Frequently Asked Questions

The public can visit the The Grove at 1195 E Main Street on Monday, Wednesday, Fridays from 9am-1pm.You can register for a program, get a map or gift certificate, apply for a scholarship, reserve an APRC facility or get more information about our programs and policies. Our offices in Lithia Park are administrative only and do not have public hours.

The main office at The Grove,1195 E Main Street in Ashland, is open Monday - Friday from 9am to 1pm.

The Ashland Senior Center is open Monday-Thursday 8:30am to 3:30pm, Food & Friends is on site Monday-Friday 11:30-12:30 

The Nature Center is open Tuesday & Thursday 9am-1pm

Only two Ashland Parks DO NOT allow dogs: Lithia Park and North Mountain Park. The rest of our parks are dog-friendly, provided your dog is on a leash. The Ashland Dog Park, a two-acre fenced-in park, is the only park that allows dogs off leash so they can run and socialize with other dogs. To learn more about park locations, rules for visiting, and other info, check out Dog-Friendly Areas.

To explore our current programs, click the Playguide image on the Homepage to flip through our digital guide. When you’re ready to sign up, just follow the Register Online link. Our SmartRec system makes it easy to create an account, register for classes, pay fees, and receive a confirmation email with your receipt.

Prefer another way to register? We’re happy to help over the phone or in person at The Grove on E. Main St., the Senior Center, or the North Mountain Park Nature Center. 

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In addition to programming for all ages and abilities, APRD hosts/promotes the following annual events:

• Rogue Valley Bird Day
• 4th July Run
• Bike Swap
• Summer Concert Series
• Japanese Garden Events
• All In! Adapted Events for Daniel Meyer Memorial Pool & Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink

APRD facilities and specified park locations can be rented for private events such as weddings, receptions, meetings, picnics and family gatherings. Go to our Facility Rentals page for more details.

Currently, APRC oversees four community gardens.

Learn more by viewing the City of Ashland Municipal Code.

The Ashland Senior Center is under the APRC Senior Services Division and is located at 1699 Homes Avenue in Ashland. Visit AshlandSeniorServices.org to learn about all the services and activities for seniors and their families.

• Ashland's Creekside Campground
• Emigrant Lake Recreation Area (Jackson County Parks)
• American RV Resorts, 405 West Valley View Road, Talent OR, 541-535-6632

The North Mountain Park Nature Center is a Division of Ashland Parks & Recreation.

Know before you splash... we monitor water quality each May through October.

APRC manages 48 miles of trails in and around Ashland.

The Oak Knoll Golf Course is a Division of APRD. Oak Knoll Golf Course is located at 3070 OR-66, Ashland, OR 97520. Book a tee time at oakknollgolf.org, or call 541-482-4311. 

Become a VIP member with APRC! VIP... Volunteer in Parks! It's the Natural Thing to Do!"

The Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink is located at 95 Winburn Way in Lithia Park at the corner of Winburn Way and Nutley St. The rink is open November through February each year.