Our Parks and Recreation Department works all year long to prepare for the bustling summer season—our crews keep plenty busy maintaining 360 acres of developed and undeveloped open spaces that include many parks, Brookside Golf Course, Brookside Pool, Guy C. Myers Band Shell, Brookside Park Mini Golf Course, Brookside West Dog Park and the various amenities and activities throughout. Check out our guide to summer in the City of Ashland parks—you won’t want to miss a thing!
Brookside Park
Located just west of downtown and covering 32 acres, Brookside Park is home to many of our public amenities here in Ashland and serves as the perfect oasis for your summer day. At this park you’ll find our community pool, mini golf course, tennis courts, playgrounds, pavilions, fishing pond, basketball courts, ball fields, the Guy C. Myers Band Shell and more. Check out what programs and events you might want to join us for:
Summer Tennis Program
The 2024 Summer Tennis Program kicked off on Monday, June 3rd and offers opportunities for tennis players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re learning the fundamentals of the game or ready to hit the road with a traveling team, this program has a spot for everyone.
Brookside Pool
Beat the summer heat at Brookside Swimming Pool—open daily 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Our facility boasts an L-shaped pool with diving boards, brand new water slides and general swimming areas, as well as a dedicated “kiddie” wading pool.
Learning to swim? Join us the weeks of June 24th and July 1st for swim lessons! Registration is $20.00 per child and you can sign up at the pool during open hours.
Every day is fun at Brookside Pool, but be sure to join us for our special events throughout the summer. Add our Night Swim on June 14th and The Big Splash Pool Party on July 26th to your calendars and check back in for more events later this year.
Brookside Park Mini Golf Course
Discover a world of whimsical fun at the Mini Golf Course in Brookside Park! Open daily from 1:00-9:00 p.m., play a round on this course for the perfect afternoon activity.
Guy C. Myers Band Shell
Celebrate our 75th Anniversary with the allure of live entertainment at the renowned Guy C. Myers Bandshell all summer long! Our summer concert series kicks off on June 9th and the lineup boasts an eclectic mix of performances—showcasing a variety of genres from classical symphonies to infectious jazz and beyond. View our 2024 printable schedule here.
Brookside Golf Course
Ashland’s very own Brookside Golf Course is an 18-hole public golf course with a Par 71 layout that features a driving range, practice putting green, Pro Shop, and the Don T. Hostettler Pavilion. Check out our website to book your tee time and see what events are coming up this season.
Brookside Golf Course also hosts our fantastic Junior Golf Program—an experience tailored for juniors aged 8-18, regardless of their golfing background. The 2024 program will run from June 7th to July 15th, taking place on Mondays and Fridays from 8:00-11:00 a.m. for $75.00 per player. You can register your child on or before June 7th at the Pro Shop.
Cahn Grove Park
Our third largest park, Cahn Grove, is nestled in the northeast corner of the city and features six state of the art pickleball courts (with magnificent stadium lights for night games), play areas, pavilions, a baseball diamond and picnic areas.
Brookside West Park
Brookside West hosts quite the variety of amenities and on most summer weekends is a hub of activity with state-wide or multi-state softball tournaments. Besides the ball diamonds and soccer fields, in this park you’ll find our community dog park (with designated areas for both large and smaller pups), a stocked fishing pond, pavilions for rent and even a bicycle pump track and mountain bike trails!
Facility Rentals
Hosting a gathering this summer? The City of Ashland offers pavilions at both Brookside Park and Brookside West for rent to host all types of gatherings. See our website for the rental forms.
We could go on and on about all of the opportunities for fun throughout our parks—playing a game of pickleball at Cahn Grove Park, exploring walking trails at the Sandusky Hollow Nature Preserve, or taking a dip in Brookside Pool—and we encourage YOU to get out here and have some fun this summer in any of the City of Ashland parks!