We ate here while staying at Ashland Springs Hotel and it was definitely at the top of my list for…read morerestaurants to try. Great reviews, great photos, great food, and great service. We had all of those things. My main dish was not to my liking. That's ok and it happens. (It was the meatloaf, and I think possibly they had made some seasonal adjustments to the sides and sauces, because other recent online photos look different). I didn't complain, but the server noticed I didn't eat a lot of the food on my plate. She asked politely if I didn't care for it. And so began a conversation which ended with it being removed from our bill. We didn't ask for that to occur, but they must have felt it was the right thing to do. By the way, the tomato basil bisque had terrific flavors. My husband's fried chicken was delicious! The homemade foccaccia was also warm and fresh. I would return to Larks, and order something different. Because, why not give it another try? It's so cute!

Food 5/5 Service 5/5…read moreAtmosphere 5/5 Our reservation for two was at 6:30pm on a Friday night, we let our server know we had OSF tickets 8pm and we made it! Didn't feel rushed at all, enjoyed wonderful salads (caprese and the daily special arugula/strawberry) and entrees (meatloaf and the lingcod on beet puree special). We did not order wine or dessert, so I'm not sure what we missed, we'll have to go back sometime!

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!

This little park is a testament to all the caring individuals who work and volunteer here…read more It's a bit of history on how things were at a different time and quite a bit of acreage that is adjacent to a baseball park. The baseball park was in use and a few people were wandering the park. Not too busy on a Saturday but there was a lot of nature to see. They have a lot of displays set up so you can see how various animals make their homes. For example black bears and some varieties of birds. Lots of time and money (there are many interpretive signs) has went into this location. It's worth a walk through. The office is open M-F but you can check out the nature outside anytime. Price: Free I'll check it out again when I'm in the neighborhood.

If all the flowers were blooming, I'd give it a 5 stars!…read moreDidn't see Bonsai, so minus a star. Was there one? The Koi fish in the pond, all came to us, when we got there, like they're wishing hubby his 75th birthday! They could tell, he's HERE! They could smell, he's HERE! They could hear his footsteps, he's HERE! The magnolias were scented, some and they're very beautiful at this time. There are other flowers, that were currently blooming, see photos. I'm impressed! It's small! But, I love it, that it's so close to Lithia Park, where we were earlier. I made a separate photo album, just for the Japanese Garden. I will definitely come visit, next time we're in Ashland. 2nd best part about this park? It IS FREE!

Well we love the garden in Portland, Oregon so we had to check it out on our way through Ashland…read more It was so well kept and had the three elements, water, plants and rocks. The staff were great and it was free, but donations gladly welcomed. Great Koi pond. Their koi fish came from a private family in Sacramento, CA., and I think the oldest Koi is 18 years old.

Railroad Park is a cool little outdoor spot. It's about 2 acres in size and is located on "A"…read moreStreet between 6th and 8th. 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. In fact, you can see the track and the view from one side and part of the old Depot across the street

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.

Awesome park with 4 tennis courts, baseball field and pool. There is a decent sized parking lot. A…read morekids' playground.

How could anyone not love something this beautiful?…read more Initially, this lake is deceptive. It looks like a much smaller lake then it is, but once you start driving around it you find hidden coves and fingers that suddenly appear out of nowhere. Each turn of a corner brings a new surprise - a water slide for the kiddies, long boat ramps with a place to tie up your boat, beautiful trees that are sure to fill with leaves and blossom into beauty in the summer. There's camp sites and washrooms - a playground for the children too. And, of course, there's the water sports - boating, water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, fishing. If all this isn't enough, it's really pretty too. Truly, how could anyone not love something this beautiful?

Really enjoyed my walk here. I rode my bike from downtown…read moreAshland to this place. Very easy ride and extremely beautiful! You will pass many vineyards and farming houses. Once I arrived, I walked around, and hiked down to the water for a nap. It's very peaceful.

This tiny half acre park in downtown Ashland was created for visitors to take a moment to enjoy…read moreAshland Creek. It is also my path to and from my hotel to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Until recently, I didn't even know it was a city park. The Ashland parks department has done a nice job making the most of the space. It is an interesting area with staircases crisscrossing the stream and connecting buildings and paths. There is one bench and half (yes half) of a picnic table overlooking the stream. Most people focus on the lush and expansive Lithia Park just a few blocks away. You could spend days exploring that park and it would be a rewarding use of your time. This park takes but a moment.

Lovely little park at the corner of Water and Main. Lithia Creek flows through it, somewhat muting…read morethe traffic noise. There are paintings under the Lithia Street Bridge and a number of murals on the buildings. Always a pleasure to pass through here!

Definitely recommend these guys for your Mt. A shuttling needs. They make sure you're as prepared…read moreto navigate the mountain as you can be. We had an issue that prevented us from riding almost immediately after we started. Unfortunately, it didn't work out for us, but Mike was really accommodating in trying to help us and offered to shuttle us back up that afternoon or next day. I could tell he really wanted us to be stoked on the riding up here, but the Bike Gods and our schedule were against us, so it'll have to wait till next time. I think the price was about right for shuttles, in our experience and I wouldn't hesitate to book with them in the future.

Had some downtime from a baseball tournament in Medford. I connected with Mike who gave me a great…read moredeal on a rental bike and I cruised the Bear Creek Greenway. Had a great time and I appreciated Mike working with me.