On of our best dining experience since we moved to the Rogue Valley in January, 2022. Having moved…read morefrom the Chicagoland area, we were spoiled by some of the finest restaurants in the country (World?) We had the Hanger steak, which was stellar. Add a couple of Manhattans, and we were in heaven. Our compliments to the Chef, Franco Console, our server, Kevin, and everyone on the Larks staff. Randy and Nicole Talent

Food was exceptional, unfortunately the service was not. We made a 6:30pm reservation for an 8pm…read morecurtain opening a few blocks away, which the staff said would give us enough time. We ended up waiting 45 minutes to an hour just for our salads. The meatloaf was very delicious and went well with the aioli and potatoes. Portions were huge. Same goes with the sundaes for dessert, which we sadly only had 10 minutes to eat before dashing out for a show. Be nice to the servers, they are doing a great job trying to manage organized chaos. That said, I advise management to think creatively of new systems for customers in a town where many dinners are planned around the Oregon Shakespeare Festival evening plays.

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.

********** NOT DOG FRIENDLY **********…read more We travel with our dog so we drove here specifically after seeing many online recommendations that this was a great place to bring your pup. It was a challenge finding parking but when we did, we excitedly walked to the park anticipating the enjoyment we would all have. Unfortunately, when we arrived, we were greeted with multiple signs advising that the park does not allow dogs and encouraging people to walk their dogs around outside the park. We did that, as well as attempting one of the trail options but we have better options for that without driving here, hence the two stars. We also understand the necessity of not allowing dogs is specific locations so this review is for anyone researching because the Internet has told them this is a dog friendly place. It is not.

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!

A new and larger improved Japanese Garden appeared sometime within our COVID-inspired 4-year…read moreAshland absence. It's quiet, it's serene, and contemplative. And I didn't even hear the obnoxious nearby Pickleball "ping". Gayle and I took a stroll through the Ashland Japanese Garden during our recent return visit to OSF. It was a bit of a rainy day and very little was in bloom, so the place didn't "pop", but I'm not sure that's the point. Admission was free and the Garden is clearly a work in progress. All in all, it was a most enjoyable visit, and one that we hope to repeat as Ashland retakes its place on our travel plans.

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.

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!

This is not a park. It's a tiny path in between two streets with trees and a small creek. You…read moresneeze and you'd miss it. We missed it three times. Parking it terrible since it's right in the heart of Ashland. Also, dogs are not allowed to walk through this "park." If you're already down there and need a nice shady spot to sit, you can on one of its like two benches. There are some cool paintings on the ceiling underneath the main street. Say hi to the homeless man sleeping there when you visit.

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.

Hard to have a bad time when getting shuttles by Bill and Sue. Top notch service and super sick…read moreAshland trails. Love seeing these two every time i'm in town. If anyone is looking for the quick and dirty on how to ride ashland trails this is the place to go. Peace and love.