Actually, it was Son #1 & college friend/co-worker and their children the reason why we're at the park. 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. read more

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Central Park in Ashland OR 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 read more

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Walked around this park while visiting Oregon and I was so content. The trees were all different colors and the path was a pretty easy walk. I especially like how much parking there is and so much to do around the park. I can't wait to come back and see it again, there was so much wildlife around and surprisingly quiet for how much people there was around read more

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Magical little hike in the heart of Portland but doesn't feel like it! Be sure you park on the right side of this park. One side is a residential neighborhood and I drove up there the second time trying to get to Lithia Park, all I did was scare some kids playing basketball read more

I wish all cities had a park like this one! So wonderful have such a big, natural park right in the middle of a city. Spring was a wonderful time to visit, too, as the stream was flowing, and the Rhodies & Azaleas were in full bloom. Highly recommended! read more

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Good family walk or if interested in some exercise hiking. Trail a little off. Nice views of mountains and lakes. read more

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Clean, fun, lots of things to do for all ages and abilities. Wish less weed being smoked out in the open but it's Oregon so expected. read more

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Nice park in the middle of Ashland, situated along the stream that runs through town. We spent a lovely afternoon here, strolling along the shady paths, relaxing by the water, and watching our kids play and make friends. I especially enjoyed learning about the various trees from plaques that describe them, from Oregon Grape and California Black-oak to lace-leaf Japanese Maple and American Ash that the city is likely named after. We will certainly return to Lithia Park next time we are in Ashland. read more

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Beautiful park in downtown Ashland. I always make this part of my itinerary when passing thru. Very clean and easily walkable. I'm usually with my dogs, who are not allowed on the nature trails, so we stick to the areas where they can go. Would love to explore more of it one of these days. read more

Peaceful, gorgeous park with lush lawns, surrounded by beautiful trees including one with pink leaves, pretty flowers and Ashland Creek (or is it a river..?) flowing around portions of it. We brought some lunch and sat at a bench under a tree where we could stay dry because it was lightly raining. We will definitely be back! read more

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My hubby did a college internship in Ashland "a few" years back, and has such wonderful memories of his time there, and the many hours specifically he spent roaming this beautiful metropolitan "wilderness," we just had to stop here during our trip out to Oregon in June. Ashland is a WONDERFUL college town/medium-sized city with so much to see and do, and this park right in the middle of town is a GREAT place to take a break, breathe in the fresh air, and explore the surprisingly large number of hidden "nooks and crannies." You can hike around and "lose yourself" for a short walk, people watch on the lawn or spend all day!! Such a great resource, I'm sure it's well-used throughout the year. We saw picnickers, hikers, bikers, several ponds and playgrounds, a nature center, and MUCH more!! Beautiful area in a wonderful city-- Don't miss it if you're in the area!! read more

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The heart and soul of Ashland. Could easily spend several hours walking all the trails. Beautiful in every season. If visiting Ashland, do not miss this! read more

This is the most beautiful park I've been to in the USA. We went towards the end of October and it was magical- so many colors, several families of deer running through. It looked like a Thomas kincade painting or a puzzle. It was chilly and has lots of shade so make sure you're dressed in layers if you go. We also visited the playground swings (wiped them down first bc we are in COVID times) and had a great time. read more

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Lithia Park is just fabulous what a great thing right off the main road and in Ashland and just so many beautiful trees and so many well taken care of pathways I was quite impressed and quite happy to say nice things about this place I want to come back I was only there for a couple of days and I need more of this read more

It's Saturday so art stalls are lining the streets. There are buskers and artists, all playing lovely music. There's a pond with turtles and ducks, a wading area with cold water for dipping hot, tired feet, all in all, a whopping 93 acres of anything you could want. This park is a paradise, and it may be the most beautiful one I've seen. read more

Most lovely place!!only wish you could take dogs, but I get it. In Ashland there are many trails referring to Alice in Wonderland and it could be tha Lithia is Ashland's wonderland...shade, water, trails, animals...and a truly magical feel read more

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Amazing. Beautiful. Right downtown. Waterway throughout the park. Signs telling you plants and flora. Plenty of space to social distance. read more

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If you come to Ashland, and you don't walk this gorgeous park - you are really missing out! It's a treasure! Each time we visit, we come to the park and see something different. In Fall - it's a wonderland of gorgeous leaves and trees. They are so lucky to have this beautiful space in their town! Tip - you can drive the entire distance too - 100 acres!!! Bring a picnic or a blanket. Giant kids play area and an ice rink too! A gem!!! read more

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This is a nice spot to bring tourists for a walk, to listen to live music by "Dan the cello man", etc. However, the fact that locals and tourists clearly ignore the no dogs signs at every possible entrance to the park, coupled with no enforcement whatsoever, not as good as it used to be. And also: the swans are long gone. read more

Gorgeous Serene Park In The Middle Of Bard-Land SITREP "To be (in a park), or NOT to be (in a park)?". That is the question." And the answer is: We were in the park! THE SETUP Lithia Park is a beautiful oasis in the middle of Ashland, OR, just off of the main drag (literally called "Main St."): * Grassy & Green * Lush shrubberies (many with a two-level effect) * Tall solid trees (that could never be cut down with a herring) * Area after area after area of different gardens, ponds, secluded alcoves * Benches, bridges, manicured walkways * A river, duck ponds and waterfalls... ..a veritiable Paradise.... ...AND ABOUT THOSE DUCK PONDS Love the water environment set up here for our feathery friends, AND the attendant population of water fowl of both ducks and gooses. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lithia-park-ashland#3SnVlFAX1NnUWrnCtKRXbA It makes for a fun, relaxing, enjoyable environment. A "MINOR" PARK FAIL However, my main quibble here with Lithia Park - since they go to the extent of setting up this environment for water fowl - is they won't let us feed the duckies: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lithia-park-ashland#dFpMozY55eoFVOUuMgpINA Really? Every duck pond I've enjoyed from San Diego to Sacramento to Seattle let's us feed the ducks. Has the PC Bullshit Patrol really reached these heights of absurdity? Brings to mind a favorite relevant quote... "Lord, what fools these mortals be!" - Guess "who", Ashland?... THE LOWDOWN Awesome beautiful park that you can TOTALLY enjoy....(well, ALMOST)... *sigh* read more

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Some would say it's the best part of Ashland. This park IS a jewel and offers a variety of things to enjoy, from the reservoir to the foothills and all the ducks, bamboo thickets, and trails in between The Japanese garden was great, and hopefully when it's finished it will be even better! read more

Lithia Park is a lovely, 100 year old park that was designed by the same landscape architect as San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, John McLaren. It butts right up to where the Shakespeare Festival is held. That indeed alone tells you this is something very special. The entrance to the park overlooks the plaza in old downtown Ashland, and is named for the supposedly beneficial mineral waters (from a nearby lithium oxide springs) that were a brief draw in the early 20th century. The water can be tasted, spouting from a public fountain in the plaza. It is nasty stuff, unless you one of those die hards who also finds that rusty nails have redeeming flavor elements. Two hard core cyclists were partaking of the mineral water, and I, supposing they were as disgusted as I was, pointed toward the other "filtered" drinking fountain nearby and said, "That's the real water over there!" The man replied, "THIS is the real water!" Oooops! I forgot I was in Oregon. The lush park is rather shaped like a leg, long and relatively narrow, with duck ponds and a lively creek that dances as it makes its way downhill over stones and naturalized tree stumps. The park has a rose garden, Japanese garden, ice rink, bandshell, and multiple playgrounds. There are gracious old trees, bridges, unpaved paths, grassy areas, picnic tables, wonderful places for kids and dogs to play and explore. And as the trees die, they create rotted holes and hidden places that I imagine would be wonderful fairy gardens. It is a serene, magical place to spend the day.. read more

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What a beautiful park! We couldn't figure out where the park entrance was to join in the 10am guided tour. So we tried the self-guided tour (map available online). And we realized the huge parking lot our GPS took us to was on the opposite end of the park entrance. There are restrooms by a playground. Pack a picnic lunch, there are tons of spots to set up for the day. read more

Lithia Park - Parks Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

Was back here recently , appreciating an unseasonably warm and sunny day. Gotta appreciate this 100 acre forest spread in the middle of the town center, designed by same genius creator of SF Golden Gate Park: John McLaren!! Love especially the meandering creek , the large maples, black oaks, sycamores, sequoias, etc Duckies abound here as well. So close to the main hub in town on the south end of the Plaza read more

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If ever there was a five star park with walking trails, then Lythia Park in Ashland, Oregon is it. It's true they don't have a canyon there with a long suspension bridge, but they have everything else a great park should have. Plus, when the leaves are changing colors it's just about the prettiest place you'd ever want to see. The trails are seemingly endless and it feels like you're walking in a rain forest and for the most part they are flat and easy. The children's area has swings and a tall geodesic climbing structure and the other kinds of things you'd expect in a children's area. And because the park is so close to the University in Ashland there are usually, weather permitting, lots of interesting young people, hiking, reading, studying and just being friendly in the park. Also, you'll see a lotta people with cameras in the park, because it's so picturesque, which is one of the reasons Vesta and I keep going back to it. Gorgeous, safe walking trails and photogenic too, you can't ask for much more than that in a park. Well, a long suspension bridge maybe. read more

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This is an absolutely gorgeous city park. I usually visit Ashland in the spring and spend hours walking through the park and taking in the scenery. It just seems to go on for miles and miles. It is nestled into the hills close to the Elizabethan Theatre and the main trail I usually take follows a rambling creek. It starts off like a normal park with a few open fields and new play structures (including an Eiffle Tower like rope climb) for the kids. Then it continues with parallel trails along the creek. There are picnic benches, a band shell and paths that wind up the hills to the gorgeous neighborhoods in Ashland. The colors really come alive if you visit in the fall and I usually see deer and other wildlife during my stroll. It really is the perfect thing to do during the day between the matinee and evening shows. Just beware the poison oak! read more

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A gem in downtown Ashland. All you'd expect in a downtown park, and so much more. There are beautiful grounds to stroll through and a playground. On most days, local musicians, some pretty darn good, are playing by the benches. Near the creek, steps lead you gently down to a deeper spot iwhere kids love to wade during the summer. Walk further into the park along the creek and you'll find tennis courts, an amphitheater that regularly hosts performances and graduations in the summer, picnic groves, a beautiful and newly renovated Japanese garden, many hiking trails, and even a swimming hole. Hiking trails take you along Ashland Creek into the woods, where you can find other trails that join into the extensive local trail system. There's even a swimming hole fed by snow melt from the mountains--take a refreshing dip there during the summer, if you're brave enough. Lithia Park is a natural oasis for both locals and tourists. read more

Lithia Park is such a magical jewel in the heart of Ashland...well looked after but also left Nature to itself with beautiful happy trees and walking paths and a flowing creek...a true oasis of Nature's glory right here in this sweet village of Ashland. read more

I have been here a few times over the years. This visit was a beautiful fall day with the trees all in color. Access was a little difficult because there was a barricade at the main access in town, apparently for construction or something, with not detour signage, but we wandered through some very steep neighborhood above the park and descended to a parking area fairly high up from the in-town access. There is a beautiful duck pond near where we parked which I have enjoyed with hosts and children in the past. Lots to see and apparently people are still feeding the ducks so they are reliably there. There was plenty of parking midday on a weekday in the fall when most people are at work or at school. Not always the case on a weekend or during tourist season. We had limited time to explore this day but you can spend a whole day here with a picnic lunch. Don't miss this gem when you are near Ashland! read more

Absolutely beautiful! If you're a serious hiker and want to check out some rad hikes, go all the way up to the reservoir...and then go past it! The "Alice in Wonderland" trail system behind the park is freaking awesome! You can pick and choose the length and difficulty of the hike you want to do. I've done hikes as short as 3 miles and hikes as long as 20 miles. Use apps like "Hiking Project" to plan your hiking routes. The best part about starting your hikes at Lithia is that when you finish your hike, there are lots of awesome places to grab a beer or eat some delicious food! Check out "Skout Taphouse", which is at the base of the park. Lots of beer on tap and their buffalo cauliflower bites are legit! read more

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Drove thru as recommended by fellow yelpers. We came at the perfect time, early morning. There was wild deer roaming and the leaves on trees were a beautiful red orange and yellow. Something I've never seen. The deer didn't seem to startle easy either even when we got out of the car to capture a closer photo. if your in the area take some time to take it in. read more

Lithia Park - Parks Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

This should be a slam-dunk for five stars, but sadly, it isn't, mainly because the ponds, once the glittering crown of the park are now just rank, dank and corrupted by political correctness posing as environmentalism. Still, go there. Enjoy the new playground equipment if you have kids, or are one of them at heart. Sit at the creek and count trout. Walk the main path. Read, relax, take a nap on the various greens. But please stay away from the forested trails above the mainstream, because that's where I like to run. read more

The main trial leading to the swimming reservoir is comfortable walk even in the summer at a very manageable 1.43 miles. There are a couple of rolling hills; nothing any able bodied person couldn't handle. Most of the trail follows the creek, 80% of the trail protects you from direct sunlight, lots of picture taking opportunities along the way. *Bring a water bottle (a duh) read more

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Lithia Park is an amazing park. There are lots of great walking paths through the park, ponds, kids play area, tennis courts and Lithia Creek that flows through the entire park. Lithia Park is one of my favorite places to take a relaxing stroll. I highly recommend! read more

Lithia Park - Lithia Park in the Fall. - Parks Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

Great park to visit to enjoy the landscaping of different plants and scenery. There's a lot floral fragrances to enjoy along the trail along with seeing the ducks in the pond. There's also many benches to sit and relax and enjoy the surroundings! read more

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Super beautiful park/botanical garden. I love that there are plants that are labeled so I can learn something new. The trail that runs around it goes for quite a ways (not sure how far) but is surrounded by beautiful flora and fauna. I also noticed many spots for peace and quiet reflection near little ponds as well as bridges to simply stand and gaze around on in peace that goes over the brook within the park. There is a small playground for those with little ones. But one of the best things about this park is how close it is to a nice collection of downtown restaraunts. read more

Have family in Ashland! What a beautiful Park literally blocks away from relatives home. The park is spacious, extremely clean and everyone is so friendly. read more

Big, beautiful, woodsy park designed around the Ashland Creek. If you're passing though Oregon on the 5, this is a nice place to picnic and stretch your legs. Parking is free and dogs are allowed though not on the trails. read more

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This is referred to "The Gem if Ashland"! Lithia Park is a serene , perennial, nurturing walk along Ashland Creek. My almost daily walks there since the pandemic has kept me sane! My husband had I have met friends at one of the hundreds of picnic tables where we can safely distance ourselves and enjoy each other's company over a picnic dinner. There are trails above the park for a more arduous hike where there are fewer people. Lithia Park is magical!! read more

This beautiful and friendly park was the best way to spend a warm day. My daughter, who hates hiking, joined me as we meandered through the forested portion of the park, which follows Ashland Creek. There we crossed many beautiful scenes, a heron feeding on bugs in the creek, ducks chilling in a small pool, and family taking a dip the large pool at the top of the trail, and several benches and seats for some relaxation. I saw on the other side of the creek a road and large grassy areas where there were tennis courts, nets and an amphitheater. This is a must when you visit Ashland. read more