Philip Robert

One of Ashland’s most attractive features is the little park that runs along Ashland creek. As a newcomer to Ashland I find this to be one of the most enjoyable and accessible parks of anywhere that I’ve lived. And I’ve lived in a lot of places. The entrance to the park is just at the top of the town’s plaza. There is a road that drives up alongside with plenty of parking which makes the walk into town after finding a parking place quite pleasant.

Spring time is in full swing and the local wildlife is beginning to come out. If it’s a sunny day you’re sure to find many small groups of high school and college students, families, singles, runners, bikers (bicycles), sunbathers, picnickers, readers, kite flyers, and such out among the lawns and trails of the park. Ok I haven’t actually seen anyone flying a kite, and bikes aren’t allowed on the trails. It’s still a fun place to hang out.

The other day was warm with plenty of sunshine and I saw a lot of people out wading in the creek. It looked very refreshing. It was a little bit cooler on the day that I snapped this photo of the bridge. No waders on that day.

The colors coming up in the park are amazing. Right now there are cherry blossoms showing soft pinks and whites in many places in the park. Lots of the trees are yet to sprout leaves, but there is a definite sense that full green is just around the corner.