Note: The following FAQ’s are limited to Jackson County owned and operated parks only and do not cover city, state or federal parks. State, city, and federal sites are managed by separate entities and are responsible for establishing reopening plans for their respective properties.

It’s important to know that this year will not be the same as previous years. There will be required changes to which facilities and amenities are available for use, as well as new rules to help keep our parks open through the summer.

May 8, 2020, Jackson County Parks has finalized its reopening plan now that the State of Oregon has clarified how park systems can operate during the initial phase of reopening. 

Along with state and federal recreation providers, Jackson County closed all parks to public use on March 23, 2020 in order to comply with Governor Kate Brown’s “Stay Home, Save Lives” order. 

Due to the recently issued order by Governor Kate Brown, all Jackson County Park facilities will be closed to the public effective 12:00 AM, March 24, 2020.

Jackson County Parks takes the health and safety of our guests seriously.  We strive to meet guest expectations on restroom and facility cleanliness and are committed to maintaining clean, well-sanitized facilities.