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July 2024

Tuesday, July 02
5:30PM - 9:00PM
venue: Community Room at the District Office and on Zoom

Board Meeting July 2, 2024

The District’s Board of Directors is responsible for developing District goals and setting policy.

The Board meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted. All work sessions and regular meetings are open to the public. The community can attend the meeting in-person or online via Zoom, the Zoom link is located on each agenda. The Board generally meets in a work session at 5:30 pm followed by a regular business meeting.

Learn more about public input and see the Board Meeting schedule.

Thursday, July 04
9:00AM - 12:00PM
venue: Harmon Park to Drake Park

July 4th Pet Parade

Goat at pet parade

In partnership with the City of Bend, the July 4th Pet Parade is a community tradition since 1924 and is designated as an Oregon Heritage tradition. The parade was canceled in 1943 due to World War II and in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic.

Parade Lineup: 9:00 a.m. ★ Parade: 10:00 a.m.

Parade in costume with your pet or stuffed animal on pulled wagons, bikes or trikes or watch all the action on the parade route.

Staging is set for Harmon Park and the route will head north on Harmon to Newport Ave., east on Newport to Wall St. and down Wall to turn and finish at Drake Park. It’s the same parade route used for the Christmas Parade, Veterans Parade and others.

PARADE DETAILS & PARKING:

  • No registration necessary.
  • Leash up and clean up after your pet.
  • No rabbits, cats or aggressive animals.
  • Do not give away or sell animals.
  • No E-bikes, motorized vehicles, commercial floats, solicitation or distribution of anything, including candy.
  • Large animals need to arrive early; trailer parking on Riverside Blvd.
  • Best parking: Outer perimeter of downtown and in parking garage.
  • ADA parking at Newport Avenue Church of Christ, downtown parking garage and City of Bend parking lot on Franklin Ave.
  • ADA viewing area west of Franklin and Wall St. intersection and at Newport Ave. and Harmon Blvd. intersection.

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT PARTNER & SPONSORS!

  • Event Partner: The City of Bend
  • The Bulletin
  • Combined Communications Stations: 101.7 and Gold 107.7.
  • The Source Weekly

More info: https://www.bendparksandrec.org/activities/4th-of-july/

Add to Calendar Thursday, July 04 9:00AM Thursday, July 04 12:00PM UTC July 4th Pet Parade

In partnership with the City of Bend, the July 4th Pet Parade is a community tradition since 1924 and is designated as an Oregon Heritage tradition. The parade was canceled in 1943 due to World War II and in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic.

Parade Lineup: 9:00 a.m. ★ Parade: 10:00 a.m.

Parade in costume with your pet or stuffed animal on pulled wagons, bikes or trikes or watch all the action on the parade route.

Staging is set for Harmon Park and the route will head north on Harmon to Newport Ave., east on Newport to Wall St. and down Wall to turn and finish at Drake Park. It’s the same parade route used for the Christmas Parade, Veterans Parade and others.

PARADE DETAILS & PARKING:

  • No registration necessary.
  • Leash up and clean up after your pet.
  • No rabbits, cats or aggressive animals.
  • Do not give away or sell animals.
  • No E-bikes, motorized vehicles, commercial floats, solicitation or distribution of anything, including candy.
  • Large animals need to arrive early; trailer parking on Riverside Blvd.
  • Best parking: Outer perimeter of downtown and in parking garage.
  • ADA parking at Newport Avenue Church of Christ, downtown parking garage and City of Bend parking lot on Franklin Ave.
  • ADA viewing area west of Franklin and Wall St. intersection and at Newport Ave. and Harmon Blvd. intersection.

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT PARTNER & SPONSORS!

  • Event Partner: The City of Bend
  • The Bulletin
  • Combined Communications Stations: 101.7 and Gold 107.7.
  • The Source Weekly

More info: https://www.bendparksandrec.org/activities/4th-of-july/

 Harmon Park to Drake Park
Friday, July 12
11:00AM - 2:00PM
venue: The Pines Mobile Home Park, 61000 Brosterhous Rd.

Fun on the Fly | The Pines Mobile Home Park

Fridays | All ages | Free

Every summer, BPRD offers free events and activities for our community. So, take a look at the upcoming events and get out and about! FREE!

  • Free recreation activities, water play and fun each Friday.
  • Spanish-speaking staff on site.
  • 11:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m.

Fun on the Fly

  • June 28, Juniper Hilltop Mobile Home Park, 63930 N. Hwy 97
  • July 12, The Pines Mobile Home Park, 61000 Brosterhous Rd.
  • July 19, Healy Heights Apts., 1900 NE Bear Creek Rd.
  • August 2, Country Sunset Mobile Home Park, 61445 SE 27th St.
  • August 9, Parrell Road Mobile Home Park, 61292 Parrell Rd.
Tuesday, July 16
5:30PM - 9:00PM
venue: Community Room at the District Office and on Zoom

Board Meeting July 16, 2024

The District’s Board of Directors is responsible for developing District goals and setting policy.

The Board meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted. All work sessions and regular meetings are open to the public. The community can attend the meeting in-person or online via Zoom, the Zoom link is located on each agenda. The Board generally meets in a work session at 5:30 pm followed by a regular business meeting.

Learn more about public input and see the Board Meeting schedule.

Friday, July 19
11:00AM - 2:00PM
venue: Healy Heights Apts., 1900 NE Bear Creek Rd.

Fun on the Fly | Healy Heights Apts.

Fridays | All ages | Free

Every summer, BPRD offers free events and activities for our community. So, take a look at the upcoming events and get out and about! FREE!

  • Free recreation activities, water play and fun each Friday.
  • Spanish-speaking staff on site.
  • 11:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m.

Fun on the Fly

  • June 28, Juniper Hilltop Mobile Home Park, 63930 N. Hwy 97
  • July 12, The Pines Mobile Home Park, 61000 Brosterhous Rd.
  • July 19, Healy Heights Apts., 1900 NE Bear Creek Rd.
  • August 2, Country Sunset Mobile Home Park, 61445 SE 27th St.
  • August 9, Parrell Road Mobile Home Park, 61292 Parrell Rd.
Saturday, July 20
8:00AM - 11:00AM
venue: Discovery Park

Volunteer Project Day – Weed Pull at Discovery Park

Sawyer park bridge

Help with taking care of some of your favorite parks and trails!

Join the BPRD natural resources and trails team to pull weeds, remove trash, close off unofficial trails, and plant native vegetation at several volunteer projects scheduled throughout the summer.

Volunteer at one, two or however many you choose – we’d love to see you.

Saturday, July 20 – Weed Pull at Discovery Park 
8 to 11 am
Volunteers will work with staff to hand pull noxious weeds.

Other upcoming volunteer events include:

Saturday, August 17 – Weed Pull at Shevlin Park
8 to 11 am
Volunteers will work with staff to hand pull noxious weeds.

Saturday, September 7 – Manzanita Trail or Sawyer Park (location determined in August)
9 to 11 am
Volunteers will help BPRD staff with closing off a decommissioned trail section and other work to deter creation of new social trails.

Here’s what you should know:

  • All projects involve a moderate level of effort, much like working in your own yard.
  • Volunteers need to be comfortable working outside in the weather of the day, bending, lifting, kneeling and walking on uneven terrain.
  • Appropriate age for volunteers is listed with each project. Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Volunteers will sign a participation waiver on site. Staff will offer a safety talk and provide any training needed for the project.
  • Most materials and tools will be provided.
  • Volunteers should bring their own water bottle and work or garden gloves. Closed-toe shoes are required.
  • Water will be available for refilling bottles.
  • Some sites may not have access to a restroom.

For any questions, please contact:

Add to Calendar Saturday, July 20 8:00AM Saturday, July 20 11:00AM UTC Volunteer Project Day – Weed Pull at Discovery Park

Help with taking care of some of your favorite parks and trails!

Join the BPRD natural resources and trails team to pull weeds, remove trash, close off unofficial trails, and plant native vegetation at several volunteer projects scheduled throughout the summer.

Volunteer at one, two or however many you choose – we’d love to see you.

Saturday, July 20 – Weed Pull at Discovery Park 
8 to 11 am
Volunteers will work with staff to hand pull noxious weeds.

Other upcoming volunteer events include:

Saturday, August 17 – Weed Pull at Shevlin Park
8 to 11 am
Volunteers will work with staff to hand pull noxious weeds.

Saturday, September 7 – Manzanita Trail or Sawyer Park (location determined in August)
9 to 11 am
Volunteers will help BPRD staff with closing off a decommissioned trail section and other work to deter creation of new social trails.

Here’s what you should know:

  • All projects involve a moderate level of effort, much like working in your own yard.
  • Volunteers need to be comfortable working outside in the weather of the day, bending, lifting, kneeling and walking on uneven terrain.
  • Appropriate age for volunteers is listed with each project. Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Volunteers will sign a participation waiver on site. Staff will offer a safety talk and provide any training needed for the project.
  • Most materials and tools will be provided.
  • Volunteers should bring their own water bottle and work or garden gloves. Closed-toe shoes are required.
  • Water will be available for refilling bottles.
  • Some sites may not have access to a restroom.

For any questions, please contact:

 Discovery Park
June 2024
August 2024

Here’s a look at BPRD-hosted events and activities held in District-owned parks and facilities.

July 4, 2024
July 5, 2024
July 11, 2024
July 13, 2024
July 17, 2024
July 18, 2024
July 20, 2024
July 25, 2024
July 27, 2024