THINGS TO DO IN MEDFORD & THE ROGUE VALLEY

As one of Jackson County Park's most popular destinations, Emigrant Lake has it all. Located just minutes from downtown Ashland, Oregon, the park offers a host of activities for the entire family. Emigrant Lake is a local oasis nestled between the hills of Ashland and a great opportunity to get away from it all without having to go too far from home. Take Highway 66 east about 3.5 miles to Emigrant Lake Park turnoff (left-hand side) and see for yourself why this is one of the most popular lakes in town!

This park is located at 334 Holmes Avenue, on the corner of Stewart Ave, Holly St and Holmes St. The 31-acre community park features excellent pathways, four sand volleyball courts, two basketball courts, four lighted tennis courts, a play structure installed in 2006, a small gazebo, four full-size grass soccer fields, and a restroom. In an effort to continue providing open access to the public, the volleyball courts and tennis courts are not reservable for private parties and at times they may be in use for league or tournament play. So come and watch some great players!

The Firehouse Dance Hall is a beautifully established studio in downtown Medford, offering classes, events and private instruction. It is a great venue for Special events, Photography, Birthday Parties Corporate Wellness, Meetings and much more.

Located at 4,600 feet elevation in the Southern Oregon Cascades. A truly beautiful setting in pristine old growth forest at the foot of Mt. McLoughlin (9,495 ft). The resort offers 11 cabins for lodging, 45 full hook-up RV sites, electric-only sites and no hook-up sites for tenting. Shower and laundry facilities for our registered guests. Cafe, store and game room at our lodge. Boat rentals and moorage on a lake with a 10 mph speed limit helps make for a peaceful, relaxing stay at the resort. Or, if fishing is not your thing, how about great mountain biking or hiking trails.

Join us for a true southern Oregon experience, Fishing The Rogue river for our prized Chinook king salmon and steelhead. Adventure downstream through a piece of old west history while we guide you in the fine art of salmon and steelhead fishing. Float in the comfort of our heated drift boats while you enjoy the beauty of the river, abundant wildlife and a bit of catered comfort food. Our trips are great for everyone!

Meandering along a rippling creek before opening up to a large grassy play area, this location features playgrounds and tennis courts. The park is enhanced by a large turf area bordered on one side by a peaceful walkway, while the opposite bank is laced with graceful willows shading a small creek.

Only 7 miles within the Oregon border, Foris is the southern-most vineyard in the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by several pristine wilderness areas, Foris now boasts over 178 acres of estate vineyards, just 25 miles due east of the Pacific Ocean in Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley Appellation.

This day spa is from facials to massages, stop in to feel rejuvinated!

This small park, located in the southeastern section of town, features a gazebo, and turf adjacent to the creek. If you are looking for a great spot for a quick picnic, this is it!

The Gold Hill Whitewater Park at Ti'lomikh Falls is about one mile from Exit 40 (Gold Hill) on Interstate 5. To get to the park, take Exit 40 and follow the signs for Ti'lomikh Falls to the new parking lot on Highway 234. The Whitewater Center is on private property on the opposite side of the river from the new public parking lot. To get to the center, take Exit 40 toward Gold Hill. Turn left at Blackwell Road (99) and immediately turn right onto Upper River Road (under the railroad bridge). After one mile you will see Ti'lomikh Falls on your left. Stop and see the Salmon Ceremony monument. The Center is 200 yards upstream. Parking for the Center is in the field across the street.

At its peak, the 19th century mining town of Golden, now a ghost town, was home to 100 people and served as a hub for many others who worked the land in more remote locations. Today, visitors can explore the remaining settlements perched above the valley where miners once toiled. Golden's remains include four buildings: a church, a former residence, a shed and a structure that once housed a post office and store.

Grace Christian School has fields and basketball courts, perfect for a day of family fun.