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Memorial Day Hours | May 26

Juniper: 12:00 – 4:30 pm | Larkspur: Closed
The Pavilion: Closed | Offices: Closed
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Now hiring lifeguards & swim instructors

for variety of shifts this summer and beyond.
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Play with us this spring and summer

Join a sport, craft a project or learn a new skill.
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Let’s skate at The Pavilion

Drop-in roller skating and skateboarding available.
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May 22

Looking for creative activities to enjoy with a special young person? Join our With A Child classes!

Check out BPRD's lineup of classes:
🎨 With A Child: Sidewalk Chalk Art - 102326
🖼️ With A Child: Fun With Fused Glass - Silly Birds - 202414
🥗 With A Child: Make Your Own Salad & Dressing - 102316
🧱 With A Child: Fun With Clay - 111510

These classes are perfect for fostering creativity and bonding time. Learn more details about each class and register at https://register.bendparksandrec.org/. #LarkspurCommunityCenter #WithAChildClasses #FamilyFun

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May 22

Celebrate National Trails Day and share some trail love by pulling on work gloves and helping with improvement projects in Shevlin Park. Volunteers will work with BPRD staff to trim back overgrown vegetation along the edge of the trail corridor to improve passage. Projects will be on multiple trails throughout the park on both flat and uneven terrain.

• Saturday, June 7
• 9:00 am to noon
• Shevlin Park

For more information and to sign up, visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4EA8AE2FA4F94-49336682-volunteer#/

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May 21

The Bend Park & Recreation District Therapeutic Recreation department and @bendlapineschools recently completed a 22-week Adapted Aquatics program. This program wouldn’t be possible without the incredible teamwork and support from everyone involved. The school district staff, the BPRD aquatics and facility staff, and the Therapeutic Recreation leaders play an important role. By fostering internal collaboration and forging meaningful partnerships, we create a supportive environment that empowers individuals with diverse needs to develop swimming skills, connect with peers, and learn water safety skills!

Learn more about Therapeutic Recreation programs at https://register.bendparksandrec.org/ and select Therapeutic Recreation.

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May 20

🐾 Is your furry friend a little bundle of energy that loves to run off-leash? You can take your small dog to any of BPRD's designated off-leash areas, where they can have a blast with their furry pals.

Here are four off-leash areas designed for small dogs:
🏞️ Alpenglow Park - 61049 NE 15th St. (Agility course available)
🏞️ Bob Wenger Memorial Off-Leash Area at Pine Nursery Park - 3750 NE Purcell Blvd.
🏞️ Ponderosa Park - 225 SE 15th St.
🏞️ Riverbend Park - 799 SW Columbia St. (River access available)

Remember, it’s the law in Bend to keep your dog leashed in parks, trails, and public places. Your fellow community members will appreciate your cooperation.

For more information, visit bendparksandrec.org/parks-trails/dogs-in-parks/.

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May 18

Here comes the Special District Election on Tuesday, May 20. Did you know that Bend Park and Recreation District has two ballot drop-off locations?

- Pine Nursery Park: 3750 NE Purcell Blvd. The ballot box is located at the east end of the parking lot.
- Park & Ride: 1000 SW Bradbury Way. The ballot box is located across from The Pavilion off of Simpson & Columbia.

Drop off your ballot at an official drop site location by 8:00 p.m. For more information about the election, mail-in voting rules, and additional ballot locations, visit https://www.deschutes.org/clerk/page/may-20-2025-special-district-election

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May 17

🌟 Join us for Women's Four for Golf! 🌟

Calling all women ages 18 and up! We need one more person for our Women's Four for Golf program starting next Saturday, May 24 at 9:15 a.m. ⛳️

This small group, four-lesson series is perfect for those looking to enhance their golf skills. You'll receive personalized instruction focused on putting, chipping, green reading, and full swing techniques. On the final day, you'll get to play a five-hole loop course.

What’s Included:
- Four classes with a maximum of four golfers.
- Clubs provided: bag, 5-hybrid, 8-iron, approach wedge, and putter.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Learn more and register using Activity 103955 here: https://register.bendparksandrec.org/.

Let’s hit the greens together! 🌳🏌️‍♀️ #WomensGolf #GolfLessons #BendOregon

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May 17

What are you doing this summer? BPRD is looking for great teen volunteers to help with youth camps and programs. There are several ways to get involved!

If art is your thing, share your talent and passion by volunteering with Art-rageous art camps. Like being out in nature? Be a volunteer at Cougar Camp. Maybe you love swimming and spending time at the pool? Sign up for the junior lifeguard or swim instructor aide programs and learn job skills while supporting swim sessions and meeting new friends. Minimum age for volunteers, time commitment and training requirements vary by program.

To learn more about summer volunteer opportunities and sign up, visit www.bendparksandrec.org/register, click on resources, then volunteer opportunities.

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May 16

📢 Don't miss out! The Kids Inc. application process for the 2025-26 school closes Friday, May 16 at 5:00 p.m. To learn more and apply online, visit the BPRD childcare webpage at www.bendparksandrec.org/activities/childcare/#kidsinc. If online access is a barrier, applications can be accepted by phone at 541-389-7275.

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