Ashland California Last Updated: 05/02/2023 | |
Ashland is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Alameda County, California, near San Leandro and Hayward. The population was 23,823 at the 2020 census. It is primarily a residential area with a mix of single-family homes, apartments, and townhouses. | |
The Ashland area is home to several parks, including Ashland Park, which offers sports fields, a playground, and picnic areas. The Ashland Youth Center, operated by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, provides after-school programs and other services for local youth. The area is also home to several shopping centers, including Bayfair Center, which features a variety of retail stores, restaurants, and a movie theater. Additionally, the nearby city of San Leandro offers many amenities and attractions, including the San Leandro Marina, which offers boating and fishing opportunities, and the San Leandro History Museum. Ashland is well-connected to the rest of the Bay Area by several major transportation routes, including Interstate 580, Interstate 880, and the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system, which has a station in nearby San Leandro. |