Parks, Recreation and Facilities

Parks Web Page Photo (1).png

We provide a system of attractive, safe, clean, accessible, interconnected parks throughout the city and coordinate a variety of passive and active recreational activities. Our mission is to create healthy lives, happy people and a strong community. Continuous improvement and customer service. Our core values are:

Innovation, Community Enrichment, Excellence and Exceptional Customer Service.  

Fall Guide Cover 2025.png

Fall Registration begins Sept. 3

Advertising & Sponsorships

The Medford Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of partnership opportunities.

 

Learn More!

 

Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan

In 2024, the City of Medford updated its Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan (formerly known as the Leisure Services Plan) to shape the next 10 years of citywide park and recreation services. Adopted by City Council in December 2024, the Plan addresses systemwide needs, identifies specific improvements, and outlines goals and policies for future actions based on community priorities and needs.

Learn More!

 

Medford Parks & Recreation Foundation

The Medford Parks and Recreation Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), was established in 2005. The Foundation raises funds, fosters partnerships, and advocates in support of specific projects and activities that benefit our City parks and recreation programs.

The Foundation is funded primarily through support by individuals, groups and businesses who are committed to the preservation and expansion of youth and adult programs as well as the City park and trail system.

Learn More

Special Event Permit

A Special Event consists of private events, sporting events, public events, and fairs & festivals. They are considered ‘special’ events because they are outside of the host’s normal business, program, or activity.

Special events are generally hospitality or entertainment-based, and are therefore of a social, rather than business or fundraising, nature.

Apply for a Permit

Photos & Social Media Disclaimers

Upon occasion, Medford Parks and Recreation staff or contractors may photograph participants in recreation programs and events, or people on or within Parks-managed properties. Photos may be used for illustrative and promotional purposes.

Learn More

Current City of Medford Bid Opportunities

ITB ANNOUNCEMENT
CITY OF MEDFORD
411 West 8th Street
Medford, OR 97501

 INVITATION TO BID

Sport Court Resurfacing

The City of Medford (here in to referred to as Owner) invites the submission of bids for a qualified construction contractor to resurface the sport courts at Fichtner-Mainwaring Park and Roosevelt School Park. Fichtner-Mainwaring Park is located at 334 Holmes Park, Medford Oregon 97501 and Roosevelt School Park is located at 1212 Queen Anne Ave. Medford OR 97501.

The complete Invitation to Bid (ITB) document may be obtained through BidNet Direct at: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/oregon/medford

Bids must be returned no later than 3:00PM, PDT, October 31, 2025. Late bids shall be rejected. It is the sole responsibility of the respondent to ensure bids to the ITB are submitted prior to the deadline.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids not in compliance with all prescribed public bidding procedures and requirements and may reject, for good cause, any and all bids upon the finding that it is in the public interest to do so. The City reserves the right to waive any and all informalities if it is deemed in the best interest of the public.

The City’s programs, services, and activities are open to all persons without regard to race, gender, age, handicap, religion, ethnic background, sexual orientation, or national origin. For further information about this policy, contact the City of Medford Human Resources Office.

Questions related to this ITB must be submitted through BidNet Direct. For assistance

with using BidNet Direct please call 800-835-4603 option 2 or email support@bidnet.com