Capital Projects

Active Projects

Project 1 - Replace Butler Perozzi Fountain

This project will fund the replacement of the Butler-Perozzi Fountain in Lithia Park. The Fountain is a prominent, well-known and historic feature in Lithia Park. For more detailed information visit Butler Perozzi Fountain Project. Thanks to our community, the fundraising goal was reached in October 2024.

Together, we will preserve this beautiful jewel of Lithia Park!

We will post updates as the project progresses 

February 25, 2026 updates: 

The Ashland Parks Foundation, with City approval, is leading a project to recreate the historic Butler-Perozzi Fountain in Lithia Park, preserving its beauty and structural integrity for generations. The original fountain, installed in 1916, has suffered significant weathering and mechanical issues over the last century.

Thanks to community support, the Foundation has raised approximately $800,000 for the restoration. A Construction Steering Committee of local experts recommended creating an exact replica using durable Vermont marble, while preserving the fountain’s original design. Local sculptors Jack Langford and Kevin Christman will produce the fountain, with Outlier Construction rebuilding the terrace, stairs, plumbing, and electrical systems. The fountain’s original bottom pedestal will be displayed alongside the new structure.

Timeline:

• March 1, 2026 (weather permitting): Construction begins

• Fall 2026: Project completion

• Pre-construction: Two nearby maple trees will be removed due to root damage; replacement landscaping is planned

Once finished, the fountain will remain a centerpiece of Lithia Park.

Project 2 - East Main Park (Phase 1)

History of the Project

In early 2019, APRC adopted a high priority goal to “design and build a new East Main neighborhood park, including the top priority of the second Ashland dog park.” and to “work with volunteers to explore costs and locations for a pump track and mountain bike skills park.”

This 5.52-acre open space was purchased in 2018 from the Shaffer family, a long-time Ashland family who acquired the property in the 1960s. In 2021 an additional 1.0-acre contiguous to the 5.52 parcel at 2290 E Main St was purchased, bringing the total acreage of the park to 6.52. This project will offer the citizens of Ashland a park on the south end of town.  This is a replacement for the YMCA Park that was sold in 2017. 

View project presentations & public meeting materials

Phases of the Project

Phase 1 currently includes development of 6.52 acres at East Main Street as a neighborhood park, including a dog park, bike pump track and skills park and street improvements. The anticipated long-term expenses are currently undetermined, but the goal is to design this park to be low maintenance with minimal water use.

A majority of the Pump Track and Skills Park project will be funded by grants received by the Rogue Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA).

To learn more about their organization visit RVMBA. 

We will post updates as the project progresses 

February 25, 2026 updates: 

Public Works and Parks meet with design team on February 25, 2026, to plan solicitation approach. Contract award expected this summer.

February 5, 2026 updates: 

There have been updates to the project timeline. Details on the November 2025 bid process and next steps are outlined below.

• Bid Process: November 2025

Parks & Recreation issued a call for bids in November 2025. During the bid process, staff identified missing components in the construction drawings, which caused confusion for potential bidders. After the bid period closed and following consultation with the City Manager’s Office, the decision was made to cancel the bids, regroup, and restart the process.

• Next Steps – Restart Process

In collaboration with Public Works, Parks & Recreation is rebidding the project. Staff are currently working to review, confirm, and correct any missing elements in the bid documents and construction drawings.

Around April 2026, the City of Ashland anticipates issuing bids for two East Main Park Phase 1 projects:

• • Public Improvements (street improvements)

  • Park Development

Construction is anticipated to begin in July 2026, with substantial completion expected by June 30, 2027. Staff are also in contact with OPRD (Oregon Parks and Recreation Department) regarding a grant extension.

Summer 2025 updates: 

East Main Street Park began as a replacement park for the YMCA Park that was sold to the YMCA. A masterplan was completed. The masterplan identified concerns from the westerly neighbors opposing a park vehicular entrance off Abbot Street. 

This was addressed by moving the vehicular entrance to East Main Street. This required the City to annex the property into city limits because the County does not permit vehicular entrances off an arterial road. The annexation of the parkland into city limits requires street improvements to be completed on East Main Street. These improvements are estimated at $750,000 to $1 million.

At the July 9, 2025, Park Commission business meeting, staff were directed to follow up with Community Development and Public Works then report back to the Park Commission.

In the coming weeks, the Planning Commission and City Council would review a modified proposal in consideration of the criteria for annexation

(AMC 18.5.1). AMC 18.5.8.050.E that requires that adequate transportation facilities be provided for the proposed development. It is a possibility, per code, to modify the requirements. 

The adopted capital budget for the project is $2.5 million. The utilization of any additional capital funds, above the allocated budget, would require a budget amendment. This would impact the Department’s ability to implement other capital projects this biennium and in the future.

• It was decided that the entrance to East Main Park will remain on the East Main Street side.

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Project 3 - Hunter Park - Tennis Court Major Maintenance Project

The Hunter Park Tennis Courts were developed in the early 1990s. Given that they are past their useful life, a major maintenance project to replace the court surfacing and associated tennis infrastructure is planned for the summer of 2025.

Updated Project Information:

Thank you to everyone who attended the informative meeting about the Hunter Park Tennis Courts.

The Hunter Park Tennis Courts have a tentative construction will begin August 2026 and conclude by November 2026.

• Hunter Tennis Court Meeting Presentation | September 24th, 2025
  • Hunter Tennis Court Meeting Summary

The final draft of the CIP Plan was approved on January 8, 2025. Review the plan for more information.

This page will be regularly updated with the latest project information as we progress through the planning, development, and implementation stages. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us, we’re here to help!