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Big Sky Park Expansion

21690 NE Neff Rd, Bend, OR, United States

Project Phase

  • PLANNING
  • DESIGN
  • PERMITTING
  • CONSTRUCTION

Project Overview

Come join the fun! The Bike Park is open!!!

Big Sky is a community park that is home to the Luke Damon Sports complex, a multi-purpose athletic facility. The park also features an off-leash dog area, playground, picnic shelters, and a BMX track that is run by Bend BMX.

A phased design plan developed projects in the park that would improve connectivity and safety, increase accessibility, and offer additional recreation opportunities including a bike park. The bike park was designed in collaboration with community partners and has elements for riders of all skill levels from beginner to professional.

The first phase was completed in June 2023 which included a new entry from Hamby Road, improved vehicle circulation within the park, 93 new parking spaces, more than 1.5 miles of soft-surface trail looping around the perimeter of the park, and bike features including a pump track, tot zone, trials area, bike skills development area and single track trails.

The phase 1 bike features were built through a grant from the Bend Sustainability Fund which invests in projects that protect, steward, and create sustainable recreational resources and outdoor experiences in Bend’s backyard.

Additional bike features will be built in the second phase which is scheduled for a future date. They will include a slopestyle terrain park with start tower and a sessions zone. More information is forthcoming.

Bend Sustainability Fund logo

Located at the corner of Hamby and Neff Roads at 21690 NE Neff Rd.

$4.8 million

Property Taxes, System Development Charges and Bend Sustainability Fund grant

Phase 1 Complete Summer 2023; Phase 2 planned for FY 25-26 and dependent on funding.

Contact Information

For more information on the Big Sky Park Expansion, please contact

Bronwen Mastro

Landscape Architect

Tel: (541) 706-6152

Email: bronwenm@bendparksandrec.org

Spring 2023 – Phase 1 complete

2022 – Construction begins for Phase 1

October 2021 – Construction Contract awarded

August 2021 – Phase 1 Infrastructure Improvements advertised for bid

March 2021 – New budget allocations and project timeline developed

March 2020 – PROJECT HAS BEEN DELAYED DUE TO COVID-19. The expansion at Big Sky Park has been delayed due to other project and budget priorities. 

January 2019 – County Land Use Permit, off-leash dog area expansion

February 2017- BPRD Board approves Master Plan

July 2017 – Big Sky Park Open House

January 2017- Open house with neighbors

November 2016- Two roundtable meetings with current user groups to discuss park usage

June 2016- BPRD staff meets with Bend-LaPine School District staff to discuss the new entrance on Hamby Rd.

May-July 2016- BPRD staff completes an internal audit to discover opportunities and constraints at the park.

Fall 2003- Last master plan update

What is planned for the next phase of development at Big Sky Park?
BPRD is very excited to enhance use at Big Sky Park. Updating the master plan after 15 years created an opportunity to revisit activities and needs in our community. Improvements to the park in this next phase include:

  • Improved traffic flow and parking.
  • New point of access and exit to Hamby Road that will serve as a common access for the park and Buckingham Elementary School.
  • Additional parking for 93 vehicles.
  • Asphalt pump track
  • Slopestyle trails ranging from beginner to professional difficulty level.
  • Single track trails
  • Bike trials area
  • Children’s skill area
  • Bike skills development trail
  • Multi-purpose loop trail around the park
  • Covered picnic shelter
  • Off-lease dog area expansion (completed Winter 2019)

Will the sports fields change with this development?
No, the sports fields will remain the same. Improvements were made to the infield of Field #3 in winter 18/19.

Will there be lighting added at Big Sky?
Lighting is not a part of this project.

Will the proposed entrance and addition parking help with the traffic congestion?
It is anticipated that the new entrance from Hamby Road and the additional parking will ease congestion for park visitors and improve safety where pedestrians and vehicles are sharing spaces.

Will there be bike races with the development of the bike park?
There may be bike races with the development of the bike park. Cyclocross racing promoters are excited about having more bike races in Bend. Depending on the development of the rest of the bike features, there may be other types of races. Any future organized activities will be planned and communicated in advance to ensure the park is a good neighbor.

How will the bike park be maintained?
BPRD maintenance staff will handle the day-to-day maintenance of the bike park along with responsibility for the rest of the park.

Will the BMX course change?
The BMX course is operated and maintained by Bend BMX.  There will be no changes to the courses as part of this project.

Will there be permanent amplified sound?
There is no permanent amplified sound as part of this project. The conditional use permit allows amplified sound for a designated number of events each year. All amplified sound shall comply with the applicable residential DEQ and County requirements.

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