Parks and trails are open with the following rules in place. Park restrooms are open.

• Basketball courts are closed.
• Playgrounds, skateparks and pickleball, tennis, horseshoes, volleyball, and bocce ball courts are open.
• Maintain 6 feet distance from others outside of your household or group.
• Wear a face covering if you cannot keep a minimum of 6 feet distance from others. For children over the age of 5, it is now required to wear a face covering if physically distancing of at least 6 feet cannot be maintained outside of the household. People with a disability or medical condition may request accommodation if they cannot wear a face covering.
• Walking, running, biking, skating or using a wheelchair or other mobility device while maintaining at least 6 feet between people is allowed.
• Off-leash dog areas, picnic shelters and restrooms remain open.
• Bring your own water. Drinking fountains are not available.
• Wash hands before and after any visit to a park or trail.
• If this is not possible or if you are sick, stay at home – do not use a park or trail.

Distancing on the trails done right. Tips for getting outside for some exercise:

• Visit less popular trails at less busy times. Most BPRD trails are open 5 am to 10 pm. If crowded, go elsewhere or at another time.
• Use wide trails to stay 6 feet from others while passing.
• Offer a wide berth when passing and if approaching from behind, say a friendly “hello, passing on your left.”
• Keep your dog on leash. It’s the law in Bend.
• Go only with members of your household or a small group. No large groups.
• Wash your hands before and after a visit.
• If you’re sick, stay home.

Temporary Use Rule: One-Way Trail
The South Canyon stretch of the Deschutes River Trail is temporarily a one-direction trail until further notice.

Servicing of Parks
Park Services staff continue to regularly clean park restrooms and have installed signage in all restrooms cautioning people to wash hands before leaving the restroom.

Playgrounds have reopened. Temporary rules for use of the playgrounds are as follows:

• Playground visitors are encouraged to wash hands before and after visiting a playground.
• Maintain physical distancing of at least six feet.
• Bring hand sanitizer and/or sanitizing wipes for personal use on any surfaces touched.
• Maintain 6 feet distance from others outside of your household or group.
• Wear a face covering if you cannot keep a minimum of 6 feet distance from others. For children over the age of 5, it is required to wear a face covering if 6 feet of physical distance cannot be maintained at the playground. People with a disability or medical condition may request accommodation if they cannot wear a face covering.
• Any individuals who are sick or may have contacted someone with COVID-19 should stay home.

Playground equipment were inspected and closure marking removed; however, the amenities will not be sanitized by the park district.

Basketball and volleyball courts

• Volleyball courts have reopened, but basketball courts remain closed at this time. This is in accordance with Oregon Health Authority requirements.

Juniper Swim and Fitness Center Pools 

The 50-meter outdoor pool and 25-meter indoor pool opened June 22 for lap swim, workout on your own and water exercise classes. Family Swim returned on July 10 and private party pool rentals began on July 13. Youth swim lessons return on August 1; registration opens on Wednesday, July 29 at 8:00 a.m. Pool users can register online or by phone at (541) 389-7665.

Due to public health officials’ limits on group size and travel advisories, there are no large or regional sports tournaments or community events being hosted at BPRD parks or facilities in Summer 2020.

• Community events and sport tournaments have been canceled or postponed accordingly.
• Athletic fields are available for rent to small groups or clubs for non-contact sports practices and games with specific OHA COVID-19 guidance.
• View park and facility rental information now.

Juniper Swim & Fitness Center – reopened for indoor and outdoor swimming and fitness activities with limited use/reservations only.

Bend Senior Center – closed until further notice.

The Pavilion – reopened for youth programs only as of June 15.

Art Station – reopened for youth programs  only as of June 15.

District Office – closed until further notice.

Park Services Office – closed until further notice.

We will do our best to become fully operational as soon as we safely can.

Public Places, Parks & Trails

As of July 24, face coverings are now required when exercising indoors, and outdoors where physical distance cannot be maintained. Face coverings are now required for children age 5 and up in all indoor public spaces and outdoor spaces where social distancing cannot be maintained.

Juniper Swim and Fitness Center

All participants and visitors 5 years and older entering Juniper Swim & Fitness Center indoor areas are required to wear a face covering. The face covering must be worn at all times and in all indoor spaces, except when in the pool or if a medical condition or disability prevents a person from wearing a face covering.

Participants and visitors to the outdoor pool and surrounding outdoor spaces while exercising outdoors need to wear face coverings where physical distance cannot be maintained. Face coverings are not required when in the pool but clear face shields are strongly recommended for water exercise class.

Please bring your own mask! We have a limited supply of disposable masks available if you forget.

Contact Customer Service:

Should you need to contact the BPRD Customer Service team, they are available:

Monday – Thursday: 5:30 am  – 6:30 pm
Friday: 6:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

Questions? Contact:

COVID-19 Information Resources:

• The Central Oregon Emergency Information Network’s website, www.coemergencyinfo.blogspot.com provides a collective resource for up-to-date information.
• Our County Public Health experts point to the Oregon Health Authority and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as good sources of information on COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus.
• Daily situation updates are available via email at http://bit.ly/COVID19UPDATES.