Air Quality & Operations Update

Friday, August 22, 4:30 a.m. Update:

Poor air quality is impacting our area.
Check for facility and activity delays and cancelations before leaving for activity.

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Park Naming Committee Opportunities

Dated: August 11, 2025

Bend Park & Recreation District is seeking applicants for five positions on the Board of Directors’ Park, Facility and Trail Naming Committee.

The applicant questionnaire can be viewed and downloaded at the link below.

To apply, submit a completed questionnaire by Friday, August 29, 2025 by email to rachelc@bendparksandrec.org or by mail to 799 SW Columbia St., Bend, OR 97702.

REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Have a passion for placemaking or community building, have relevant historical knowledge, are familiar with the district and community character, and/or are from an underrepresented population of the community.
  2. Reside within the park district boundaries.
  3. Can serve a two- (2) or four- (4) year term.
  4. Can attend Naming Committee meetings as scheduled – generally no more than two times per year.
  5. This is a volunteer position.

The appointments are planned to be made at the Board of Directors’ business meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

For additional information, contact Rachel Colton, Planner via the contact information on this page.

2025 BPRD Naming Committee Application

Rachel Colton
Park Planner