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Howard School Park Reopens Medford’s First TRACK Trail
After Major Upgrades Opens in Prescott Park

After nearly a year of construction, Howard School Park Southern Oregon kids have an exciting new way to
has officially reopened. explore the outdoors with the opening of Medford’s
first TRACK Trail. The half-mile-long paved trail in
The upgrades, which started in July 2024, include the Prescott Park was designated and opened in June
City’s first Lappset interactive playground equipment, a through a partnership with the nonprofit organizations
large splash pad, an enclosed dog run, shade structures, Oregon Parks Forever and Kids in Parks.
picnic tables and benches, two pickleball courts, and a
small basketball court. A new Portland Loo restroom is TRACK Trails are part of a free, national program
expected to be installed this fall. designed to encourage children and families to connect
with nature through interactive, hands-on exploration.
The 9.2-acre neighborhood park is located at 286 Mace
Road, adjacent to Howard Elementary School. To start your journey, register at www.kidsinparks.com.

New Neighborhood Park,
Pickleball Facility Planned
Near Rogue X

A major development of Wes Howard Memorial Sports Park
is in the works, with a variety of family friendly recreational
amenities slated for installation on the parkland adjacent to
the Rogue Credit Union Community Complex (Rogue X).

The 50-acre site will soon feature a neighborhood park, a
dedicated pickleball facility, three sand volleyball courts,
three youth ballfields, a Vietnam War Memorial, and 260
additional parking spaces to support increased usage.

Work on the various recreational amenities is expected to
begin this fall, with the completion of most features in 2026.

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