aerial of Deschutes River

The Deschutes River corridor in Bend includes an approximate eight-mile stretch of river, including 16 parks. The Deschutes River Access and Habitat Restoration Plan (River Plan) was adopted in November 2021 after a two-year planning process and identified 28 projects that will improve river access and restore habitat. The plan will guide improvements at 14 district owned and managed riverfront parks along the Deschutes River for a decade.

Development of the River Plan was data and community driven, and over the two-year planning process, the district had over 4,700 touchpoints with the community. These were instrumental to the selection of the projects included in the plan, and the community will continue to have the opportunity to provide feedback on individual projects as the plan is implemented.

For more information about the River Plan, please contact:

Rachel Colton
Park Planner
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