City of Ashland Kentucky Government

09/01/2026

Consider donating a canned good for River Cities Harvest! Our Fire Department is teaming up with them to collect items over the next two weeks. You can drop off the following items inside the lobby at Central Fire Station:
- Canned meats, fruits and vegetables
- Protein or fruit bars
- Dried cereal or granola
- Peanut butter
- Ready-to-eat crackers

The Ashland Fire Department is teaming up with River Cities Harvest for a local food drive. Items needed include canned goods like meats, fruits, and vegetables; protein or fruit bars; dried cereal or granola; peanut butter; and ready-to-eat crackers.
Items may be dropped off at the Central Station located at 1021 Carter Avenue, Ashland for the next two weeks. A bin is located in the front lobby for your convenience.

09/01/2026

We're here to help! Sometimes city issues arise outside of regular hours. When that happens, you can call our 24/7 customer service line, and they'll make sure your issue gets into the right hands!
📞 (606) 385-3200

Remember, for emergencies, please call 911.

08/31/2026

🚧 Traffic Alerts! 🚧

⚠️15th Street from Wi******er Avenue to Carter Avenue and the alley from 14th-15th Street will be closed starting at 7:30AM on Tuesday, September 1 for a sewer repair.

⚠️Megan Neyer Way from Beech St. to 13th St. will be closed starting Wednesday, September 3 for a storm line replacement. This work is expected to take a couple days to complete.

⚠️There will be a temporary lane closure on Route 5 between Rose Rd. and Donta Rd. on Wednesday, September 2 for a water line repair.

Thank you for your patience!

08/28/2026

The inclusive playground at Central Park will be temporarily closed from August 30-September 1 for surfacing repairs. We expect the playground to reopen on Wednesday, September 2!
Thank you for your patience! 💙💚

08/26/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT! 🚧
Starting Thursday, August 27, portions of 22nd Street between Bath and Lexington avenues will be closed for storm drain, sewer line and road repairs. The road is expected to reopen Friday, Sept. 4.

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

Heads up! 🏃
On Wednesday, August 26, Central Park is hosting Ashland Blazer's All Comers Invitational Cross Country Meet. Over 700 runners are registered! 🤯The park will only be open to those attending the meet. There will be lots of runners and folks coming in to watch, so please expect some heavier traffic and use caution when driving in the area!

Wishing the very best of luck to these student-athletes!! 👏

08/25/2026

Small improvements can make a big difference! Check out this new bike rack in Central Park.
This idea came from a community member, and our awesome Parks and Recreation staff acted quickly. Input from our citizens helps us identify ways to make our city better!

📍Old concession stand area in the middle of the park, near the restrooms

08/24/2026

Thank you to Ms. Stacy Lyons and her art class at Crabbe Elementary for reminding us to only put rain down our storm drains! Ms. Lyons and her students did a wonderful job painting this mural. Be sure to look for it on your next walk around Central Park!

A big shout out to the good folks at Sherwin Williams for donating the paint for this project! 🎨

08/20/2026

Carter Ave. Closure Update 🚧🚨
Thank you for your patience as crews continue to make necessary repairs in the area of Carter Avenue and 14th Street. Work will continue at that intersection over the next several days, and current plans are for paving to occur on Tuesday, August 25 to restore the roadway. Weather permitting, restoration will be complete and the road will be reopened for normal use on Wednesday, August 26.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation while crews work to minimize disruptions as much as possible.