Ponderosa Park Picnic Shelter
225 SE 15th St, Bend, OR, United States
Shelter located in the center of Ponderosa Park with many activities for kids and families to do and is located off Wilson Avenue entrance and parking lot.
- 6 fixed rectangle picnic tables
- No electrical outlet at shelter
- Inflatable permitted seasonally with a paid reservation and a certificate of insurance that meets our Rental Insurance Requirements
- Field rentals may be available at additional cost
- Adjacent to playground, multi-use courts (basketball or pickleball) and off-leash dog park
- Open lawn areas and trails
- Coyner Trail – with interpretive signs trail through the park
- Skatepark and skate path
- Restrooms and water fountain
5 am to 10 pm
100 people
Full payment must be made at the time of reservation. You can pay in-person, over the phone or on your BPRD account.
| Type of Rental | Groups of 0 - 30 | Groups of 31 - 60 | Groups of 61 - 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private & Non-Profit ID | $50.00 | $100.00 | $160.00 |
| Private & Non-Profit OD | $60.00 | $120.00 | $192.00 |
| Commercial* ID | $80.00 | $160.00 | $275.00 |
| Commercial* OD | $96.00 | $192.00 | $330.00 |
ID = In-District Resident Fee • OD = Out-of-District Fee. Learn more about the district boundary and out-of-district fees policy.
Groups over 100 are encouraged to rent a sports field.
For a full list of fees, see the Park Rental Fees / Solicitud de Reserva de Parques.
225 SE 15th St, Bend, OR, United States (Directions)
Parking lot off the Wilson Street entrance
Reserving a Park Shelter
Park shelters are the ideal space for small outdoor gatherings like family or company parties. These rentals are for exclusive use of the shelter; to guarantee use, a reservation must be made. All rentable park shelters include tables and either permanent or portable restrooms. While the surrounding park and amenities are available to use, these spaces must be shared with the general public. Park shelter reservations are available year-round, seven days a week. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance.
Small groups, under 30 people, may use any park on a first-come, first-served basis. Planned events with more than 30 people must reserve a park shelter. Groups over 100 people are encouraged to rent a sports field. A shelter or designated picnic area may not be reserved for consecutive and/or recurring use (such as every Monday/Wednesday/Friday).
Shelters are offered as-is, rain-or-shine. Renters are required to leave the facility in good condition or pay the cost of cleaning and repairs. The renter is responsible for collecting and removing all garbage generated by the event. Please bring extra garbage bags. All renters receive a reservation card prior to their reservation date. It is the responsibility of the renter to place the reservation card at the shelter as early as 7:00 am on the day of their reservation to alert the general public of their rental.
If you’re interested in hosting an event for the public to attend, see the public event rentals page.
Are you a business wanting to use a park? Learn about businesses in parks guidelines.
Insurance
Insurance will be required if the rental meets any of the following criteria:
- Alcohol is served or sold
- Has a bounce house, inflatable or other large play equipment
- Has more than 100 attendees
- Bend Park and Recreation District deems it necessary
If insurance is required, the certificate is due no less than 30 days prior to the event date. Please see our Rental Insurance Requirements for information on the different insurance categories.
Deposit
Deposits will be used to cover expenses incurred beyond pre-paid rental fees. The deposit will be returned after the rental if left in good condition. Any garbage not contained in existing garbage cans must be removed from the premises. All decorations must be removed and discarded by the end of the reservation time. Deposits are required for the following rental sizes:
- 100 attendees or less: $0
- 101 to 500 attendees: $0
- 501 to 2,000 attendees: $500
- 2,001 ore more attendees $1,000
Refunds/Cancellations
500 attendees or less
- Full refund granted if canceled before 30 days of the event.
501 or more attendees
- Full refund granted, minus booking deposit*, if canceled before 90 days of the event.
*Park rentals with more than 500 attendees require a non-refundable $250 booking deposit
How to Reserve
PLEASE NOTE: Requests are NOT confirmed reservations. You will be contacted after making your request. Reservations are ONLY considered confirmed when a deposit or fee is paid.
To rent a park shelter, complete a Park Rental Request Form / Solicitud de Reserva de Parques. Please allow at least 3-5 business days for BPRD to review the request form. Once the request form has been reviewed, BPRD will contact the primary patron listed with further information and next steps for booking. All request forms are responded to in the order they are received.
If you don’t know exactly which park or date you’d like, contact Facility Rentals staff below to get started.
For more information about park shelter rentals, see the park shelter rentals page.
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Tel: (541) 706-6149
Field Information
These fields are used for Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Football, Lacrosse and other field sports. They are available March 1 through November 1 depending on weather and conditions.
Hal Puddy Field
This ball field has a 50’ pitching distance; 60’, 65′, 70′ and 80’ base distances; and with no outfield fence.
Want to host an event here?
Portions of this park are available for sports field rentals for practices and games from April 1 through October 31. All organized sport program use of Bend Park & Recreation District athletic fields requires a reservation and permit. Organized sport program use is defined as any time a group of individuals is practicing, playing contests, conducting drills, camps or other programmed activities under the coordination, direction and supervision of an individual or organization. The reservation process provides a user or organization the exclusive use of a field. Permits are enforced by Bend Park and Recreation District staff. Learn more about sports field rentals.
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