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.

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!

Ashland, VA Survey

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

Ashland, VA Survey

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

Splash pad

Sports fields and/or courts

Outdoor games

Playground/play area

Restrooms

Public art

Open lawn area

Exercise equipment

Amphitheater

Bicycle pump track

Other (provide details in the comments below)

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Ashland, VA Survey

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

Special events

Parks & Rec classes (instructional programs, summer camps, etc.)

Fitness classes

Sports/rec leagues

Adaptive recreation (programs to accommodate individuals with disabilities)

Nature Programs

Other (provide details in the comments below)

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Ashland, VA Survey

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

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

A few times a year

Rarely/seldom

I've never been to a Town park.

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Ashland, VA Survey

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Which Ashland park or trail do you visit most frequently?

DeJarnette Park

Stony Run Trail

Railside Park & Trail

Carter Park & Pool

N/A - I don't visit Ashland parks.

South Taylor Street Park

Berkleytown Heritage Park

Fall Line Trail

Kiwanis Pufferbelly Park & Skate Park

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Ashland, VA Survey

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

Ashland, VA Survey

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

Name

Phone

The questions marked with a red border are required.

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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.

planned

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.

planned

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.

planned

Construction Begins (July 2027)

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

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