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Park · Ashland, Oregon
Lithia Park
A 37-hectare park along Ashland Creek, which begins at the main square, featuring gardens, ponds, trails and a mineral spring fountain.
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About Lithia Park
Lithia Park covers about 37 hectares along Ashland Creek, stretching from the central plaza up into the hills to the south. It was designed in the early 20th century by the same landscape architect who worked on the 1915 San Francisco exposition, and it is protected as a historic site.
Trails follow the creek past large trees, Japanese gardens, ponds with ducks and picnic areas. The lower section, near the plaza, has a bandstand where concerts are held in summer. In autumn, the foliage changes color throughout the valley.
The name comes from the lithium mineral water from a local spring, which feeds drinking fountains in the plaza. The water has a strong taste, and sampling it is a tradition for visitors.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One to two hours.
Best time
In autumn, for the colors, and on summer afternoons for the concerts.
How to get there
It starts at Ashland’s central plaza. You can reach it on foot from anywhere in downtown.
Tip
Try the mineral water at the plaza fountains, but in moderation: the taste is strong.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Lithia Park
Is there an entrance fee for Lithia Park?
No. It’s a municipal park open to the public.
What is there in Lithia Park?
Trails along the creek, gardens, ponds, picnic areas and a bandstand with summer concerts.
Where does the name Lithia Park come from?
From the lithium mineral water of a local spring, served at fountains in the central plaza.