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CITY OF MEDFORD SPOTLIGHT

COUNCIL CONNECTION: COUNCIL ART CONTEST

QUICK PICK CELEBRATES STUDENT CREATIVITY
What’s your favorite city park?

Michael Zarosinski | Mayor:
Bear Creek Park. Growing up, I loved playing
on the Leathers playground when I was little
and later moved on to the tennis courts as a
teen. Eventually, it became the Medford park
my own family visited most.

Jessica Ayres | Ward 1:
Cedar Links Park is my favorite because
it has something for everyone, from the
dog park and pickleball courts to seeing
families gather for parties and celebrations
in the covered area.

Mike Kerlinger | Ward 1:
Either Lithia & Driveway Fields because I play
in one of the softball leagues, or Lone Pine
Park, where I used to walk my dog almost
every day.

John Quinn | Ward 2: The City of Medford has selected four high school
Fichtner-Mainwaring Park, because it’s in students as winners of the 2026 Council Community
the heart of Ward 2 and the dogs love it!
Art Contest, with each student receiving a $1,000
cash prize and future display in City Hall.

• Koen Knutson, North Medford High
Zac Smith | Ward 2: School – Enjoy Our City
Fichtner-Mainwaring Park, we’re
always there! • Talula Heckendorf, Phoenix High School –
Connections Bring Lasting Memories
• Jordyn Strigle, South Medford High
Kevin Stine | Ward 3: School – Table Rock Rising Over Pear
Bear Creek Park has a deep connection for Vineyards
me. My mom took me there as a kid, and • Andrea Summerhays, North Medford
25 years later, I was able to take my High School – Revitalized Memorial
daughter to play on the same playground. Landmarks in Medford’s Community

Garrett West | Ward 3: The contest was funded through the Council
Prescott Park! It’s the crown jewel of our Community Initiative Fund (CCIF), which is supported
park system, with incredible views of the by local and state marijuana tax revenue.
Valley. I highly recommend it for a
Saturday morning hike.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Nick Card | Ward 4:
Prescott Park. It’s such a unique asset for Attend City Council meetings:
the city, with incredible trails and views! 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. | City Hall, 411 W. 8th
Street, Council Chambers (Room 300)

Kevin Keating | Ward 4: Apply to serve on a Board or Commission
I love them all, but I have to go with
Bear Creek Park. It has a great playground, Share your ideas, email: council@cityofmedford.org
access to the creek, lots of shade, and
a dog park!
Learn more: medfordoregon.gov
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