• 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 10 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 10 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.

Recreation Centers and Fitness Facilities

All visitors 5 years and older entering a BPRD facility must wear a face covering. The face coverings must cover the mouth and nose and must be worn at all times in all indoor spaces, including the covered ice rink and indoor pool areas – except when swimming.

• Face coverings are required when exercising indoors.
• If a medical condition or disability prevents a person from wearing a face covering, let our staff know to consider an accommodation.
• The Oregon Health Authority does not recommend wearing plastic face shields alone. While face shields can be very good at blocking droplets, they are not as good at stopping aerosols that can go around the shield. OHA recommends face shields only be used on a limited basis, for example when talking to someone who is deaf or hard of hearing and needs to read lips to communicate.
• Clear face shields are strongly recommended for water exercise classes.
• Please bring your own mask. A limited supply of disposable masks are available if you forget.

Face Covering Non-Compliance and Exclusions

Both your mouth and nose must be covered at all times except during swimming or water exercise (face shields are recommended during water exercise). If there is non-compliance, staff will provide a reminder, a warning and then exclusion for the day without a refund. This is for everyone’s health and safety. Thank you for wearing your face covering properly.

Learn more about OHA face covering requirements online: https://govstatus.egov.com/or-oha-face-coverings

Juniper Swim & Fitness Center – Open. Lap swim available by reservation.

Bend Senior Center – Closed for senior social activities until further notice.

Larkspur Community Center – Open. Schedules and reservations now available.

The Pavilion – Open. Public roller skating sessions available; drop-ins welcome, no reservations needed. Roller lessons and hockey held as scheduled.

Art Station –  Open. Youth, adult and With Your Child programs available.

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 is open. The 25-meter indoor pool is closed for renovations.

Lap swim and water fitness classes available by reservation. Fitness center, fitness classes and virtual fitness classes available too.

• Capacity for activities is limited and reservations required.
• Swim lessons and Novice Swim Team return in April. Registration is open now.
• Other pool-based activities including family swim and recreation swim are not available at this time. Check back regularly.

Larkspur Community Center Pool

The indoor pool at Larkspur is currently closed. Larkspur will open on Monday, April 5. Schedules and reservations available on Tuesday, March 30.

Summer program registration opening – Tuesday, April 20 at 8:00 a.m.: The BPRD recreation team is currently planning for a whole slew of summer programs and aiming for opening summer program registration on Tuesday, April 20 at 8:00 a.m. Programs will be available to preview online on Wednesday, April 14. View programs and register at register.bendparksandrec.org/

Due to public health officials’ guidance, sports tournaments or community events are being hosted on a limited basis and will be following all COVID-19 restrictions and requirements.

• Community events and sport tournaments are currently being scheduled and planned to meet all restrictions and guidance put out by OHA. While some tournaments and events will be held in a modified manner, some organizers have elected to cancel their event for 2021.

• Please see the community events calendar for details. If you’re interested in a specific event or tournament,  it is recommended you contact the organizer or visit their website directly.

• 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:

Mon - Fri: 7:00 am  - 8:00 pm
Sat: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun: No customer service.
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.