City of Medford, Local Government

City of Medford, Local Government The official page of the City of Medford, Oregon. The purpose of this site is to present matters of public interest in the City of Medford.

Participation is encouraged. However, this site is not considered to be a public forum. The City reserves the right, but does not assume the obligation to remove posted comments, which are illegal, lewd, obscene, defamatory, threatening, invade privacy, contain vulgar language, include personal attacks, target or disparage ethnic, racial, or religious groups, or which infringe upon the intellectua

l property of others. In addition, the City reserves the right to remove postings, which are considered spam, include links to other sites, are clearly off topic, advocate illegal activity, promote particular services, products, or organizations, or infringe upon copyrights, or trademarks. Comments expressed on this site do not necessarily reflect the opinions and position of the City of Medfordโ€™s Mayor, Council, or employees. The City of Medford takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for content posted on this site.

Shoutout to our incredible Medford Parks and Recreation volunteers, who in the month of May: ๐Ÿ’š Donated 175 volunteer hou...
06/22/2026

Shoutout to our incredible Medford Parks and Recreation volunteers, who in the month of May:

๐Ÿ’š Donated 175 volunteer hours
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Removed 610 pounds of trash and debris
๐ŸŒฟ Prepped the historic Eastwood Cemetery for its Memorial Day Open House
โšพ Collected large rocks from the Jefferson Elementary baseball fields
๐Ÿ Maintained the pollinator bed at Lithia and Driveway Fields

Thank you for your time, energy, and commitment to making our community a better place! ๐Ÿ‘

Bear Creek Park Gazebo Area Closed โš ๏ธ: A tree has fallen in the gazebo area at Bear Creek Park. City crews are currently...
06/19/2026

Bear Creek Park Gazebo Area Closed โš ๏ธ: A tree has fallen in the gazebo area at Bear Creek Park. City crews are currently on-site assessing the damage and working to safely remove the tree.

For public safety, the gazebo area is closed until further notice. The remainder of Bear Creek Park remains open and available for public use.

Medford Parks and Recreation staff are reaching out directly to customers with upcoming gazebo reservations to discuss impacts and available options.

We appreciate the communityโ€™s patience as crews work to clear the area and evaluate next steps.

Good morning! City offices are closed today, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.๐Ÿ“ Online services: medfordoregon.gov
06/19/2026

Good morning! City offices are closed today, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

๐Ÿ“ Online services: medfordoregon.gov

Strange things are happening around Medford! ๐Ÿฆ–If you hear "to infinity and beyond," don't be alarmed. It's just our fav...
06/18/2026

Strange things are happening around Medford! ๐Ÿฆ–

If you hear "to infinity and beyond," don't be alarmed. It's just our favorite friends making their way around town. ๐Ÿš€

Heads up! The eastbound on- and off-ramps on McAndrews Road will be closed June 18, 19, and 22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ๐ŸšงCo...
06/18/2026

Heads up! The eastbound on- and off-ramps on McAndrews Road will be closed June 18, 19, and 22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ๐Ÿšง

Contractors will be installing new ADA-compliant curb ramps ahead of a paving project scheduled for this summer. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

Detours will be in placeโ€”please plan ahead and follow the posted detour signs. ๐Ÿชง

After nearly 30 years of service to the City of Medford, Chief Justin Ivens is retiring from the Medford Police Departme...
06/18/2026

After nearly 30 years of service to the City of Medford, Chief Justin Ivens is retiring from the Medford Police Department.

A Medford native, Chief Ivens began his career with MPD in 1995 as a Community Service Officer and went on to serve in nearly every corner of the department before becoming Chief of Police in 2021.

Throughout his career, Chief Ivens earned the respect of his colleagues and the community through his professionalism, integrity, and collaborative leadership. Under his leadership, the department expanded staffing, launched new programs and technologies, strengthened regional partnerships, and continued to evolve to meet the needs of our community.

โ€œJustin has always led with integrity, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to the people he serves,โ€ said Interim City Manager John Vial. โ€œHis impact on this organization and our community will be felt for years to come.โ€

Thank you, Chief Ivens, for your decades of service, leadership, and dedication to the Medford community. Your contributions have helped shape the department and will continue to benefit our community for years to come.

Congratulations on a well-earned retirement. We wish you and your family all the best in this next chapter. ๐Ÿš”๐Ÿ‘

Start your enginesโ€”the 41st Annual Medford Cruise returns this week! ๐Ÿš— ๐Ÿ“ Friday, June 19: Show โ€˜N Shine Dinner & Music P...
06/17/2026

Start your enginesโ€”the 41st Annual Medford Cruise returns this week! ๐Ÿš—

๐Ÿ“ Friday, June 19: Show โ€˜N Shine Dinner & Music Party, 6:30 p.m. โ€“ 9 p.m. (Fichtner-Mainwaring Park)
๐Ÿ“ Saturday, June 20: '79 & Older and '80 & Newer Show-N-Shines, 11 a.m. โ€“ 4 p.m. (Fichtner-Mainwaring Park)
๐Ÿ“ Saturday, June 20: Downtown Cruise, 5 โ€“ 8 p.m. (line-up begins at 4:30 p.m. on Central Avenue)

Please expect traffic impacts throughout Saturday afternoon and evening as downtown streets close for the cruise route. ๐Ÿšง

More info, map, and street closures ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.medfordoregon.gov/News-Articles/41st-Annual-Medford-Cruise-Rolls-into-Town-This-Weekend

๐Ÿ“ท: Medford Cruise

We all want to enjoy the warmer weather with our pets, but they canโ€™t always come along for the ride if theyโ€™ll be left ...
06/16/2026

We all want to enjoy the warmer weather with our pets, but they canโ€™t always come along for the ride if theyโ€™ll be left in the car, even for just a short time. โ˜€๏ธ

If you see a pet left in a hot car:

โœ”๏ธ Ask nearby businesses to help locate the owner
โœ”๏ธ Keep an eye on the pet. If they're showing signs of distress and the owner isnโ€™t found, call Medford Police at 541-770-4783 or 911 if it appears urgent
โœ”๏ธ Breaking a window should only be a last resort. When possible, let law enforcement handle it

Love your pets like they love youโ€”unconditionally, and preferably in air conditioning. ๐Ÿถ

*๐˜•๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ถ๐˜ฑs ๐˜ธ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ฌ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ด ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ต.

06/15/2026

Medfordโ€™s newest recreational facility is now openโ€”and hereโ€™s a birdโ€™s-eye view of the courts in action! ๐Ÿ“

Located next to RogueX, The Courts by Lithia and Driveway is now the largest municipal pickleball complex in Oregon, featuring 19 lighted courts for recreational and competitive play. โ˜€๏ธ

The courts are open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and are available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Use is free, except during tournaments or league play that may require a fee. ๐Ÿ•—

Shoutout to Outlier Construction for their work on the project and for providing this aerial view! ๐ŸŽฅ

๐—–๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—น๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ: Need a place to cool off? ACCESS is opening a cooling shelter on Sunday, June 14, and M...
06/14/2026

๐—–๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—น๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ: Need a place to cool off? ACCESS is opening a cooling shelter on Sunday, June 14, and Monday, June 15, from 12 - 8 p.m. at 332 W. 6th Street, Medford.

Snacks and drinks will be available, and pets are welcome.

To get shelter updates, text ๐— ๐—˜๐——๐Ÿฐ๐—ฆ๐—›๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฆ to ๐Ÿด๐Ÿด๐Ÿด๐Ÿณ๐Ÿณ๐Ÿณ.

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