Juniper Operations Update

For Thursday, March 19:
Juniper Swim & Fitness Center’s South Entrance/Lobby off Franklin Ave. is closed. All parking lots remain open.
Best access, including for those with mobility issues, is via the North Entrance off 5th St.

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Mar 19

Located along both sides of the Deschutes River, First Street Rapids Park is a local favorite enjoyed year-round.

The Deschutes River Trail - River Run Reach runs through the park, connecting Sawyer Park to the north and Pioneer Park to the south.

Watch for wildlife activity along the river, including river otters, beavers, bald eagles, ospreys, and more. 🦦🐦‍⬛

Address: 1980 Northwest 1st Street, Bend

Learn more at bendparksandrec.org/park/first-street-rapids-park/. #ExploreBend #FirstStreetRapidsPark #WildlifeWatching #NatureLovers

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Mar 18

Interested in spending a Sunday morning painting? In BPRD’s two-hour classes, participating painters will be led step-by-step through a series of paintings inspired by well-known Central Oregon landmarks, using acrylic paint to complete one unique painting each week.

If you've always wanted to begin painting but didn't know quite how to start, this is the class for you. No painting experience is needed for this all-ages, alcohol-free paint-and-sip-style painting series! 🖌️🎨

- Paint Central Oregon Landscapes – 111121
- Ages 12 & up
- Upcoming dates are available: Sunday, April 19, and Sunday, May 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Be part of the creative fun - learn more and register today at register.bendparksandrec.org.

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Mar 17

Don't miss out! @thepavilioninbend is hosting the fifth annual Girls Have the Edge hockey event on Sunday, March 22, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The 5th annual Girls Have the Edge event is an opportunity for girls to come together, meet new people, and try hockey! 🏒

Join BPRD's Learn to Skate, Learn to Play Hockey, and Youth Hockey league staff, alongside the Bend Rapids youth hockey club, Seattle Kraken staff, and USA Hockey staff.

- Girls Have The Edge - Try Hockey Event
- Ages 5 & up
- Activity 110300

Learn more and register at https://register.bendparksandrec.org/.

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Mar 17

Have you tried BPRD's virtual fitness classes? You're invited to join the many patrons who've "gone virtual" and try one of the numerous online offerings from the comfort of home.

Why try virtual?
- Same great classes and instructors.
- 25 virtual classes offered weekly.
- No commute, no traffic, no parking.
- No additional cost with a pass or only a $4 single-visit drop-in fee.

Learn more at bendparksandrec.org/virtual-classes/.

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Mar 16

Heads up! Construction at Sylvan Park is beginning this week. Throughout construction, the portions of the park outside the fenced work area will remain open for public use. The parking lot at the park will be closed during construction, but on-street parking will remain available. The tennis courts are expected to stay open for most of the project, with only brief temporary closures when work is taking place on the pathway directly adjacent to the courts. Signs will be placed when these details are confirmed.

For those who require accessible parking to use the tennis courts, we encourage you to visit other district tennis facilities during construction. Nearby options with accessible parking include Summit Park, located at 1150 NW Promontory Dr, Bend, OR 97703, and Juniper Park, located at 800 NE 6th St, Bend, OR 97701.

Construction is anticipated to be completed this summer.

Learn more at bendparksandrec.org/project/sylvan-park-playground-renovation/.

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Mar 13

🍀 The St. Patrick’s Day Dash occurs this coming Saturday, March 14. The race begins at 12:00 and runs until 5:00 p.m. Expect about 500 participants. BPRD’s Deschutes River Trail will be in use during the event.

View all parks and trails at bendparksandrec.org/parks-trails/.

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Mar 12

BPRD is launching a new study to evaluate options for connecting the Deschutes River Trail in southwest Bend to the Deschutes National Forest and popular recreation sites along Century Drive/Cascade Lakes Highway.

The Deschutes River Trail South project is identified in the BPRD’s Comprehensive Plan to complete one of the last remaining gaps on the Deschutes River Trail, a trail which runs between Sunriver and Tumalo State Park. The study builds upon previous district planning efforts that occurred between 2015-2019. The current study will evaluate many factors including possible trail alignments, river width considerations, federal and state designations and requirements, engineering feasibility analysis, and environmental factors.

Kittelson & Associates, a transportation engineering and planning consulting firm, is leading the study. There is also a stakeholder group that will meet multiple times during the study.

The study will explore multiple options for completing the Deschutes River Trail including options that may require the construction of a new trail bridge over the Deschutes River, as well as at least one ‘no-build’ alternative using existing or pending (i.e. to be built soon) trails or roadways.

BPRD will host several opportunities for the community to participate and help the team explore ideas for connecting the trail. Community members are welcome to attend to learn more and to provide input on topics including opportunities and concerns about trail connection, accessibility, traffic considerations and more.

➡️ 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2026.
➡️ Elk Meadows Elementary School, gymnasium, 60880 Brookswood Blvd, Bend.
➡️ The open house is drop-in style without a formal presentation.
➡️ An online open house will be available on the project webpage from April 2 to April 23.

More details are available at the project website at bendparksandrec.org/project/deschutes-river-trail-south-study/.

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Mar 11

🌼 Spring is just around the corner! Enjoy the transition by exploring the Historic Central Oregon Canal Trail. This trail runs from the Deschutes River to Reed Market Road, connecting you to parks, trails, and local businesses.

The Central Oregon Historic Canal Trail offers easy access to the Deschutes River Trail, the Old Mill District, 3rd Street, Reed Market Road, and more. It includes a tunnel under Highway 97, an undercrossing at Brookswood Blvd., and a pedestrian-activated crossing signal at 3rd Street. It is a great connector trail when using alternative transportation.

Learn more at bendparksandrec.org/trail/central-oregon-historic-canal-trail/. #BendOregon #CanalTrail #ExploreBend 🌞🌿

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