Accessible Places

These are just a few of our staff and patrons' favorite opportunities for accessible play. BPRD strives to make parks, trail and facility amenities safe and accessible for everyone. For more opportunities for accessible play, check out our therapeutic recreation page. View the Bend Park and Recreation District Accessibility information… Read More

Canada Goose Management

Bend Park & Recreation District, in partnership with USDA Wildlife Services and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, developed a Canada Goose Management Plan to address conflicts associated with Canada geese within the parks. While Canada geese add to wildlife diversity, at times the geese can have negative impacts on… Read More

Commitment to Sustainability

Sustainability Bend Park & Recreation District values environmental sustainability by making decisions that help protect, maintain and preserve our natural and developed resources. Here are some of the things we do to be environmentally responsible: Construction contracting includes provision requiring recycling of materials. Staff utilizes… Read More

Facilities

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Fall In Bend Parks

One of the many benefits of a park system is the opportunity to view trees that may not be common to the area. Irrigation and soil modifications let us plant trees that offer spectacular fall color displays and special places to enjoy autumn’s glory.… Read More

Fire Management

Forest Health & Fire Fuel Reduction Historically fire played an essential ecological role across the Central Oregon landscape. Prior to European-American settlement, most ponderosa pine forests experienced fire intervals ranging from 5 to 15 years. These frequent low intensity fires created open-park like stands with mature, fire-resistant… Read More

History of Bend Park & Recreation District

Bend would grow up in a virgin forest and it would be a fine thing to pick upon a suitable location RIGHT NOW for a permanent public park so that when we grow up and become a large sized spot on the map we can invite… Read More

July 4th Pet Parade

Staging is set for Harmon Park and the route will head north on Harmon to Newport, east on Newport to Wall Street and down Wall to the finish at Drake Park. It's the same parade route used… Read More

Park Rules and Regulations

Park Rules and Regulations The Bend community is enormously proud of its park system. Our beautiful parks play host to a wide variety of activities throughout the year, such as community-wide cultural events, recreation programs, sporting events, family picnics and quiet relaxation.  Our park system is recognized… Read More

Park Services

Bend’s beautiful parks host a wide variety of activities and events throughout the year ranging from community-wide cultural events to individuals relaxing in their favorite park. Bend Park and Recreation District oversees, maintains and develops parks, trails and open space throughout Bend. Park Services cares for places where… Read More