City of Ashland Oregon

06/23/2026

Q: Is anyone monitoring the aggressive deer map (Wildlife Tracker)? It's gotten scary the last few days. Not everyone reports their run-ins, yet injuries are already showing up.
A: Yes, the data from the Wildlife Tracker goes to Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, which is monitoring the deer situation in Ashland. Input from the public helps us spot patterns and problem areas. The goal of the Save Our Wildlife campaign is to educate residents and tourists to keep wildlife wild by not interacting with or feeding them, and we're encouraging people to report incidents involving aggressive deer. Treating deer like pets and luring them with food causes them to congregate in unnatural ways, which has led to unhealthy deer in town. If we aren't successful in changing some people's habits, lethal removal may need to be considered. The campaign, which runs through November, is our effort to change things before we get there.
Learn more and file a report on the Wildlife Tracker at the Save Our Wildlife campaign page: ashlandoregon.gov/Wildlife. In this case, We are Better Apart!

06/22/2026

Your 2025 Water Quality Report is here. From snowmelt and rainfall to your tap, Ashland's primary water source is Ashland Creek, collected at Reeder Reservoir and we're pleased to report that all water treated meets and exceeds Oregon Health Authority and EPA water quality regulations. Visit ashlandoregon.gov/Water to read the report and learn more about our water divisions and conservation.

06/22/2026

The Lithia Park restrooms near the playground will be closed this week for repairs, Jun 22 to 26. Portable restrooms available in the parking lot across from the playground.

🚧 RESTROOM CLOSURE NOTICE 🚧

The Lithia Park Playground restrooms will be closed June 22–26 while crews install new restroom partitions as part of ongoing improvements to the facility.

During the closure, portable restrooms will be available across the street in the Ice Rink parking lot, including ADA-accessible units.

Additional permanent restroom locations in Lithia Park are available:
• Along the Calle near Skout Taphouse
• Near the Bandshell
• Near the pickleball courts

The playground restrooms are expected to reopen on June 26, or sooner if work is completed ahead of schedule.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we make improvements to the restrooms and enhance the visitor experience at Lithia Park.

Questions? Call us at 541-488-5340 or email [email protected].
of Ashland Oregon

06/22/2026

Did you know Ashland has a wildlife tracker? If you spot problematic deer or bear activity in your neighborhood, please report it! Accurate data helps the City and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife monitor wildlife movement, identify problem areas and respond effectively. Report, report, report! gis.ashland.or.us/wildlife (Wildlife campaign info, including Dos & Don’ts and FAQs , at ashlandoregon.gov/Wildlife.)

06/22/2026

Sewer crews begin cleaning and camera inspections the week of Jun 23, ahead of pipe lining work starting as early as July 6. No digging involved, just brief, local disruptions. More at ashlandoregon.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/509. Insituform Technologies

06/22/2026

Due to forecasted high temperatures in Ashland, a Cooling Center will be open TODAY, Jun 22, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the OHRA Center located at 2350 Ashland St.
This Cooling Center will be managed by OHRA (Opportunities for Housing Resources and Assistance) Contact information for OHRA: 541-631-2235 or email. More at ohrahelps.org.
This is a low-barrier, no-frills, cooling center, a safe and clean space with access to cool water and bathrooms. Well-behaved pets are allowed and must be under owner's control at all times. There is limited space available.
The Cooling Center is staffed by OHRA personnel and willing volunteers at all times.
Want to receive notifications for shelter/center activations in Ashland?
Text 97520SHELTER to 888777.

06/19/2026

Defensible Space: Small actions around your home help protect the whole neighborhood. One of the most impactful things you can do for wildfire safety is to create and maintain defensible space around your home. Defensible space means reducing flammable materials within about 100–200 feet of your home so there is less for wildfire embers or flames to ignite. It also gives firefighters a safer place to work when they need to protect homes during a wildfire.
In Ashland, because our homes are so near to each other, defensible space works best when we do it together. When each household reduces risk around their own home, it helps protect nearby homes too.
Start with simple, high-impact actions:
Remove pine needles and leaves from roofs, gutters, decks, and under raised structures. Prune low-hanging branches away from roofs, walls, and decks. Keep bark mulch, debris, firewood, patio furniture, and other burnable items away from the first 5 feet around your home, especially near decks, fences, stairs, and other wood attachments. Keep firewood and other combustibles at least 30 feet from structures, including neighboring buildings. Screen attic and crawlspace vents with 1/8-inch metal mesh. Avoid planting directly under eaves and work toward creating a 5-foot non-combustible buffer around your house.
A free Wildfire Risk Assessment, or WRAP assessment, can help you identify what needs attention and what to prioritize. Schedule one today at ASHLANDOREGON.GOV/FIREADAPTED. Each of us taking action around our own home helps protect our neighbors. Working together is how we reduce wildfire risk across the whole community.
Additional info on Fire, Water & Emergency preparedness during the fire season and drought can be found at ashlandoregon.gov/GetReady. Ashland Fire & Rescue Fire Adapted Ashland

06/17/2026

Hazing & Honking… Did you know hazing wildlife is actually encouraged? And, it’s not illegal! If a deer wanders into your yard, honk your horn, clap your hands or run your sprinklers to encourage them to move along (see exception below). It keeps them wild, and it’s not cruel, it’s kind. Honk if you love them, because in this case, "We are Better Apart! " Learn more at ashlandoregon.gov/Wildlife or link in bio. EXCEPTION: if you spot a lone fawn, the kindest move is simply to walk away and leave it be – mom is likely nearby.