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Lithia Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,782 Google reviews · Running trail in Ashland, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lithia Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
100-acre park with grassy lawns, gardens, ponds & wooded areas, plus tennis & volleyball courts.
What runners say about Lithia Park
“Playground, clean bathrooms, pond, Japanese garden and benches throughout.”
“If you have extra time and fancy a short walk, the Japanese gardens are nearby and beautiful to visit (public access, with winter hours available on their website).”
Since moving into the area we've visited the park twice and have had a great experience each time! Access: The park can be easily accessed from the heart of downtown Ashland which makes it a fantastic central location for a non-technical, well populated afternoon trail walk that can be followed up with lunch or dinner…
This park is stunning and whimsical. I adore this park! There is always music of some kind going on in the park. It's beautiful to walk and also lovely to just sit by the pond with a book. It's gorgeous and if you are in Ashland you are missing out of you do not check it out.
One of my favorite places to go to when I wind up in Southern Oregon. It is so peaceful, calming, relaxing and refreshing. It's just a great park to be in, and it's safe.
Wonderful urban Park in the small town of Ashland. There are features of a typical park like grassy areas, picnic tables, and a playground. There are also multiple paths along the creek as well as some that go up the hill into a sunny Oak covered slope. There is even a free Japanese garden.
Trail conditions & character
“If you have extra time and fancy a short walk, the Japanese gardens are nearby and beautiful to visit (public access, with winter hours available on their website).”
“Playground, clean bathrooms, pond, Japanese garden and benches throughout.”
“The trail through the park has wood chips and is a good route for a fairly easy hike.”
“Parking can be a challenge during the weekends but you can find small parking lots along Granite St.”
Plan your run at Lithia Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteashland.or.us
- Phone(541) 488-5340
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–11 PM |
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