Lithia Park
Lithia Park is the largest and most central park of Ashland, Oregon, United States. First among the places near it is Mount Ashland, at 7.4 mi. For mild weather, aim for May and June (73–81°F highs).
A garden inside Ashland
You can stay in Ashland
Lithia Park is inside Ashland, which has 55 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May and Jun
May and June are the mild months, with highs of 73–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Lithia Park
Lithia Park is the largest and most central park of Ashland, Oregon, United States. It consists of 93 acres (38 hectares) of forested canyonland around Ashland Creek, stretching from the downtown plaza up toward its headwaters near Mount Ashland. Its name originates from lithium oxide (Li2O) or "lithia," which is found in the stream water pumped to the park.
The park has two large greens, a bandshell for public musical performances, two duck ponds, a large playground, tennis courts, community buildings and, in winter, an ice skating rink. It also offers picnic areas and miles of hiking trails.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 93 acres
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1982)
- Wikipedia readers
- 3.3K a year
Staying near Lithia Park
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Ashland (55) and Medford (52).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Lithia Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | in town | — | 55 25 hotels · 3 motels · 21 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 1 RV park | 20,889 | $584K | C+ |
| Medford | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 52 35 hotels · 10 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 86,494 | $417K | D |
| Talent | 5 mi northwest | 5 min | 9 7 hotels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 6,296 | $405K | B− |
| Jacksonville | 15 mi northwest | 25 min | 13 2 hotels · 1 motel · 5 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 2,972 | $649K | — |
| Phoenix | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 motels · 2 RV parks | 4,920 | $415K | C− |
| Central Point | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 19,139 | $389K | B |
| White City | 18 mi north | 25 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 10,750 | $302K | — |
| Gold Hill | 24 mi northwest | 35 min | 5 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 1,317 | $341K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
A wider trip can take in these, within 70 miles.
Big draw60 mi MountainMount Shasta
60 mi MountainMount Mazama
58 mi National ParkCrater Lake National Park632K visitors a year
17 mi Ski areaMount Ashland39 runs · 1,160 ft vertical
36 mi National MonumentOregon Caves National Monument and Preserve64K visitors a year
66 mi National forestSix Rivers National Forest
49 mi MuseumTrain Mountain Railroad
70 mi WaterfallMossbrae FallsPhoto credits
Mount Shasta: Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mount Mazama: Semionk (talk · contribs), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Crater Lake National Park: Zainubrazvi, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Ashland: Alex Lockhart, Public domain · Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve: David Monniaux, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Six Rivers National Forest: Clinton Steeds, CC BY 2.0 · Train Mountain Railroad: Tom703, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mossbrae Falls: Pinecar at English Wikipedia, Public domain
What people ask about Lithia Park
Is Lithia Park in Ashland?
Yes. It’s inside Ashland, OR.
When is the best time to visit Lithia Park?
May and June, with highs of 73–81°.
What is the closest airport to Lithia Park?
Rogue Valley International-Medford (MFR), about 15 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland (PDX), about 235 miles.
Where should I stay near Lithia Park?
Ashland (in town, 55 places to stay), Medford (12 mi, 52 places to stay) and Talent (5 mi, 9 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Ashland
People in Ashland have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.