Parks & Recreation

Overview

Welcome to the Town of Ashland's Parks and Recreation Department! As the “Center of the Universe,” Ashland offers a variety of unique and engaging parks, trails, and recreational opportunities to reach a diverse community of citizens and visitors. Whether it’s jumping into Carter Park Pool, watching passing trains on Railside Trail, or taking a nature walk in DeJarnette Park, Ashland has a park or program for you!


What We Offer

The Town currently maintains four parks and numerous trails. These parks include a variety of seasonal activities such as a swimming pool, playground equipment, fishing pond, skate park, basketball courts, and picnic shelters.

Download our Ashland Parks Brochure or view more detailed information about town parks.

Our Trolley Line Trail will eventually connect to Petersburg and the communities in between. To learn more about the 43-mile Fall Line Trail visit its site.

If you're looking for easy routes to stretch your legs and enjoy the outdoors, follow one of these five paths. 


Alternative Recreation Resources

There are a number of recreation activity and program providers within the Town of Ashland and Hanover County. Click on this link to view the County's recreation website.


Our Parks and Facilities are Tobacco Free.

The Parks & Recreation Department is committed to healthy, safe, and welcoming parks that improve the well-being of our citizens. That's why we've partnered with the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth's "Share the Air" campaign to designate our parks and trails as tobacco and e-cigarette free. Learn more about the initiative here.

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