Summer recreation program registration opens March 17 – 18
March 12, 2025
Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for summer recreation programs and summer/fall sports leagues on March 17 – 18.
Registration will open for programs for mid-June through August.
- Monday, March 17, 6:00 a.m.: Recreation, enrichment and sports camps, programs and sports leagues registration opens. This includes summer camps, art, crafts, sports, technology, outdoors, cooking and more. Sports leagues include adult cornhole, adult fall softball, adult golf, adult kickball, adult roller hockey, youth flag football, kindergarten soccer, youth soccer, youth roller hockey and middle school tennis.
- Tuesday, March 18, 6:00 a.m.: Swim lessons and aquatic programs registration opens. This includes lessons for youth and adults.
The Summer 2025 Online Playlist is available for viewing and download now.
New summer camp payment plan
New for this registration opening, a summer camp payment plan is available for five specific full-day youth camps – Operation Recreation, The PAC, Cougar Camp, Riley Ranch Nature Camp and Adventure Camp. Those registering during March 17 – 31 will have the option of making four installment payments for the camps. More information is available on the summer camp payment plan webpage.
Registration information night event on March 12
BPRD invites community members to attend its Registration Info Night on Wednesday, March 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Larkspur Community Center where staff can assist attendees to get ready for registration.
With English and Spanish services available, staff can set up/update a household account, provide activity details, help build a wish list, learn about youth recreation programs and inclusion services and therapeutic recreation programs for those with disabilities, and assist with the scholarship process as needed. Learn more at bendparksandrec.org/event/registration-info-night/.
For patrons who haven’t logged into their online account in the past 30 days, they are strongly encouraged to do so now to be sure they can successfully log in without issue and register for recreation programs on March 17 – 18. BPRD staff recommend adding programs to your Wish List in the online registration account and noting opening dates of the programs you’re interested in.
“Our busiest season of the year, summer includes a multitude of full- and half-day youth camps, additional swim lesson sessions, popular adult sports leagues and more,” said Michael Egging, recreation business manager. “It’s also the registration opening of our largest youth fall sports program – soccer. While soccer leagues begin in the fall, registration opens now and the leagues fill to capacity each year.”
When registrations open at 6:00 am each morning, patrons are encouraged to register online or in person at any of these locations:
- District Office: 799 SW Columbia St. – open at 6:00 a.m. (March 17 – 18 only)
- Juniper Swim & Fitness Center: 800 NE 6th St. – open at 5:30 a.m.
- Larkspur Community Center: 1600 SE Reed Market Rd. – open at 6:00 a.m.
If experiencing difficulty while registering online, contact Customer Service by phone at (541) 389-7275.
Scholarships are available to those who qualify. BPRD encourages community members to apply early to ensure the application is processed in time for registration. In the last year, approximately 3,300 individuals received financial support to participate in programs that provide enriching activities and contribute to a physically active community
Additionally, please note that any outstanding balances on a household account must be paid in full before registering for any programs.
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