• Parks and trails are open.
• Park restrooms are open.
• Playgrounds, skateparks, off-leash dog areas, picnic shelters and pickleball, tennis, horseshoes, volleyball, and bocce ball courts are open.
• Basketball courts are closed (following guidance from Oregon Health Authority).

For all parks, trails and amenities:

• Maintain at least 6 feet distance from others outside of your household or group.
• Walking, running, biking, skating or using a wheelchair or other mobility device while maintaining at least 6 feet between people is allowed.
• Users are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering at all times. For adults and children over the age of 5, it is required to wear a face covering if a minimum of 6 feet distance cannot be maintained from those outside of your household or group. People with a disability or medical condition may request accommodation if they cannot wear a face covering.
• Keep your group size small, with gatherings of no more than 6 people from no more than 2 households.
• Bring your own water. Drinking fountains are not available.
• Wash/sanitize hands before and after any visit to a park or trail.
• If you are sick, stay at home – do not use a park or trail.

Important reminders for playground users:

• Playground equipment is not sanitized by the park district.
• Playground visitors are encouraged to wash hands before and after visiting a playground.
• 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.
• Users are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering at all times. 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 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.

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 of 6 or less and from no more than 2 households.

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.

Public Places, Parks & Trails

Face coverings are encouraged at all times, indoors and outdoors. Face coverings are required for visitors age 5 and up in all indoor public spaces and outdoor spaces where 6 feet physical distancing cannot be maintained.

The Pavilion

Face coverings are required at all times – indoors, outdoors and on the ice.

Juniper Swim and Fitness Center

All visitors 5 years and older entering Juniper Swim & Fitness Center must wear a face covering.

Face coverings must be worn at all times and in all indoor spaces, including the covered 50-meter, Olympic pool area – except when swimming or if a medical condition or disability prevents a person from wearing a face covering.

Face coverings are required when exercising indoors. While patrons may choose to wear face shields for fitness classes, cloth face coverings are strongly recommended by Oregon Health Authority.

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.

Juniper Swim & Fitness Center – Temporarily closed.

Bend Senior Center – Closed until further notice.

Larkspur Community Center – Closed. Tentative opening early 2021.

The Pavilion – Open. Public skating available by reservation-only. Lessons, hockey clinics and curling held as scheduled.

Art Station –  Open. Only registration childcare programs available at this time.

District Office – Closed until further notice.

Park Services Office – Closed until further notice.

We will continue to work with Oregon Health Authority to open facilities and offer programs as soon as we safely can.

Juniper Swim and Fitness Center Pools 

The covered, 50-meter Olympic pool and 25-meter indoor pool are temporarily closed. All activities are canceled including lap swim, family swim, swim lessons, workout on your own and water exercise classes. Fitness center and fitness classes are also canceled. Virtual fitness classes are available.

• Upon reopening, capacity for activities will be limited and reservations recommended.
• Swim lesson registration may be available at a later date. Check back regularly.

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 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.

Contact Customer Service:

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

Customer Service Hours - Phone Only:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am  - 5:00 pm
Saturday/Sunday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Hours are subject to change without notice

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.