TOP ATTRACTIONS AND THINGS TO DO
IN SOUTHERN OREGON

Takelma Park, located on 40 acres, including .38 miles of river frontage, is a popular spot among anglers during fishing season and rafters floating the river. The beautiful Rogue River flows along this county park, which features a boat ramp, CXT vault toilet, and a paved parking area with night lights. Located just north of Dodge Bridge Park, Takelma Park offers a convenient local getaway destination. Takelma Park is a perfect location for fishing, boating, rafting, or just relaxing the day away in a peaceful riverfront setting, away from the city.

Two small and beautiful glacial cirque lakes sitting on the Oregon-California border. Reaching the trailhead involves an adventurous drive through some of the prettiest country in the Oregon Siskiyou high country.

Kid Time Children's Museum offers a hands-on discovery space that stimulates brain development in young children, provides a fun yet educational experience, and promotes positive relationships among families. 

The RRRink is an Indoor offering a Pro Shop and Skate Rental. Whether you are a figure skater, ice hockey player or just want to skate for fun, the RRRink is the perfect place to lace up your skates and hit the ice. Private parties, classes and group lessons are offered.

Sample some of the most interesting wines in Southern Oregon. Winemaker Linda Donovan showcases her client's wines in her new tasting room The Urban Cork. Taste wines from Central Oregon, Umpqua Valley, Willamette Valley, Rogue Valley and Illinois Valley. ​ Taste 4 to 5 different wines out of over 100 each day, all crafted at Pallet Wine Company, one of Oregon's Top 20 Wineries.

This is a beautiful day-use park located on the bank of the Rogue River and at the foot of the geologically prominent Table Rocks. You can fish, swim, hike, watch wildlife and experience nature at its finest. An ideal spot for family gatherings or group picnics, the site has a large picnic shelter with cooking utilities. There's a smaller picnic kitchen and three sites with water and electricity. Denman Wildlife Refuge is next to this park and teems with local and migratory wildlife -- a bird viewing paradise.

Located in the viticultural heart of the Applegate Valley in Southern Oregon, halfway between Jacksonville and Grants Pass, the winery and vineyard are set on a beautiful estate with panoramic views, providing a stunning backdrop for tasting our wines. Come experience our knowledgeable and friendly staff, 'Troon to Table' culinary program, picnic area and bocce ball courts.

In 1846, a wagon train led by Jesse Applegate traversed southern Oregon along what became known as the Applegate Trail. Tub Springs Wayside is one of the stopping points before you head down the mountain pass into Ashland. Take a moment to stop here amid the towering fir and sense what it was like 150 years ago. Breathe in the fresh mountain air. There's an interpretive panel at the wayside describing the difficulties faced by these pioneers. The name Tub Springs is derived from the tubs that were installed in the 1930s to provide spring water for travelers. The tubs have been renovated and are still functional today. The same springs that provided early settlers with plentiful fresh water still flow.

This short, lovely hike through the brushy foothills of the little Applegate is ideal for a sunny afternoon in summer, or winter, with a picnic basket and all the kids you can round up. Wildflowers abound in spring. The described route, the Tunnel Ridge Trail, is a connecting link to the Sterling Mine Trail, a 26-mile path under development along an old mining ditch. From the 1870s to the 1930s, the ditch channeled water to the gold mines on Sterling Creek. The highlight of the 26-mile engineering feat is the 100-foot tunnel through Tunnel Ridge. Highlight: An unusual, low-elevation, year-round hike following a historic mining ditch. Magnificent spring wildflowers.

The City of Central Point and School District 6 have partnered to provide this community sports park, known as Civic Field. Located in the northwestern part of the City, Civic Field includes over 7 acres of multi-use fields, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts and walking paths.

Originally named "Shady Cove Park" after the City of Shady Cove, this irresistible stop along the Rogue River offers a boat ramp, picnic tables, barbecues, restrooms, and a fishing platform for the disabled. With a total of 7.86 shady acres and 0.17 miles of river frontage, Upper Rogue Regional Park can take the edge off a hot summer day. Whether using the shaded day use area for a picnic or watching the rafters drift by from the waterfront, just relax and take in one of the more popular county parks.