Ashland’s picturesque parks and trails along the tracks make for a full day of fun in the sun. Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month this July at our town’s favorite outdoor venues.
Ashland Trolley Line Trail
Get your steps while you take in history. This 2-mile linear trail follows the historic Ashland-Richmond Trolley Line, extending from 11644 Gwathmey Church Road, at the southern end, to the intersection of Maple Street and England Street in Downtown Ashland.
Carter Park
The centerpiece in the Center of the Universe park system, Carter Park contains a junior Olympic size swimming pool with a slide and kiddie pools, one-half basketball court, a picnic area, playground, and gravel trails through wooded areas.
DeJarnette Park
Eight acres of untamed natural beauty open to hiking, fishing, and biking.
Kiwanis Pufferbelly Park
Roll up to Pufferbelly Park’s skate park, climb the renovated playground, lounge in the grassy play section, and beat the heat in the shaded picnic area.
Railside Park and Trail
One acre of open space with a picnic table and benches perfect for trainspotting.
South Taylor Street Park
This half acre park packs in a playground, tot lot, picnic area, pavilion, grill, and one-half basketball court.
Stony Run Trail
Bike, walk, hike, or run from the intersection of Ashcake Road and South Center Street over the creek and through the woods.
Town Hall Pavilion
Ashland’s ADA Accessible Pavilion hosts live performance during Ashland Fourth Fridays, is available for rental and free to enjoy from the grass and picnic benches.
Train Watching
You can’t visit Ashland without trainspotting. More than 40 freight and passenger trains per day pass through the center of our main street. Check out 7 Tips for Railfans to make your visit extra special!
US Bike Routes 1 & 76
The United States’ two cross-country bicycle trails intersect in only one place: Ashland, Virginia. Click here to see a map of the bike routes.
Celebrate Parks and Recreation month with these awesome Ashland events:
