ROGUE VALLEY OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

The natural inclination, upon reaching the PCT crossing on Soda Mountain Road, is to hike in the opposite direction on the PCT, away from Hobart Bluff, south toward Soda Mountain’s 6,200-foot summit. While that is not a bad hike for a while, the route misses the summit and ends up following old jeep roads. The trek eastward towards Hobart Bluff is not only far easier and less snowbound but impressive in its own right. Some consider it more scenic than the Soda Mountain direction. Highlight: An easy path into the Western Cascades, not far from Ashland. Terrific vistas.

One of Medford’s most popular neighborhood parks, Holmes is located at 185 S. Modoc Ave. Tucked into a quiet residential area, the park features paved and unpaved pathways, a modern play structure, mature trees, basketball and tennis/pickle ball courts, and a large grassy multi-purpose lawn.

The Howard Prairie Resort is 155 beautiful acres, including 1.63 miles of lake frontage and breathtaking views of Mt. McLoughlin. The lake waters are teeming with both trout and bass and have some of the best fishing in Southern Oregon. Offering everything from tent sites to large RV sites, a rentable 2-bedroom Cabin, a store, restaurant, laundry facilities, and full-service boat marina, The Howard Prairie Resort is the ideal location for a unique outdoor excursion for the entire family, either for just a weekend or your summer vacation destination. Discover a true ambiance of natural camping in one of Howard Prairie Resort's campsites with spacious tree-covered spaces.

Abundant natural beauty and miles and mile of trails gives visitors the opportunity to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.

The Skate Park offers rails, stairs, double sets and grinding blocks for both beginning and expert skateboarders. With a restroom, drinking fountain and picnic bench nearby, this is the ideal place to spend the day.

Picture yourself in a campsite overlooking Lost Creek Reservoir with wildlife, large conifer trees, and mountains surrounding you. Take a hike or bike ride on our 11-mile trail system, through the forest with year-round streams and wildlife viewing. Take a swim in the cool, mountain water; rent a boat from the marina (call (541) 560-3646 for information), and troll the 10-mile lake for trout and bass ... an angler's dream. Or bring your own boat and water skis and spend a few days in the sun! The park is about 40 miles from Crater Lake National Park, and makes an excellent jumping-off point for an exploration of Southern Oregon.

These days it’s easy to look at many 9-hole courses around and shrug them off as beginner level, but we assure you...this is no ordinary course. Laurel Hill has been compared to a regulation course with the drives removed. The four par-4s are in the 275-300 yard range, but because of the tree-lined doglegs they require two good iron shots to reach the green (as far as we know, no one has ever driven any of them from the tee).

Liquid Blue’s vision is to create a paddle board community of friends and athletes who could enjoy the benefits of the Southern Oregon and Emigrant Lake. Owners/instructors have 20 + years of experience in training athletes, individuals and teams.  By providing a variety of quality boards, paddlers are able experience the design that best fits their needs on the water.

Located on the east side of Medford, Lone Pine Park offers its citizens a nice place to bring the kids to enjoy the spray park or to walk the dog on the asphalt .25 mile loop. Amenities: Seasonal Spray Park Restrooms Gazebo Walking Path Open Turf Area Approx. 4 Acres

Nestled in the heart of the Cascade Mountains, Lost Creek Lake and Marina are a welcome surprise when traveling along Highway 62 towards Crater Lake. Just 36 Miles from Medford, Lost Creek Lake can be a pleasant day-trip or a week long camping adventure.

You have discovered Ashland, Oregon, and the famous Rogue River Valley, so whether indoors or out, you are headed for Adventure and Entertainment Southern Oregon-style!

The Medford Parks and Recreation Department is Southern Oregon's largest provider of recreation services. Our staff coordinates over 275 programs, services and events each year. Our department is also responsible for the care, maintenance and programming of 25 City parks and 10 municipal buildings, including U.S. Cellular Community Park(USCCP)and the Santo Community Center.