Dog Off-leash Areas
Bend now has seven dog off -leash areas within local parks. Click on the links below for maps. Dogs are required by city ordinance to be on leash in any public area in the city of Bend except in designated off-leash areas.
- Big Sky (21690 Neff Road)
- Riverbend Beach (799 SW Columbia St.)
- Ponderosa Community Park (225 SE 15th St)
- Pine Nursery Community Park (NE Purcell Rd)
- Hollinshead Community Park (1235 NE Jones Rd)
- Overturf Butte Reservoir (Skyliner Summit Loop)
- Awbrey Resevoir (NW 10th and Trenton)
- There is a fenced small dog area at the Riverbend Off-Leash area. The criteria for small dogs is less than 15 inches at the shoulder and under 25 pounds.
Site Volunteers Are Needed
Share your love for dogs and their owners by volunteering at an off-leash area. Volunteers provide information to people and their pets, assist park staff with park maintenance, and help with special events at the off-leash area. For more information, call Kim Johnson at (541) 706-6127 or email kim@bendparksandrec.org
For a full listing of off-leash areas in the region go to www.dogpac.org
Off-leash Area Rules:
The intent of these rules is to create a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for all park users.
• Immediately remove your dog from the park if it is misbehaving or acting in an aggressive manner.
• Keep dogs on leash outside designated off-leash areas.
• Pick up and dispose of your dog's waste.
• Remain in visual site and voice control of your dog at all times.
• Carry a leash for each dog in your care.
• Closely supervise young children. Children under the age of 12 may not be in the off-leash area unsupervised.
• Accept responsibility for any damage or injury caused by your dog.
• Bring no more than three dogs to the off-leash area at any time.
• Do not bring a dog in heat to a Bend park.
• Do not bring a puppy without a complete cycle of vaccinations to a Bend park.
• Display tags showing proof of current license and rabies vaccinations on all dogs.
• Comply with all other park rules.
• Please be courteous to neighbors and control excessive barking
Download a Visitor's Guide to Dog Parks with tips for having a positive experience at a dog off-leash area.
Kids in an off-leash park area
Children under the age of 12 are not allowed in Bend off-leash areas unsupervised. Here is some advice for those with children in an off-leash area:
• Not all dogs are child-friendly. Do not allow your child to approach or pet a strange dog without the owner's presence and approval.
• A running, squealing or screaming child may become a target for many dogs, because the child resembles an injured animal or prey.
• Do not let your child have toys or food in an off-leash area.
• Children are more susceptible to contracting intestinal worms and other infections from touching grass where feces or urine are present. Be sure your children (and you) always wear shoes in an off-leash park area and wash hands after touching dog play toys.
