for a great day on the lake (you and your carload of people). The biggest draw is probably the sandy beach just down from the lawn... couple that with the great water temp and you got a good recipe for a chill day. Bring a cooler, chairs and some shade if you can! Oh yeah don't forget to bring your 4 legged pal if they're friendly!

Campground isn't really off the beaten path, as in you will have neighbors. Friendly hosts and…read moreconvenient little market (though buy your ice prehand). This is not a pull-up-to-your-campsite type of set-up. Unless you pack really lightly (like hike it in lightly) you will need to use their provided wheel burrows to get your gear in. It's a bit of a workout :) Getting lakeside was also a bit of a trek due to the lake being so receded. The lake was it's lowest ever this year, according to the camp host- so 2020 will be a short season. Water temperature was wonderfully cool (but not cold). Go soon if you are planning on going at all. Lastly, if you are a bit adventurous you don't need to buy wood here- there is plenty driftwood lying around.

The OG flagship park for Medford. Gone is the huge wooden play structure we grew up on where battle…read morewounds were earned from hitting your head running up and down the labyrinth of stairs and hiding spots. Gone are the onslaught of splinters, burns from the hot metal slides and being attacked by the countless wasps hiding in the nooks, crannies and roof peaks. Even back then, this was the park to go to! Fast forward to a recent refresh, the playground is still sprawling and super diverse, something for everyone! Wood has been replaced by plastic and metal but the laughter of kids as they run wild is still here. The only downside is maybe the lack of parking, but on hot summer days you'll find the ice cream truck posted up in the lot closest to the playground. What I really love about this park is that's it's more than just a playground. The greenway cuts through it making bike riding an awesome option. Keeping in that theme, there's a BMX style dirt track with whoops, table tops and fat banks and burms. A comprehensive skateboard park, tennis courts, a huge open grassy area, covered seating for parties and a large dog park round out this sprawling Medford classic.

Sadly, the bear house and little kids playground was burned on or about Feb 8, 2023. Luckily the…read moreplay area for older kids is still there. My 4-year-old was sad that she couldn't play bear; hopefully the bear house will be replaced. If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!

Such a beautiful park right next to downtown Ashland. It's peaceful, green, and feels much bigger…read morethan I expected. You can enjoy the scenery without having to do a long hike, which made it perfect for us after a long day of driving. I also love how easily you can walk between the park and downtown. Definitely one of the highlights of Ashland and worth stopping by even if you only have a short amount of time.

A beautiful, lush green park with plenty of space to walk, relax, and play. There are huge trees,…read moregreen grass, and a little river running through the park, making it such a peaceful and delightful place to spend time. You can even see deer walking around or grazing in the park from time to time. It's conveniently located right next to the city center, making it an easy place to visit while exploring the area. The Sunday market is also worth checking out. Local artists and vendors set up booths, and you can find all kinds of cute and unique handmade art and crafts. Such a lovely park--definitely worth a visit!

"The more that you say, The less I know. Wherever you stray I follow. Begging for you to take my…read morehand ". Nothing says I love Oregon better than running around the forest for no legit reason. I was trying to find a way to Portland and realized that cutting through Medford was easier. This is no average hikers forest, this is "oh yes, leave me alone. I am running away from my unhappiness". I drove my minivan from California and found this cool place. I had no idea it's so serene. Only in the Northwest you get large forest such as this. It's even bigger than what I see in California. Of course, I repeat the wondering around the forest again in PDX later on. Well marked with 0 fear of getting lost. If you are walking alone, best tag alone with some people in front of you. Like Forest Park in Portland, the drill is simple, TAKE OFF THAT MASK AND SMELL THE FRESH AIR. I wish I discovered this place earlier but as of June of this year "oh yes can my life get any happier?". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EvwIw4gIyk

'Mazin maze Mountain bike or hiking trails! Be ready! Be fit! Get after it!…read more A steady work out with a fascinating forest of Riparian Oak's, Pines, Madrones and Manzanita. Sparse wildflowers at this time. Most of the time you're in the shade. And you'll be happy because half the time you're climbing or half time headed down. Seldom flat. Often curvaceous and fast curving close to those enchanted trees. Worth the hike or bike. Trails well marked! Blue, green or black diamond. Something for everybody. Even so it is best to carry your smart phone Trail Forks or All Trails app to ensure you're headed in the right direction. Can be confusing because it is a maze of trails!

On December 13, 2013 the Jacksonville Garden Club dedicated the Veteran Memorial Park in honor of…read moreall the men and women whom served our country. The main focal point in the park is a sculpture called the (Universal Infantryman). There is an memorial plaque dedicating 3 trees in memory of 3 specific World War 2 soldiers. A blue Star Marker also let's everyone know that this park is a Veteran Memorial Park. To all of our military men , women and family, Thank you for your service!

We came for a picnic in the day use area…read more It's a lovely savanna setting with oaks and tall pines and open fields and many birds. There are several shelters with many picnic tables and some outside the shelters also. The picnic areas are clean, with trash picked up, and there are toilets and plentiful parking, not a little in the shade. If I lived near here, I'd be a regular.

It was my first time to this park as my friend invited me and they didn't pass on the message that…read morethis was a paid park so I didn't have enough cash. Well, they apparently do not have the same lenient rules for online payment when it comes to people of darker skin color because as I had my friend on the phone, who, of course you guessed it does not have darker skin color. She told me on the phone, which the guy could hear in an ear shots because she was on speakerphone that she was let through without paying and he had her take a picture of the online payment for code for her to do it that way. I proceeded to tell him exactly what she's telling me and he's acting confused. He never showed me this paper clip or or acknowledges the fact that you could pay online at all. I tell him I need to go cause they're actually leaving soon, so can I just go and I will do the payment some other way, he continues to act weird and confused and like cash is the only way or or else he's not gonna let me go through. Then he says oh the rangers are gonna be stopping by, blah blah. so to end this so that it doesn't turn into me sitting there for 10-30 minutes. I had to tell him my plans to go there quickly and come back because I can't be here all day. They're gonna leave soon. I get to my friends and tell them this story and they confirmed that this is a very odd interaction and clearly probably has a lot to do with discrimination/ the way that I look. To add to this a very angry looking female Park Ranger was staring like somebody had just spit in her Cheerios like she was ready to fight someone maybe the only person of color at the park over six dollars...? You need to do better. This is ridiculous behavior in 2026 especially. They're lucky I probably can't sue for this stupid interaction. Only adding a star because it is a nice park/play area.

Far enough away that it's not filled with people visiting OSF but close enough to be walking…read moredistance from down town is this nice park. It's two levels, a smaller grassy and play area up top right off of a bridge, and a larger area down the hill. It looked like there was a parking area at the base of the hill but I didn't explore that part of the park. The play structure is modern and clean and even has those spring horses I loved from my childhood but most of California has deemed too dangerous for kids. The view from the upper area was very nice, it parallels 5 but you don't see much of the highway because of the trees. I was there in the beginning of October and the trees were coloring in preparation of dropping their leaves adding to the beauty of the view.

Sooooo many reasons for a 5 star... I'm not sure where to start. Here goes nothing!…read more - completely free!...but please donate (BRING CASH) as it's the only way to keep this local treasure alive and well for all to enjoy. 5 different clubs throughout the park, so share a little love to each and everyone. - affordable food, snack and drink options (debit/credit cards accepted at the snack stand)... Things like hot dogs, burgers, chips, sodas, ice cream, snow cones! There's a covered eating area with a huge, cool bell near for the kids to pull and ring - available for birthdays, complete w tables and chairs, BBQ grills, and plenty of shade -so many exhibits and things to explore that there's something for kids of all ages (read EVERYONE). Not sure of all the sizes (scale models http://www.soc-nrhs.org/medfordrrpark.htm) but there's everything from the little tracks and trains grandpa use to play with to bigger version of the same. Then there's the trains that actually load up 30 people at a time and take you all around the park, and finally full size trains parked throughout for you to climb aboard in order to experience and explore history. This is truly a rare place and if you have kids it's a must visit at some point while here in little ol Meddy. *** only open 2nd and 4th Sunday's from April through October from 11-3 (I think)***

Took the grandkids to this park and had such a great time. I can't believe the entry fee is set up…read moreon a donation basis. Looking forward to taking them again soon.

Just a few words: Beautiful, large, friendly rangers, well kept & price is awesome. You can't go…read morewrong booking this place. From where we live the drive up is a winding road (HWY 62) but it's worth it. Plus it's only 33 minutes from Crater Lake!

Nice campground and we really like it there. Lots of trees and shade, the bathroom needed a little…read moreattention but otherwise we will return. Very enjoyable.

Great, hidden little park complete w gazebo, bbq stations, grassy area for pets and a newer…read moreplayground for kiddos. This place is rarely ever crowded and is a great little place for birthday parties during nice weather.

Great park. Lots of shade and gorgeous trees! Plentiful green grass and upgraded playground for the…read morekids