City of Ashland Oregon

09/06/2026

Human Services Spotlight: Join us for the Community Resource Fair this Wed, Sep 9, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Bellview Grange.

Connect with 25+ local organizations offering vital housing, food, employment and personal support resources. Enjoy complimentary snacks and crafts while you explore. Come with questions and discover how these local service providers can support you through a hard time, help you live your best life or connect you with resources you didn’t know were available!

Ashland Community Food Bank - Offering food to residents of Ashland & Talent. Striving to create a dignified and respectful experience for all.

Rogue Valley Street Dogs - Mission is to fund and facilitate spay-neuter and essential support services to improve the lives of pets living in poverty.

Ashland Senior Center with Ashland Parks and Recreation- Helps seniors and their families access resources, services and programs. Support services are free, but some have age, residency or income restrictions.

GoodWorks by Goodwill - Provides job services like resume building, interview practice, job search skills and computer access for free to community members

Oregon Department of Human Services Vocational Rehabilitation - Help individuals with disabilities find employment.

Oregon Department of Emergency Management - Emergency preparedness for emergencies/disasters impacting Oregon.

Jackson County SART - (Sexual Assault Response Team). Information and resources for r*pe and assault victims, support line, and help.

Community Works, Dunn House - Serving those suffering from domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.

United Way of Jackson County - Works for Youth Opportunity, Financial Mobility, Healthy Community, and Community Resiliency so every person in our community can thrive.

211info - Contact center& resource hub, for the services provided, by our community partners. We help people find and navigate local resources, like food, housing, rent and utility assistance, etc.

Check out the vendors and learn more at ashlandoregon.gov/CommunityResourceFair.

09/05/2026

The weather station at North Mountain Park is back!

09/05/2026

Interested in learning how the Food & Beverage Tax helps to fund Capital Improvement Projects in Ashland? Visit ashlandoregon.gov/YourTaxesAtWork

09/04/2026

Housing Support Spotlight
We have a lot to talk about on Sep 9 at the Community Resource Fair - here's a spotlight on the groups who will have tables about housing 🏠:

Fair Housing Council of Oregon - mission is to end illegal housing discrimination and promote equal access to housing choice through education and enforcement of fair housing law.

Housing Authority - Family Self-Sufficiency and Homeownership - info about signing up for waitlist for both HCV Program and Affordable Housing in Jackson County.

Trusted Homes - Community Land Trust - expanding homeownership through building and stewarding permanently affordable homes.

Southern Oregon Housing 4 All - volunteers and advocates who support housing as a human right and are currently volunteering at the City of Ashland nightlawn.

OHRA is a shelter and resource center based in Ashland and serving Jackson County. Visitors can find assistance such as resource navigation, computer access, and free laundry and showers.

Rogue Retreat - mission is to meet individuals experiencing homelessness right where they are, offering immediate stabilization through our shelter and housing-first approach

Maslow Project - We end youth homelessness sooner, through a holistic approach that builds resilience and preserves hope.

VA Homeless Program - Through a range of homeless-related Veteran services, VA provides help for Veterans and their families through access to secure, stable housing.

See you at the Community Resource Fair on Sep 9, 3:30-5:30pm, at the Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Rd - ashlandoregon.gov/CommunityResourceFair

09/04/2026

As of Sep 3, the fire danger has dropped to MODERATE. Please stay vigilant - We still have a few weeks of summer left - warmer temps, dry days and wind can change things quickly. Check out all you need to know about fire safety and emergency preparedness at ashlandoregon.gov/GetReady

Fire danger dropped yet again(!) with continued rain and cool temperatures to MODERATE as of 10:00 AM today. Restrictions on equipment use in areas of dry vegetation relaxes to a 1:00 PM shutdown. Work in green, irrigated landscapes can take place at any time.

Please remember that conditions can change quickly, and very likely will given that there's still weeks of summer and early fall to go! Dry days, and especially wind, can increase the flammability of fuels quickly. It is still fire season and all burning is prohibited.

https://www.ashlandoregon.gov/982/Summer-Fire-Season-Information

City of Ashland Oregon

09/02/2026

As of today, Sep 2, our Fire Danger has gone from EXTREME to HIGH and we are oh so thankful! Restrictions on the use of power equipment has been eased, but please stay vigilant - conditions can change quickly with increased temps and winds! All you need to know about fire safety and emergency preparedness at ashlandoregon.gov/GetReady.

The fire danger level in the City of Ashland decreases to “HIGH” (yellow) on September 2nd, 2026 effective immediately and restrictions ease on the use of gas-powered machinery in areas of

09/01/2026

📅Save the Date!📅 City of Ashland's Housing & Human Service Advisory Committee is hosting their annual Community Resource Fair. Join us at the Bellview Grange from 3:30 to 5:30pm on Sep 9. Meet service providers from all across the Rogue Valley. Check out the vendors and learn more at ashlandoregon.gov/CommunityResourceFair.

Fair Housing Council of Oregon Ashland Community Food Bank OHRA Rogue Retreat Maslow Project Rogue Valley Street Dogs Rogue Credit Union Jackson County SART United Way of Jackson County Unete Center for Farm Worker Advocacy Ashland Family YMCA, Oregon Resolve Center for Dispute Resolution and Restorative Justice Ashland Climate Collaborative 211info Jackson County Library Services - Oregon Jackson Care Connect

09/01/2026

Should the Parks Fee continue past June 2027? Take our survey by Mon, Sep 14, and help shape City Council's decision on funding for parks, recreation, and senior services. Plan to attend the Council Study Session on Sep 14 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 1175 East Main St. Public comment will be taken at the beginning of the meeting. Learn more and take the survey at ashlandoregon.gov/ParksFee or go directly to the survey at surveymonkey.com/r/ParksFee.

08/29/2026

🌳 Did you know Ashland Parks & Recreation has multiple Capital Improvement Projects underway to improve our existing parks and expand recreational opportunities throughout the community?

Here’s a quick look at what’s happening:

⛲ Butler Perozzi Fountain
Restoration is moving along quickly, with new footings, terrace and stair walls, plumbing and electrical work underway. The concrete work is expected to wrap up this fall, with the Vermont Imperial Danby marble fountain being sculpted and installed this winter. The project is expected to be completed by the end of fall, with the finished fountain installed this winter.

🎾 Hunter Park Tennis Courts
Renovation began August 3 and is currently on track for completion in mid-October. Improvements include new asphalt, acrylic surfacing and striping, fencing, nets and posts, shade cloth, and an additional drinking fountain. Once complete, the site will feature seven dedicated tennis courts and one multi-use court striped for tennis and activities such as bike polo and futsal.

🚲 East Main Park – Phase 1
Construction kicked off in August and includes public improvements along East Main Street, plus a new pump track, restrooms and dog park. The public improvements are now complete, and park construction is expected to begin within the next month. Phase 1 is anticipated to be completed in Summer 2027.

And while these major projects are happening, our Parks & Recreation staff are working every day behind the scenes to keep Ashland’s parks and trails beautiful, safe and ready for the community. From maintaining sports fields and trails, clearing debris, managing weeds and helping with fire safety to keeping restrooms clean, collecting trash and maintaining our facilities—there’s a lot that goes into caring for our parks.

And we can't forget, our Recreation and Senior Services teams create and provide classes, activities, programs and resources for all ages, helping connect our community through recreation, learning, wellness and fun.

You may not always see everything that happens behind the scenes, but the results are all around us. We’re proud to care for Ashland’s parks and recreational spaces today while helping build a better community for generations to come. 💚

Have a question or see us out and about? Don’t be shy—stop and say hi!

Visit ashlandparksandrec.org for project updates, activities, parks, trails and services.

08/29/2026

City e-News, Aug 28… Your Voice Matters: Take the Parks Survey Now! Here’s a snippet of what’s inside this issue: Keep bears away – grill and pet food tips; Community Resource Fair on Sep 9; major projects updates; upcoming Council meetings and much more! Read and subscribe at ashlandoregon.gov/CityNewsletters.