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 Wood has been replaced by plastic and metal but the laughter of kids as they run wild is still here.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!

Actually, it was Son #1 & college friend/co-worker and their children the reason why we're at the…read morepark. And being their grandmother, I become a kid again, when I'm with them. I picked the largest pine cones, hidden in hubby's hoodie (I didn't have a bag), to experiment on. The Magnolia tree greeted us, as we entered the park, was in full bloom. I think it's scented, too! My favorite about this park, was the playground. I spent more time swinging with the youngest grandson, and watching him and his 8 years old playmate (friends since toddlers), and walking around to the nearest creek & bridge. If it wasn't feeling like about to rain, we could have stayed much longer! Oh, they also have to drive back to Portland, today, so off they go, and we stayed longer.

Central Park in Ashland OR…read more During our stop in the City of Ashland on our way back to California we walked across the street to Lithia Park. We were wrapping up a Thanksgiving weekend at the time of our visit so leaves have fallen and they may have experienced some rain. It wasn't too chilly, the sun was out and so were the locals (and visitors like us). Lithia Park is a historic park and has combinations of woodland, ponds, gardens, and gorgeous Italian-style fountains. It's no wonder the park has been named the Crown Jewel of Ashland. The park is huge! Lithia Park is located in a lush forested area and also has hiking trails but we didn't go that far. Wow, and I didn't know this but, the park is also a source of Lithia Mineral Water. The park was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Review #3266

'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!

Lovely park with well-marked trails. A huge relief to find hiker only trails, though they did…read morecross bike trails for short stretches. Looses a star because the map + directions are baffling -- they use the same colors on the map to indicate hiker/multi-use/bike as they do on the directions with the diamonds to indicate easy/moderate/difficult.

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!

Situated on a country road with many wineries and we checked a few out. Close to many hiking and…read moremountain biking trails. Just 10 miles from downtown historic Jacksonville. The county park could be so much more - at least for the camping aspect. The day use area is pretty awesome. A few short trails and lots of places to lay down a blanket to sunbathe or take a dip or wade in the river. Tubing and getting wet in the river on a hot sunny day is the thing around here for sure. Good for picnics with barbecue pits and tables. Campground where we spent four nights with our trailer does need a little bit more care and maintenance. Mostly tenters but room for trailers and RV's around 30 foot max. Some tight turns between trees as the road weaves through the camp ground on a dirt road with some big holes. One of the night's or a 4-day stay was a loud and obnoxious party of peeps moving back and forth flashlights on between two campsites - that went on till 4 AM in the morning. How rude! We were a bit concerned about our trailer safety - a few shady and a few routy characters camped and I think the Ranger should have asked them to leave. The Ranger did speak with those disruptive parties a few times. The Ranger patrols in the evening were welcome. Another night music played too loud past midnight. Hello, quiet time is 10 PM! I like to enjoy myself and party too but not at the expense of being loud and disturbing to others after 10 PM. An on site host would help with noise and provide more safety. Most campers left their camp sites during the day for wine tasting, hiking, biking, fishing, and playing on the river. So, it would be nice if a host were there to keep an eye on campers trailers, RV's and tents. There is a host at the day use area making a few passes thru camp in the afternoon. Restroom maintenance needs a little improvement particularly in the Covid crisis, more sanitation and trash pick up frequency. We didn't use the restroom because we had our trailer. More attention to camp site tidiness and picnic tables is recommended. All in all, the campground is nestled in a stand of glorious trees of Madrone, pine and oak. Quite the outdoor experience for sitting in the shade of trees and around a campfire. Did I go in the river? Yes! It was so hot hot hot! Ole Ole Ole! Water cold cold cold! Ole Ole Ol! So so so refreshing! County parks can be hit or miss - in my experience - we get out on the road alot too. Stay with state parks for consistency! While the day use area is awesome, we spent most of our time at the park in the campground why I am giving it a 2-star, close to 3-stars with a possibility upgrading to 4-stars provided my recommendations are implemented. I welcome the park management comments any time. YelpOut!

Great place for summer group events, BBQ's, celebrations. You can set up reservations they have…read moreseveral locations at the park to host several functions at a time. Pretty nice place to check out and very cool people to work with.

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.

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.

Kid friendly, and the staff was amazing. My toddler has a…read moregreat time playing and looking at all of the train.

We enjoyed an early fall trip here with our travel trailer. The campsites have good spacing from…read moreeach other and the camp hosts were all very friendly. Sadly the resevoir was shockingly low and what would have normally been nearby water views were limited. Our campsite had water and power and everything worked well for the entire stay. There are two dump stations near the entrance. When the park is full I suspect the dump station could get crowded. There are playgrounds for the kids in between the major campground areas. Restrooms and showers were decent. It's a well maintained campground especially for a public one.

Great place to camp. We were there this past weekend, probably will avoid holidays going forward…read more Wish they'd upgrade tho, old setups, no 50 amp and no sewer. There is a dump tho. Busy place on the holiday weekend. LOTS of kids riding all over the place on noisy motorized playtoys / scooters / power wheels. Campsites are well spaced. If you have a trailer / 5th wheel / motorhome, watch out for dead dry branches that'll tear up your rig. ​

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