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North Ashland Park

North Ashland Park

North Ashland Park (working name) is a new 6.8-acre park on West Vaughan Road west of the railroad tracks. The Town is currently gathering community input to help shape what this future park could become. This park is currently unfunded and in the early stages of ideation. 

Note: This phase of community input has concluded, but you can explore the results below to see the feedback that helped inform the park's design concepts.

Map: Parcels to be developed into future park along W Vaughan Road.

map of N Ashland Park location

 

Step 1: Community Visioning

Please answer a few questions below on what you'd like to see at this future park!

What is your vision for North Ashland Park? Click the options to rank the following elements from 1st to 4th to show your priorities.

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Closed to responses | 93 Responses

What park amenities and elements would you prioritize in the development of North Ashland Park? Select your top 5 choices.

examples of amenities
Splash pad
37%
Restrooms
72%
Open lawn area
57%
Playground/play area
54%
Sports fields and/or courts
53%
Outdoor games
38%
Public art
29%
Exercise equipment
27%
Amphitheater
25%
Bicycle pump track
20%
Other (provide details in the comments below)
18%
Closed to responses | 97 Responses

What types of programs would you like to see at North Ashland Park?

examples of programs
Nature Programs
71%
Parks & Rec classes (instructional programs, summer camps, etc.)
67%
Special events
45%
Adaptive recreation (programs to accommodate individuals with disabilities)
42%
Fitness classes
41%
Sports/rec leagues
34%
Other (provide details in the comments below)
0%
Closed to responses | 91 Responses

How often do you visit a park in the Town of Ashland?

Weekly
55%
Daily
17%
Monthly
16%
A few times a year
9%
Rarely/seldom
3%
I've never been to a Town park.
0%
Closed to responses | 93 Responses

Which Ashland park or trail do you visit most frequently?

Carter Park & Pool
21%
Fall Line Trail
15%
Stony Run Trail
15%
Kiwanis Pufferbelly Park & Skate Park
14%
Railside Park & Trail
13%
DeJarnette Park
12%
Berkleytown Heritage Park
8%
N/A - I don't visit Ashland parks.
3%
South Taylor Street Park
0%
Closed to responses | 93 Responses

Sharing your nearest cross-streets helps us tie feedback to location to ensure we hear from all parts of the community.

Contact Information

Providing your contact information helps us connect your feedback with future updates so your voice continues to shape the conversation.

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Community Visioning (Oct-Dec 2025)

Goal: Gather broad community input on priorities for this future park.

Town staff and Parks & Rec Committee solicits feedback via online survey and in-person pop-ups at events. Phase concludes with publication of Community Input Summary Report.

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Concept Development (Jan-Apr 2026)

Goal: Translate community visioning feedback into design criteria.

Parks & Rec Committee reviews Community Input Summary Report and works with Town staff to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for conceptual designs.

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Design Review & Budgeting (Summer-Fall 2026)

Goal: Review RFPs, gather community input on design proposals, and finalize budget.

Gather community feedback via open house meetings, focus groups, and online input. Parks & Rec Committee reviews all feedback and finalizes design recommendation. Town staff prepares budget for incorporation in FY28 budget.

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Construction Begins (July 2027)

Pending FY28 budget allocation and/or additional funding (grants, etc.) secured.