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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Whenever I'm in Ashland one of my favorite things to do is run each morning. This run always includes Lithia Park. The park is lovely with grass, trees and a large stream that runs through the middle. There's a pond where ducks play and picnic benches for those looking for a rest or a place to have some food before taking in a show. If you're looking to take a stroll or hike, the running trail winds its way up the side of the hill and comes out at the street above the main square that houses all of the theatres. A visit to Ashland simply isn't complete without at least seeing this lovely park. 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

Somehow Yelp always finds a way to stir up some distant fond memory from my childhood. Somehow, accidentally, I stumbled across the page for Lithia Park and just about cried. I haven't been to Ashland since I moved back to Cali from there about 10 years ago, but my memories are still enchanted by this park. Ashland is the kind of place where my ten year old brother and I would walk across the whole town on the railroad tracks to get to school and nobody locks their doors. Or at least that's how it was when I grew up there. We lived one street above the park, on Granite. In the summers, my family would walk down to the park, grab a snow cone from the ice cream shop at the end of the plaza, and watch free concerts at the band shell. One thing I won't miss about LA whenever I leave: in Ashland you can actually see stars. Lots of them! My younger brother and I loved playing in Lithia Creek under the waterfalls and pushing each other over in the spinning hamster wheel thing at the playground. The first time I ever smelled weed was here on the 4th of July...I thought it was a skunk, and my former hippie mommy had to explain. Well she probably didn't have to, but it was Ashland. Once my 4th grade teacher got caught smoking pot in the boys bathroom during recess. In any case, the park is beautiful, and romantic. Feed the ducks, play in the creek, take a hike, catch a show, have a picnic, propose to your girlfriend. Do it all. read more

Lithia Park - The end of Lithia Park, buried in the '97 flood! - Parks Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

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Gayle and I spent a lot of time in Lithia Park during our recent trip to Ashland. This is the first time that we were here in the fall, and we loved the different colors, light, and crispness that we hadn't previously experienced in the Spring. We tried to walk the park every day in the morning and then arranged to arrive at OSF early so we could take another stroll. We did all this for the beauty of this Park, our fondness of this kind of mutual exercise, and as a chance to work off some heavy meals. This time around we walked way back into Lithia Park and reached the Reservoir. We also took the trail up into the hills above Ashland and really enjoyed the exertion and both the residential and wilderness views. We're not ready to do the 26 mile round trip to and from Mt. Ashland, but I'd sure like to hook up with a Hiking Club to help us fully explore Lithia Park and its huge surroundings. read more

Really quaint park. They have ducks there that are really unique looking. The pond was really beautiful. read more

Lithia Park - Parks Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

Ashland's most well-known park was featured in every travel map, book, and website I've looked at, not to mention from the mouth of one of my co-workers who used to live in the area. The entrance we came in by has a lengthy river running through it. There are a few bridges crossing over it and I highly recommend taking a minute on them to fully take in the view. The river itself is not off limits as we watched both children and adults playing in the water. The park is full of hiking trails, duck ponds, mini waterfalls, and even a playground for the little ones. Even though we only viewed about half of the park that half was beautiful. Nothing but tall trees and a whole lot of green as far as the eye can see. The bathrooms were clean, the people were polite, and except for a few hippies hanging out at the top of the park it was pretty quiet. read more

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This park was designed by the guy who did Golden Gate Park. I can see the similarities - and it is interesting! Both are beautiful parks, but it's interesting to see how they were built - the similarities and differences due to the presence of a little creek running through the park. Here's things that make it better than Golden Gate Park: - Animals seen here and there... deer and wild turkey - The running creek is pleasant to listen to while walking the trail - A couple of people playing instruments were quite good! A guitar and a cello while I was there - Feel "safer" without panhandlers and "people on wheels" zipping down the trails that SF is so famous for. read more

Lithia Park - Not the first thing that comes to mind when people say, "Wild Turkey" - but this is what you get at Lithia Park. - Parks Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

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Beautiful park! Wonderful fall colors. My husband and I loved walking through this park and all it's glory. It's much bigger than you would think! read more

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This is an Ashland gem and it's right off the downtown. I love walking through this park during any dressing of the year. The best though is fall when the leaves are changing! read more

We LOVE this place! My kids look forward to coming every year. Lots of places to sit and listen to musicians or play. The creek is a favorite place to splash in, second to the climbing rock by the bathrooms. Great playground lots of benches. read more

Lithia Park - Creek play - Parks Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

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A true gem-- beautiful and peaceful Designed by the same architect who designed Golden Gate Park, Lithia Park is amazingly beautiful. It's supported by a special community tax and is maintained with pride by the Parks crew. The children's' playground is a stellar place for families with little ones. The web-gyms are a hit with almost all kids. It's also a very safe park... minus bear season when an occasional ursa rumbles into the park. The splash area is also neat. However, you'll want to watch for signs on bacteria levels. Hikers with dogs have a habit of throwing pet "Acts of Congress" into ditches and such upstream, which occasionally causes warnings not to play in the water due to bacterial growth. Great for family photos if you want to bring your camera! read more

Amazing! Especially in the fall! We did not walk through the park --- though we should have! We saw some nice, wild deers! Good to see. Great experience in a great town! Stop by if you're a nature freak, like us, you won't regret it! Lots of parking. Lots of shop everywhere. read more

Just went there yesterday had a blast with my son he 9. It has a band stadium where they had music in the park last night. They also had a playground where got to play on it great. read more

Lithia Park - Band stadium at lithia park - Parks Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

Love this park! We visit it every time we're in Ashland. It is a fantastic oasis during the summer with the lush green canopy and the creek you can walk in flowing through it. read more

This park is so beautiful with wonderful trails and water features. I could live in this place

A good city park, nice hiking trails and a creek. Trails are mild to difficult depending on ability, but on a warm afternoon the park offers you beautiful views, and easy access to the shopping district in town. read more

The most amazing city park I've ever been to. Wonderful trails, playground and creek area for the kids to play. We walk there almost every day to let are some play. read more

Ashland is very lucky to have such a cool and diverse park. It seems like this park has something for everyone. It has a Japanese garden that is opened to the public, a upper duck pond, Perozzi fountain, playground and more. This park is spread out well enough so that it doesn't feel crowded and I think parks this amazing are perfect for those who want to enjoy the outdoors. We came early in the morning so it was not busy or crowded. We had an amazing experience here. Not sure how this park is later in the afternoon. We were here around 8 am. Our little one loved that she was able to observe the deer real close without them running away. The pound had ducks and the sign said do not feed the ducks. We had no food with us but as soon as the kids sat down one of the ducks got out of the pound in hopes that we would feed it. We didn't. Eve had a little stick in her hand. read more

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Went with my boyfriend and his children to Lithia Park today. We had a great time seeing the different flowers and animal life. read more

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Beautiful park. The bridges are beautiful especially when covered in snow. Must see while in Ashland!! Not great selection of parking however read more

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Perhaps one of the nicest parks on the entire west coast, and one the top 10 things to see in Ashland. Lithia offers: Walking paths Picnicking Benches galore Meadows Unique trees, and signage A year round live creek Pond That is just a few of the treasures here. read more

Just wonderful in every season, something for everyone. Playground, duck ponds, fall leaves, quiet trails.

My husband and I came early this morning for our Sunday walks that we do. My pictures can't even describe the beauty of this place. Everything was just so beautiful, color and peaceful. We could hear nature all around. Birds chirping, water flowing, wind blowing, and we even had a little rain. Definitely different from the Bay Area during fall time. So glad we got to explore and experience this gem! read more

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Such a beautiful park on the Ashland Plaza. Hold onto your valuables, and don't go there alone. Every time I go I have to deal with being harassed by homeless people's dogs running all around, and people begging for $ Every sort of person is entitled to hang out in our pristine park, but most people don't anymore due to all the riff-raff. The Park basically belongs to the homeless now. read more

Take a stroll through this park and lose yourself in nature. There is the wild natural areas and the creek coming through it. And then enjoy the manicured parts like the Japanese Garden and other ponds and areas they have planted. You forget you are right in town if you walk in here for a few minutes its just amazing! read more

I love this park. I have pics of my 16 year old son and he was just starting to walk. My little ones all like the playground and we climbed the rock there together as a family. Thankfully friend Trinity was there. I kissed the man of my dreams here and the Japanese gardens, dating way back. I have been to Forrest Park in Portland which is the second largest city park in the US. Central Park; the largest city park in the US. All comparable to this magical place because of the detail on everything. The quaintness is hard to find. read more

While passing through Ashland yesterday I decided to show my son the beautiful pond I remembered from my trips to Lithia Park in the past. How disappointed I was to find the pond not only filled with green algae (the 3 ducks would get their heads covered in green goop each time they dove under the water!) but surrounded by homeless people drinking from paper-clad beer cans. I absolutely love Ashland for its Shakespeare Festival, beautiful setting and quirky vibe - but c'mon, take care of the beauty and nature surrounding you! read more

Lithia Park - Disgusting algae filling the pond at Lithia Park...poor ducks - Parks Near Me - Ashland, Oregon

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What a beautiful spot! Picturesque, quiet. Wonderful stream running the length of the park. A must visit when in Ashland.

One of the most beautiful parks I know of. I can spend all day in Lithia Park. Absolutely beautiful every day of the year. A wonderful park for families. The play structure is one of the coolest I have ever seen. If the creek is low its fun to walk around in the wading area. My favorite spot are the benches just past the duck pond before the open grass area and play area. I go there to read and draw and soak in the park. Often, a cellist comes and plays there. A wonderful place to take pictures. No trip to Ashland is complete without checking out Lithia Park. read more

Thanks to Carl W, whose reviews have reminded me of the many places in Ashland I have not reviewed. I have spent countless hours in Lithia Park over the years I have been coming here since 1975. It was designed by John McLaren, who designed Golden Gate Park. I have walked beside the creek admiring the redwoods and rhododendrons and through the Japanese Garden w/ Nina many times. We've heard concerts in the bandshell and I've sat beside the lower duck pond reading books and watching the ducks and swans. There is a children's playground and when the water is clean and the weather is warm, families will come to play and to sit beside the creek dangling feet in the water. Little kids will swim under watchful parental eyes. The big flood of 1997 destroyed the entrance to the park and damaged the businesses on the Plaza. The creek banks were later reinforced in a flood control project and the park entrance was rebuilt and looks beautiful and welcoming. There used to be a statue of Abraham Lincoln at the base of the stairs up to the theatres, but the head was out of scale to the body and was stolen so many times that they finally gave up and took the statue down. Just as well. Those heads (I think there were four of them, all identical, all too large) simply did not work. Also added--or rebuilt--after the flood were lovely arched wooden bridges. This is a park to gladden the heart. read more

Everyone's so quick to give this park 5 stars, but it seems like poorly considered fawning. Firstly, the public restrooms are unpleasant. Worse than most rest stops on the I5!! You can't bring your dog in the park, not even on leash. The park is full of aspirant TSA agents with citation booklets just looking to find untidy people to ticket (thanks for consulting the residents of Ashland if we actually wanted little uniformed thugs extorting people for the theatre of safety and the racket that is revenue generation). Then there are the filthy stagnant duck ponds, and the fountains that are turned off half the year for fear of freezing (fountains are very important for prosperity... And the town languishes economically every winter, coincidence I'm sure). The park is beautiful - designed by a genius on a roll, commissioned by generous founding fathers and mothers of our town - people with a vision for the future. And still the various parts of the park have such charm, and the Creek is beautiful. But what the current management team is doing with a wonderful inheritance is below par, and unimaginative. read more

I think it's impossible to hate this park. It's beautiful. It's peaceful (even with people there). It's located near main street with all its lovely shops. Plus it's right next door to OSF. There's great walk ways, a waterfall, lots of lawn space, a kids play grown (or adult, if you beat the kids to the swings), a stream to splash around in and hippies! YAY HIPPIES! I love this place. It's well maintained with a ton of families and couples just hanging about. It's a really great way to waste the day away. Make sure you try the lithia water before going into the park. It's really...yummy. read more

A must-see place on your itinerary in Ashland. The Ashland Creek runs right through it, and there are lots of beautiful scenic paths along it... and a number of bridges crossing the creek. There's nothing more soothing than to sit on a log near the creek, and listening to the calming rush of water. There's a children's park, a lake with duckies, tennis courts... and really wonderful open fields. Plenty of people were having picnics along the creek... there were some benches available for that. My friends and I didn't walk the entire way up the hill... I suppose it could go for miles. But we did end up driving up the hill, and found ourselves at a li'l lake-like reservoir. The water was too cold for our taste, but there was a rope for swinging into reservoir, for those interested in taking a refreshing dip. There's a nice little field there, which was wonderful for our lovely picnic, lying in the grass, reading magazines, and enjoying the weather. Oh yea... and the restrooms are really clean! It's rather surprising, coming from a Californian used to... the opposite. read more

My first time in Ashland so I decided to check out Lithia Park and was not disappointed. It is centrally located off Main Street and is beautifully laid out. Apparently, it is 93 acres! I enjoyed the duck pond and Ashland creek. Although it was very popular on a warm Sunday evening, the park seemed oddly private. Also, there is a nice playground for kids. However, dog owners will be disappointed - dogs are not allowed. read more

Plenty of parking. Great playground that my twin toddlers very much enjoys, we probably came here 4 times in the span of a few days. We saw probably about 10 deer one day- and there were ducks around and squirrels too- obviously the toddlers enjoyed that. Everyone seemed friendly and the moms of the kids there seemed to be looking out for the other kids as well. Super close to lots of shops and foods and it's absolutely beautiful. Not sure how the park could possibly get less than 5 stars but it's definitely a great park. read more

Right in the middle of down-town Ashland! The location of this park is perfect. Locals take their strolls through the park daily and tourists enjoy the convenience during visits to the town centre. It was designed by the same person who completed the Golden Gate Park. You can go for about 3 miles through here. There is a small map near the duck pond at the central plaza. We came when the pond was frozen and ducks were walking on the ice. It was pretty cute. Take a look at the sign and make sure to stop for the taste of Lithia water along the way! Very high in mineral content and one of the only natural springs in the world. You might feel like it tastes like metal but still fun to try it. The path of the trail is very clearly marked and the scenery is beautiful. There is a small creek running along the edge of the trail and a few bridges that you can cross over and stop for a quick view. Simply lovely. read more

This is a must-do activity for any tourist visiting Ashland. It's incredible to have this kind of nature so accessible to the town square. The trees, the japanese gardens, duck ponds, picnic areas, fire pits, lagoons, and more are simply breathtaking. There's also a playground for kids near the entrance. The park is very nicely designed with both paved walking paths and sawdust-covered trails. A great place to take a peaceful walk, trail run, or just get out with a book or sketchpad and enjoy nature. Ahhhhhh....................... Omm..... Note: Some of the upper level trails have Poison Oak, but they do have signs posted. read more

This is a lovely place to walk or sit for visitors and residents alike. The park, as it appears today, was designed by John McLaren who also was the designer of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. The Italian marble fountain was purchased from the 1915 Pan American Exposition and is a must see. read more

Didn't get to check in because my service was unavailable, this place is freakin amazing every time I come up here visiting first time was in 2002. Highly highly recommend to everyone read more