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March 22

Spring Break Skate & Swim | All Ages

Sunday, March 22 - Sunday, March 29

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March 27

End of Season DJ Skate Party | All Ages

Friday, March 27 - Saturday, March 28

6:30PM - 8:00PM
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March 31

Lunch & Learn: Birding In Central Oregon

Tuesday, March 31

12:00PM - 1:30PM
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Feed your body & mind as local experts share their knowledge about topics important to you. Bring your own brown […]
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April 09

Empower Bend: Evidence, Innovation, and Everyday Function

Thursday, April 09

12:30PM - 4:00PM
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Bringing together Parkinson’s research updates, medication education, and guided movement to support people living with Parkinson’s. This afternoon program brings […]
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May 12

Alzheimer’s Association Community Conference

Tuesday, May 12

12:00PM - 4:00PM
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The Alzheimer’s Association invites you to a Community Conference in Bend. Join us at Larkspur Community Center for the latest […]
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May 16

Volunteer Project Day – Barbed wire removal and litter clean up- SE Bend park district property (Rose Property)

Saturday, May 16

9:00AM - 12:00AM
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June 09

Live Well, Age Well Expo – Free

Tuesday, June 09

11:00AM - 2:00PM
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This fair, previously called the “For The Health of It! Health and Wellness Fair” has a new name this year, […]
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June 13

Volunteer Project Day – Social trail work at Shevlin Park

Saturday, June 13

9:00AM - 12:00AM
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June 24

Volunteer Project Day – Social trail work at Shevlin Park – north

Wednesday, June 24

9:00AM - 12:00AM
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July 11

Volunteer Project Day – Farewell Bend Park south to the Deschutes River Trail

Saturday, July 11

9:00AM - 1:00PM
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July 29

Volunteer Project Day – Pine Nursery Park Off Leash Area

Wednesday, July 29

8:00AM - 11:00AM
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October 03

Volunteer Project Day – Riley Ranch Nature Reserve – lower canyon area

Saturday, October 03

9:00AM - 12:00PM
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Spring Break Swim & Skate | Mar. 22 - 29
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River Canyon Park

61005 Snowbrush Drive, Bend, OR, United States

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Site development is minimal at this natural area, and features pathways through native vegetation and rim rock areas, river canyon views, bird watching opportunities, and picnic tables and benches.

The site is perfect for a relaxing step into nature in the River Canyon neighborhood.

Please note that there is not permitted access to the river or COID trail from this park. Please respect COID signed regulations.

5 am to 10 pm

61005 Snowbrush Drive, Bend, OR, United States (Directions)

Street Parking

0.5 acres

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River Canyon Natural Area was acquired in 2004, working with River Canyon Estates for development. The name coincides with the name of the nearby subdivision.