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Community Celebration in the Park

Friends, family & community organizations gather
at Juniper Park, Friday, Oct. 6.
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Parks River Access Improvement

McKay, Miller’s Landing and Columbia Parks are getting some improvements.
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Oct 3

While daylight is getting shorter, it's bright and energetic in BPRD's recreation facilities! Make swimming a part of your fun-filled routine this fall with indoor Recreation Swim, Family Swim & Parent-Child Swim. There are many opportunities to join Recreation Swim indoors at Larkspur Community Center and Juniper Swim and Fitness Center. Sessions are offered daily and Larkspur is now open on Sundays too.

Choose from:
• Recreation Swim - all ages
• Family Swim - adult with children
• Parent-Child Swim - ages 6 and under with adult
• Save with BPRD's Recreation Swim Special - $6 per person when adult accompanies children. Under 3 free.

View swim schedules and more at: bendparksandrec.org/recswim

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Sep 29

Free event! Bend Park and Recreation District is excited to invite you, your family and friends for a fun-filled evening at Juniper Park. We invite organizations from the surrounding area to provide an activity, demonstration, or raffle prize to the event. Come build connections and enjoy an evening in the park!

Where:
Juniper Park, 800 NE 6th St., Bend, OR

When:
Friday, Oct. 6
4:00-6:00 p.m.: Booths, activities, treats and music.

What to bring:
Bundle up! Please be prepared with layers.

What to expect:
Fall photo fun | spark flyers | learning about Nepali traditions | dancing wands | trivia | giant jenga | community art project | seed saving activity | loom weaving | cornhole | treasure chests | build your own piñata | thankful reflection links | hot cocoa | and much more fun!

Brought to you by:
Bend Park & Recreation District with
Bend La Pine Schools
Camp Chica
Camp Fire Central Oregon
City of Bend
Deschutes County Health
Deschutes Public Library
High School Equivalency Program
The Environmental Center
The Tower Theatre
Vámonos Outside

Learn more at:
www.bendparksandrec.org/event/community-celebration-juniper-park/

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Sep 28

Come skate the night away at The Pavilion’s End of Season Party on September 29 - 30. With a DJ spinning up some fun dance beats, it’s a great way to sunset a fantastic roller season. We hope to see you there!

Learn more at www.bendparksandrec.org/events/

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Sep 25

Recently, Pacific Park underwent some updates. Accessibility was improved along the river from Drake Park to Pacific Park. The project also extended the Deschutes River Trail through the area. You will find a parking lot with paved paths to the Deschutes River Trail with a new directional sign.

Pacific Park features a grassy area and mature trees for relaxing and enjoying a quiet moment. A stone retaining wall lines a leg of the path with interpretive signage that describes the history of the site.

This riverfront park is accessed off Portland Avenue or via the Deschutes River Trail from Drake Park or Pioneer Park.

Address: 200 NW Pacific Park Lane Bend

Learn more at www.bendparksandrec.org/park/pacific-park/.

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Sep 21

Bend Park and Recreation District has a new short film documentary about its Family Swim Lessons in Spanish that coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month. “Rompiendo Patrones / Disrupting Patterns” is a 12-minute short film that premiered on September 16 at Vámonos al Cine, during the Latin Film Festival as part of Welcoming Week.

The family swim program was created in 2018 as a collaboration between the BPRD Aquatics team and the Outreach team. The team includes a Latino outreach specialist, Kathya Avila Choquez, who appears in the film.

We greatly appreciate the participation and testimony of the families in the film. We hope you enjoy this as much as we do. We dedicate this to anyone who can identify with the lived experiences expressed in the film.

Learn more and view the full video at:
www.bendparksandrec.org/about/rompiendo-patrones-disrupting-patterns-documentary/

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Bend Park & Recreation District presenta un nuevo cortometraje sobre su programa de clases de natación para familia en español. “Rompiendo Patrones es un cortometraje de 12 minutos que se estrenó el pasado 16 de septiembre, en Vámonos al Cine, durante el Festival de Cine Latino, como parte de la Semana de la Bienvenida.

El lanzamiento de este video justo coincide con la celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, agradecemos de corazón la participación y testimonio de las familias en el video. Esperamos disfruten y acojan este video tanto como nosotros. Este video está dedicado, a toda persona que pueda identificarse con las experiencias vividas expresadas en el video, lo hemos hecho pensando en ustedes y con mucho cariño.

Puede ver el video completo en:
www.bendparksandrec.org/about/rompiendo-patrones-disrupting-patterns-documentary/

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Sep 20

We are happy to share that Bend Park and Recreation District will build a future Art Station following an agreement from the board of directors at its Sept. 19 meeting. Larkspur Park will be the new site of the Art Station. We anticipate opening the facility by summer 2026.

The Art Station was previously located in the train depot in the Old Mill District. The Old Mill District discontinued a generous low-cost lease in April 2022 due to the growing use of the amphitheater. Since spring 2022, the district has offered art programs at Larkspur Community Center, Harmon Hobby Hut, and various Bend area schools.

Learn more at: www.bendparksandrec.org/bprd-board-agrees-to-plans-for-future-art-station/

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Sep 20

Celebrate the end of the roller season, skate and dance the night away at The Pavilion’s End of Season Party on September 29 – 30. With a DJ spinning up some fun dance beats, it’s a great way to sunset a fantastic roller season.

– Friday Night Roller Dance, Sept. 29, 7:30 – 10:00 p.m. – all ages
– Saturday Night Adult Skate, Sept. 30, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. – 18 & over, with local brewery on site.
– Regular fees: $5 youth (age 3-18) | $6 older adult (age 61+) | $7 adult (age 19-60). Children under 3 free with a paying adult.
– Skate rental: $3/person.
– Please bring your own helmet.

Learn more at www.bendparksandrec.org/events/

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Sep 19

What are your plans this Saturday? @childrensforestco is hosting the Discover Nature Festival. The event is free to attend! There will be something for everyone, including arts and crafts, outdoor recreation, music, food, and more.

-Date: Saturday, September 23
-Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
-Location: Alpenglow Park, 61049 SE 15th St, Bend

We hope for beautiful blue skies and clear air by this weekend. Please check back for air quality announcements as this event gets closer. Their event link is available here: https://childrensforestco.org/discover-nature-festival/.

The event is made possible by 20+ community partners, including Bend Park and Recreation District.

The talented @junelparkart created the artwork for this event via Children's Forest of Central Oregon.

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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: info@bendparksandrec.org