Bend Park and Recreation District is proud to offer parks, trails and recreation to the community and we’re piloting a new quarterly newsletter to share the stories behind the scenes.
Feature stories about patrons and staff members, park and trail projects in the works, stats and data about how we serve the community, and more.
Enjoy learning more about the people and places that make up your park district.
If you have story ideas or topic suggestions, please reach out to:
Ellen Anders moved to Bend from British Columbia in August 2020, knowing only her son and his family in Central... Read More
Bend Park and Recreation District is the largest childcare provider for school-age kids in Central Oregon, with over 900 children registered in the Kids Inc. program. Providing these families with... Read More
Now is the perfect time to explore local trails and appreciate the changing seasons. Here are the top recommendations from the Natural Resources and Trails... Read More
In 2023, Bend Park & Recreation District allocated more than $670,000 as financial need-based assistance to support people with participating in recreation programs and activities. This amount... Read More
The district’s planning and development team keeps busy planning, designing and constructing new parks, trails and other projects. Currently, there... Read More
BPRD’s recreation facilities and programs hosted a record number of visits and participants in the 2023 program year. The rapid... Read More
