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the footbridge over the river from drake park to pageant and harmon parks

Summary of March 17 Bend Park & Recreation District–City of Bend Joint Board Meeting

The BPRD board of directors and the Bend city council met jointly on March 17 to coordinate on growth planning,... Read More

March 18, 2026

a park bend along the deschutes river trail under mature trees

Deschutes River Trail South Study kicks off

April 2 open house at Elk Meadow School welcomes public input The Bend Park & Recreation District is launching a... Read More

March 12, 2026

Three young girls sit on a log infront of tipis at Cougar Camp.

Summer recreation program registration opens March 17 – 18

Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for summer recreation programs and summer/fall sports leagues on March 17 –... Read More

March 11, 2026

hiker on trail looking across open space toward Cascade mountains

Summary of March 3 board of directors meeting

The BPRD board of directors met on March 3 to approve an agreement with the High Desert Horticulture Center for... Read More

March 4, 2026

a resident and dog playing fetch in an off-leash dog park in Hollinshead Park.

BPRD Board of Directors Meeting Summary — February 17, 2026

The BPRD board of directors met on Feb. 17, approving an amendment for a project at Hollinshead Park and discussing... Read More

February 18, 2026

Spring recreation program registration opens Feb. 10

Spring appears to be arriving early, so it’s a great time to plan ahead and register for upcoming spring recreation... Read More

February 4, 2026

Fish eye photograph of the covered outdoor pool at Juniper

Summary of the January 23 board workshop

The Bend Park & Recreation District (BPRD) Board Workshop focuses on setting the foundation for the development of the FY... Read More

January 26, 2026

Summary of Jan. 20 board of directors meeting

The BPRD board of directors met on Jan. 20 for a work-session-only presentation about feasibility of a future indoor recreation... Read More

January 21, 2026

Photo of patrons climbing on the beaver play installment at Manzanita Ridge Park.

Summary of January 6 BPRD board of directors meeting

The BPRD board of directors met on January 6 for work session discussions and two staff introductions of new employees... Read More

January 7, 2026

A firefighter watching a prescribed burn.

Shevlin Park pile burning operations to begin January 5

UPDATE – Jan. 14, 3:00 p.m.: Pile burning operations are continuing. Ignitions have been completed and mop up and monitoring... Read More