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Winter 2025 Registration Opens Dec. 9 – 11

for January – March programs.
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Skate at The Pavilion

Ice skating, hockey and curling.
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Nov 16

Mark your calendar! Bend Park and Recreation District is pleased to share Winter 2025 registration opening dates. January - March programs and winter/spring leagues will open at 6:00 a.m. for registration as follows:

• Dec. 9: Recreation, enrichment and sports camps and programs
• Dec. 10: Swim lessons and aquatics programs
• Dec. 11: Sports leagues for winter/spring leagues

Learn more details at www.bendparksandrec.org/playbook/

New! Attend BPRD’s Registration Info Night on Tuesday, December 3, 5:30 -7:30 p.m., at Larkspur Community Center and we can help you get ready for registration. Learn more at www.bendparksandrec.org/event/registration-info-night/

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Nov 15

This Sunday, Nov. 17 is National Take a Hike Day! 🌄 Let's embrace the beauty of nature and hit the trails this weekend!

Explore stunning spots like:
🛤️ Deschutes River Trail - Includes Awbrey Reach, Old Mill Reach, Pioneer Reach, River Run Reach and the South Canyon Reach sections of the DRT. The DRT trail system runs along the Deschutes River and through some of the most scenic stretches of Central Oregon.
🏞️ Sawyer Park - Offers great adventures and beautiful scenery with easy access to miles of the Deschutes River Trail.
🌲 Shevlin Park - Spanning nearly 1,000 acres, home to miles of trails through its old-growth forest, Tumalo Creek and high desert sage-covered lands.

Ready for an adventure? Discover all BPRD trails at www.bendparksandrec.org/parks-trails/trail-locator/

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Nov 15

Lose something? Find something? If you've misplaced or lost something in a park, recreation center or program, BPRD now features some options to help you reconnect with your item.

1️⃣ First and foremost, return to the place you last had possession of it. It may still be there! Clothing, water bottles and sports balls are often placed near where they were found and/or held at the front desk of a facility until closing time on the day the item is found.

2️⃣ Second, connect with BPRD through our new online Lost and Found system. The system helps manage valuable lost and found items, and aims to ease the process of returning items when they are separated from patrons and park users, when possible. Typical items that may be entered into the online system include: electronics (phones, tablets, headphones, smart-watches), medication/medical related (prescription drugs, hearing aids, canes/walkers), jewelry, wallets/purses, keys, etc.

Learn more or report an item on the BPRD Lost & Found webpage at: www.bendparksandrec.org/about/lost-and-found/

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Nov 13

Let's Skate! ⛸️ Public ice-skating sessions are back at @thepavilioninbend and better than ever! Join us for your favorite sessions: Open Skate, Family Skate, Cheap Skates, Holiday Skate & more! Daily options for all ages & skill levels. Don’t miss out on the fun – lace up those skates and glide into a great time. 🌟

View the public skating schedule at: bendparksandrec.org/facility/the-pavilion/#schedules_events

Learn about fees at: bendparksandrec.org/facility/the-pavilion/#fees

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Nov 11

Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, is a federal holiday. To those who have served our country, thank you for your dedication and sacrifice.

Bend Park and Recreation District holiday hours:
- District Office and Park Services: Closed on Monday, November 11
- Juniper Swim and Fitness Center: Regular hours
- Larkspur Community Center: Regular hours
- The Pavilion: Regular hours

Featured photos are of the Bend Heroes Memorial, at Brooks Park. The plaza was created in 2009 to honor local veterans and first responders. Learn more about the Bend Hero’s Memorial at: www.bendparksandrec.org/park/brooks-park/

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Nov 8

🌟 Hey, food lovers! Join us at the Larkspur Café for fresh, healthy ingredients made just for you! Our made-to-order menu is served daily from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring scrumptious breakfast sandwiches, tasty granola cups, soup and grilled cheese, irresistible pastries, and more! Plus, grab n’ go options are available all day long.✨

Every bite supports the BPRD scholarship fund to ensure everyone in our community has access to recreation. So come indulge in deliciousness while making a difference!

Learn more at: www.bendparksandrec.org/facility/larkspur-community-center/#cafemenu

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Nov 7

🚲🍂Let's go for a bike ride! Biking in Bend can be wonderful this time of year. You can enjoy fresh air, exercise and beautiful sights on your ride. It's also a healthy and sustainable way to commute around our city.☀️🌲

Here are some of our favorite bike paths and trails:
• Big Sky Park Bike Park and trails
• Deschutes River Trail - Old Mill District and Pioneer Reach sections
• Haul Road Trail
• Larkspur Trail
• Pine Nursery Trail
• Rockridge Park Trail and Bike Skills Course
• Stone Creek Pump Track and Bike Skills Course
• And more!

Please remember that cyclists should slow down for pedestrians and other trail users and announce when you are passing. Above all, respect all trail users, have fun and be safe.

Learn more on the BPRD biking webpage at www.bendparksandrec.org/parks-trails/biking/

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Nov 4

BPRD is kicking off the much-anticipated Miller’s Landing Park river access improvement project this November.

This upgrade—guided by our 2021 Access & Habitat Restoration Plan—aims to create safer, more accessible entry points for boaters and recreational users of all abilities and restore habitat. Expect a revamped boardwalk and improved northern access for swimming, wading and slower-current water recreation.

Funding for the construction of the Miller’s Landing project includes grant funds from the Bend Sustainability Fund, the Oregon State Marine Board Waterway Access Grant Program, Oregon’s Local Government Grant Program, and a donation from the Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart Charitable Foundation.

Learn more details at the Miller’s Landing project webpage at: www.bendparksandrec.org/project/millers-landing-river-access-project/

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Bend Park and Recreation District

District Office: (541) 389-7275
Juniper Swim & Fitness Center: (541) 389-7665
Larkspur Community Center: (541) 388-1133
Bend Senior Center: (541) 388-1133
The Pavilion: (541) 389-7588
Park Services: (541) 388-5435
Email Customer Support: info@bendparksandrec.org