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.

Central Park in Ashland OR…read more During our stop in the City of Ashland on our way back to California we walked across the street to Lithia Park. We were wrapping up a Thanksgiving weekend at the time of our visit so leaves have fallen and they may have experienced some rain. It wasn't too chilly, the sun was out and so were the locals (and visitors like us). Lithia Park is a historic park and has combinations of woodland, ponds, gardens, and gorgeous Italian-style fountains. It's no wonder the park has been named the Crown Jewel of Ashland. The park is huge! Lithia Park is located in a lush forested area and also has hiking trails but we didn't go that far. Wow, and I didn't know this but, the park is also a source of Lithia Mineral Water. The park was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Review #3266

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 Wood has been replaced by plastic and metal but the laughter of kids as they run wild is still here.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!

This gym is a universe! Stacy signed us up in the spring of…read more2025 and gave us an awesome tour of Club NW. We've since brought friends in to check out this great gym, and Tanya was happy to give us a tour as walk-ins--thank you! I'll update this review later, but so far, I've only ever found rock climbing gyms to be this exciting. I really appreciate the wide range of activities and options available here. It's kid-inclusive, disability-inclusive, and offers designated times and spaces to make certain areas safer for different groups. There's also a spa with many services, plus other highlights like a fresh juice and food café, saltwater pools, a rock climbing wall, hot tub, kids' area, online classes, and rotating displays of local artists' work each month. I ran into a family member and my obgyn which was pleasant. I could go on. It also happens to be a place where AMR ambulances are stationed while waiting for calls, which is pretty unique. Love it. The one downside I'll mention has to do with gym members, not gym itself. It is important to share though. One experience we had at the pool last July. While pregnant, I regularly swam laps as part of my exercise routine. One day, I invited friends visiting from Oakland to join my partner and me at CNW. One of my friends is an excellent swimmer and instructor. While we were swimming laps, we noticed repeated, intentional, and uncomfortable staring from a group of men in the hot tub. I asked if they were waiting for the pools or something. We were not breaking any rules, being disorderly, or abusing time limits. The energy was noticeable and felt by ALL of us. Perhaps it's worth noting that some older, Caucasian gym members may prefer an environment that reflects Oregon's earlier history. I'm not saying CNW itself is racist, but it would feel incomplete not to share what we experienced that day.

The kids club section is disgusting. They clearly do not clean or sanitize anything. The ball pits…read morehave mold. The toilets had feces on them, there was feces on the floor of the bathroom. We had a party here, which they plan after a full day of kids playing in there so it's not sanitized before. And they are worried about outside food or drink yet have literal sh*t on the floor. Our toddler is now sick from being there, definitely will never be back.

Nice park with plenty of parking. They have slides, swings, grassy area, and a water feature during…read moresummer. The playground itself doesn't have any shade, so bring sunscreen and a hat. The water features are nice and there's plenty of room for everyone. There are ice cream trucks that frequent the park, so be prepared for kiddos asking you to go get them some.

Was a well made, very clean & safe place to visit while we were in Oregon for spring break. Of…read morecourse a little disappointing the water park wasn't active, although completely understandable due to COVID-19 restrictions. My daughter had a wonderful time.

Conveniently located right across the street from my house, Lawnridge Park is a jewell. A full…read morebasketball court (on the Lawnridge Ave. side of the park) where you can find a pick-up game almost any day of the week, and host to charity tournaments during the year, well lit for evening play during the darker months. A tennis court, also on the Lawnridge side of the park. A gazebo for parties, plenty of lush green grass for the kiddies and furry friends to run around on. Big shade trees and a small playground. This park is about 1/2 a city block in size and just perfect for a neighborhood park. I like that the B-Ball and Tennis Courts are on the other side of the park ... cuts down on the noise but you still know when the game is on. The gazebo may be reserved for special occasions but I never do. I just take it over! A very well maintained park, the garbage cans are never overflowing, the bathrooms are clean and stocked, the grass cut at least once a week and watered every night between 11:30 - 1:00 a.m. The sound of sprinklers is not quite the same as the sound of the ocean but, I still fall asleep.

I went see movie in park here with my son. It also has spray park for summer use. It has a…read morevolleyball area, Playground equipment it one great little park.

This is our summer go to get-away to go and let the kids run some energy off…read more It's a little aged and the facilities have seen a lot of use but it is still clean and fun for the kids. We try to avoid the mid day on weekends and LARGE parties are typically set up around the play area and it gets a little overwhelming for the little ones.

Great if you are wanting a spa/relaxation experience with gentle touch rather than therapeutic…read morerelief. Everyone is very nice.

In the seven years I have lived in this Valley I have had several massages that never left me…read morewanting to go back for a second or write a review...until now! I am so excited to have found Helene at Body in Context! She is a natural born healer who also has evidenced years of passionate practice in the human body and how it connects with our worldly experiences. I just finished my first massage and my body is so grateful. She was able to identify aspects of my 20+ year injury that I haven't before. The whole of me greatly looks forward to future sessions and healing! Thank you Helene!