The district plans on developing approximately 159 acres at tota
3750 NE Purcell Blvd.
Currently there is a sports complex, natural areas, fitness trails, bike trails, an off-leash recreation area, and room for future expansion.
Pine Nursery Community Park
Phase One Construction: May 2007 to Summer 2010 Completed
The site is located in NE Bend between Purcell, Deschutes Market, and Yeoman Roads. The district plans on developing approximately 159 acres at total build-out, including community park facilities, a neighborhood park, sports complex, natural areas, fitness trails, bike trails, nature trails, support facilities, connections to surrounding residential lands, an off-leash recreation area, and room for future expansion. The Bend LaPine School District has completed construction of Ponderosa Elementary School on 15 acres at the Northwest corner of the park.
Park construction began in May 2007 by building the irrigation supply lines and pond for watering the park facilities. The ODFW's Restoration and Enhancement Board helped by funding a matching grant to provide a fishing pond for Bend anglers, and the Oregon State Parks local government grant program will help fund park development.
Phase one completed construction includes:
• 4 Youth - Adult Softball Fields, 60-70 ft. baseline, 325 ft. outfield fence.
• 4 Soccer Fields can be overlaid for seasonal/tournament play.
• Parking Spaces provide access to sports fields, park activities and the off-leash area.
• Seasonal toilets will provide restroom facilities for phase one with permanent restrooms planned.
• The Purcell Street entrance provides access for the park and school.
• Forest management practices for the natural area to reduce fire danger.
• An irrigation pond for landscaping is complete in partnership with Oregon Fish & Wildlife.
• Park space for picnics and passive recreation and developed landscaping for community use.
• Fencing and access for field maintenance area.
• User trails through natural park areas.
• Paved bike/pedestrian loop (1.3 miles) and connections to existing roads.
• Dog stations, trash receptacles, drinking fountains, bike parking, signs and general park furnishings proportional to development.
Pine Nursery Off-Leash Recreation Area
Phase One Construction: Complete
Additional improvements coming spring-summer 2011
The site is located in NE Bend at the corner of Deschutes Market Road and Yeoman Roads, with parking at the community park site via Purcell Blvd. The district plans on developing approximately 14 acres for an off-leash recreation site where residents can take their pets to socialize, exercise and train. The area is self-managed by pet owners who clean-up and supervise their pet's behavior. Local pet groups partner with the district to provide additional clean-up, education and management of the off-leash areas provide throughout the district. Additional features planned include a pet pond, turf exercise area, additional trails and improved access including lighting for winter use.