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    Bear Creek Park

    Bear Creek Park

    4.6
    (32 reviews)
    9.2 mi

    The OG flagship park for Medford. Gone is the huge wooden play structure we grew up on where battle…read morewounds were earned from hitting your head running up and down the labyrinth of stairs and hiding spots. Gone are the onslaught of splinters, burns from the hot metal slides and being attacked by the countless wasps hiding in the nooks, crannies and roof peaks. Even back then, this was the park to go to! Fast forward to a recent refresh, the playground is still sprawling and super diverse, something for everyone! Wood has been replaced by plastic and metal but the laughter of kids as they run wild is still here. The only downside is maybe the lack of parking, but on hot summer days you'll find the ice cream truck posted up in the lot closest to the playground. What I really love about this park is that's it's more than just a playground. The greenway cuts through it making bike riding an awesome option. Keeping in that theme, there's a BMX style dirt track with whoops, table tops and fat banks and burms. A comprehensive skateboard park, tennis courts, a huge open grassy area, covered seating for parties and a large dog park round out this sprawling Medford classic.

    Sadly, the bear house and little kids playground was burned on or about Feb 8, 2023. Luckily the…read moreplay area for older kids is still there. My 4-year-old was sad that she couldn't play bear; hopefully the bear house will be replaced. If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!

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    Play structure for littlest kids was burned on or about Feb 8, 2023. Hopefully they'll replace it soon.
    Play structure for littlest kids was burned on or about Feb 8, 2023. Hopefully they'll replace it soon.
    Play structure for littlest kids was burned on or about Feb 8, 2023. Hopefully they'll replace it soon.
    Play structure for littlest kids was burned on or about Feb 8, 2023. Hopefully they'll replace it soon.
    Play structure for littlest kids was burned on or about Feb 8, 2023. Hopefully they'll replace it soon.

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    Play structure for littlest kids was burned on or about Feb 8, 2023. Hopefully they'll replace it soon.
    Lithia Park

    Lithia Park

    4.6
    (165 reviews)
    19.6 mi

    Actually, it was Son #1 & college friend/co-worker and their children the reason why we're at the…read morepark. And being their grandmother, I become a kid again, when I'm with them. I picked the largest pine cones, hidden in hubby's hoodie (I didn't have a bag), to experiment on. The Magnolia tree greeted us, as we entered the park, was in full bloom. I think it's scented, too! My favorite about this park, was the playground. I spent more time swinging with the youngest grandson, and watching him and his 8 years old playmate (friends since toddlers), and walking around to the nearest creek & bridge. If it wasn't feeling like about to rain, we could have stayed much longer! Oh, they also have to drive back to Portland, today, so off they go, and we stayed longer.

    ********** NOT DOG FRIENDLY **********…read more We travel with our dog so we drove here specifically after seeing many online recommendations that this was a great place to bring your pup. It was a challenge finding parking but when we did, we excitedly walked to the park anticipating the enjoyment we would all have. Unfortunately, when we arrived, we were greeted with multiple signs advising that the park does not allow dogs and encouraging people to walk their dogs around outside the park. We did that, as well as attempting one of the trail options but we have better options for that without driving here, hence the two stars. We also understand the necessity of not allowing dogs is specific locations so this review is for anyone researching because the Internet has told them this is a dog friendly place. It is not.

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    Lithia Park
    Lithia Park
    Lithia Park

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    Tou Velle State Park

    Tou Velle State Park

    3.7
    (3 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    This beautiful state park is just north of the town of Medford and runs along the southern bank of…read morethe Rogue River. Though the river is known for its rapids up near Grants Pass, this section is mostly placid with one section of faster water that the little fishing motor boat we saw had no problem with. The dirt, mostly single track trail runs fairly close to the river, with access points for fisherman or fun like throwing rocks into the water. There were plenty of birds to view. We saw one mountain bike and and some sections of the trail had clearly been travelled by horses. There was one groomed loop that was an interpretive trail, with numbered stations but no info. It just may be too early in the season to get maps at entry since the booth was unmanned when we entered the large parking lot. A good time was had by all, including the dogs, though they came home with DOZENS of ticks so be careful out there.

    Nice setting of modest size along the Rogue River but completely mismanaged. $5 entry fee via…read moreself-serve kiosk. Other visitors behind us just ignored the ticket booth without consequence. Once we paid and entered the Park we noted 75+% of the grassy/picnic areas were unusable due to being showered by sprinkler system - thus all visitors were uncomfortably squished together in the few dry spots available. The watering system went on-and-on for about an hour and a half. Thus a giant F/U shout-out is due the OR State Park workers who are either too stupid, too lazy, or just plain so inconsiderate to be bothered to handle their park maintenance chores like watering outside of the middle of the afternoon when the Park usage is at it's peak. And note there are two sets of restrooms in the Park - both apparently permanently closed. Instead there are portable units with no running water. So your $5 entry fee is paying for what, exactly? Too bad this place is so poorly managed. It could and should be a community asset. Instead it's just another example of poorly run government. BTW - when the Park employees did come around to finally shut off the spinklers (some of which watered the parking lot as much as the grass) - they didn't bother to do anything else (like check to make sure folks paid the entry fee, or pick up any trash, or bother to check if patrons were complying with Park Rules re alcohol, etc). What a waste of a resource...

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    Winter at Touvelle.
    Winter at Touvelle.
    Warm day in winter at Touvelle.
    Warm day in winter at Touvelle.
    My boys & dogs checking out the river and Table Rock

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    My boys & dogs checking out the river and Table Rock
    John F. Fleming Veteran's Memorial Park

    John F. Fleming Veteran's Memorial Park

    5.0
    (3 reviews)
    15.0 mi

    This small park is located alongside the Rogue River and is next to the Depot Street Bridge. I've…read moreseen some other Veteran's Parks and this one is way better than nearly all. It's well maintained, it has a great view, there is a lovely memorial and there are even picnic tables. Enjoy the river view and maybe do some fishing! [Review 20950 overall - 34 in Oregon - 1935 of 2023.]

    The John F. Fleming memorial, is a local memorial dedicated to all veterans of Rogue River, who…read morepaid the ultimate price for our freedoms. A beautiful memorial on a nice maintained green belt right on the Rogue river at exit 48 off of the I-5 in southern central Oregon, by the town of Rogue River, adjacent to the Rogue River Visitors Center on the 99 (Rogue River Hwy) road frontage. There are few picnic tables and a few grills under lots of nice shade trees, against a backdrop of the tree lined water front of the river. Plenty of parking, and handicap accessible, this small park is very peaceful and serene. I walked it several times over our most recent visit. There is also access to the water at several points and a water craft ramp under the bridge that passes over. This memorial park is quite busy with people coming and going throughout the day. This is a great memorial that recognizes all veterans past to present day of the area, and should be treated with a certain reverence while there, as a great tribute to those who sacrificed everything... a 5 star memorial 00268

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    John F. Fleming Veteran's Memorial Park, Rogue River
    John F. Fleming Veteran's Memorial Park, Rogue River
    John F. Fleming Veteran's Memorial Park, Rogue River
    John F. Fleming Veteran's Memorial Park, Rogue River
    John F. Fleming Veteran's Memorial Park

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