Here you can find information for upcoming Bend Park and Recreation District events.

If you are looking for upcoming events in parks organized outside of BPRD, click on the Non-BPRD Events in Parks tab.

To learn more about events that BPRD organizes throughout the year, check our Community Events page.

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May 2026

Tuesday, May 05
4:00PM - 9:00PM
venue: Bend Park and Recreation District: 799 SW Columbia St. Located in the Community Room. Virtual attendance via Zoom.

Board Meeting

5 elected board members and BPRD executive director at a table with presenters from BPRD staff at the Nov. 4 board of directors meeting

The District’s Board of Directors meets to conduct district business and set policy on the first and third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted.

  • 4:00 p.m. – Executive Session (if scheduled; see agenda)
  • 5:30 p.m. – Work Session
  • Immediately following – Regular Board Meeting

Meetings are open to the public and may be attended in person or online via Zoom.
The Zoom link and full agenda are posted with the Board Meeting Report on the Board Meeting table.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81492874137?pwd=lbOwoSKVFsLbsWus4AaYbKYz2aNuFW.1  Passcode:541688

 

Tuesday, May 05
12:00PM - 1:30PM
venue: Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Road Bend Oregon 97702

Lunch & Learns: Social Security Strategies + 4 Common RMD Mistakes | Free

People seated in chairs watching presentation

With Erika James, Investment Adviser Representative

Not sure when to start your Social Security benefits? Now? Or later? Confused about when you need to start your Required Minimum Distributions (RMD’s)? Join us for an update on Social Security, the Secure Act and RMD changes. Erika has provided timely information and guidance for over 20 years to retirees and those still planning their retirement.

Lunch & Learns: Feed your body & mind as local experts share their knowledge about topics important to you. Bring your own brown bag lunch; dessert and coffee are on us. This is a free event. Presented in partnership with PacificSource Health Plans.

Add to Calendar Tuesday, May 05 12:00PM Tuesday, May 05 1:30PM UTC Lunch & Learns: Social Security Strategies + 4 Common RMD Mistakes | Free

With Erika James, Investment Adviser Representative

Not sure when to start your Social Security benefits? Now? Or later? Confused about when you need to start your Required Minimum Distributions (RMD’s)? Join us for an update on Social Security, the Secure Act and RMD changes. Erika has provided timely information and guidance for over 20 years to retirees and those still planning their retirement.

Lunch & Learns: Feed your body & mind as local experts share their knowledge about topics important to you. Bring your own brown bag lunch; dessert and coffee are on us. This is a free event. Presented in partnership with PacificSource Health Plans.

Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Road Bend Oregon 97702
Saturday, May 09
10:00AM - 1:00PM
venue: Hollinshead Park - homestead museum

Hollinshead-Matson Homestead Museum Open House

the historic home at hollinshead park

The Hollinshead-Matson Homestead Museum offers visitors a look back to life in Central Oregon in the 1940s.

Join us for a free open house, tour the museum and hear stories about farming and life in Bend from Sharron Rosengarth, one of the Matson family children that grew up in the homestead house.

Event hosted by Sharron Rosengarth and Bend Park and Recreation District, with support from volunteers and Deschutes County Historical Museum.

Tuesday, May 12
4:00PM - 8:00PM
venue: Bend Park and Recreation District: 799 SW Columbia St. Located in the Community Room. Virtual attendance via Zoom.

Budget Committee Meeting

The Budget Committee will meet to review and approve the district budget for FY26/27.

Tuesday, May 12
12:00PM - 4:00PM
venue: Larkspur Community Center 1600 Southeast Reed Market Road

Alzheimer’s Association Community Conference

Promotional graphic for Alzheimer's Association Community Conference

The Alzheimer’s Association invites you to a Community Conference in Bend.

Join us at Larkspur Community Center for the latest in Alzheimer’s research, practical tips for keeping your brain and body healthy, and a community resource listening session.

View Alzheimer’s Association Community Conference flyer.

Learn, share, and connect with others who care about brain wellness in our region. Seating is limited. Registration is required.

  • Featured workshops:
    • The Latest in Alzheimer’s Science
    • Building Brain Healthy Habits
  • Alzheimer’s and dementia resources
  • Community listening session
  • Lunch provided
Add to Calendar Tuesday, May 12 12:00PM Tuesday, May 12 4:00PM UTC Alzheimer’s Association Community Conference

The Alzheimer’s Association invites you to a Community Conference in Bend.

Join us at Larkspur Community Center for the latest in Alzheimer’s research, practical tips for keeping your brain and body healthy, and a community resource listening session.

View Alzheimer’s Association Community Conference flyer.

Learn, share, and connect with others who care about brain wellness in our region. Seating is limited. Registration is required.

  • Featured workshops:
    • The Latest in Alzheimer’s Science
    • Building Brain Healthy Habits
  • Alzheimer’s and dementia resources
  • Community listening session
  • Lunch provided
Larkspur Community Center 1600 Southeast Reed Market Road
Saturday, May 16
9:00AM - 12:00AM
venue: SE Bend park district property (Rose Property)

Volunteer Project Day – Barbed wire removal and litter clean up- Future Park Site, SE Bend

Logo with forest and shovels silhouette for Bend Park and Recreation District Community Natural Spaces and Trails Volunteer Projects

Help with taking care of some of your favorite parks and trails!

Join the BPRD natural resources and trails team to pull weeds, remove trash, close off unofficial trails, and plant native vegetation at several volunteer projects scheduled throughout the summer.

Volunteer at one, two or however many you choose – we’d love to see you.

Saturday, May 16 – Future Park Site, SE Bend
Volunteers will help with removal of barbed wire and litter clean up
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Other upcoming volunteer project days include the following and additional details can be found at the sign up link below.

Saturday, June 13 at Shevlin Park
Wednesday, June 24 at Shevlin Park
Saturday, July 11 – at Farewell Bend Park and the Deschutes River Trail
Wednesday, July 29 at Pine Nursery Park Off Leash Area
Saturday, August 22, Location and details TBD
Saturday, October 3 at Riley Ranch Nature Reserve – lower canyon area

Important information about volunteering with these projects is available on the SignUp Genius event webpage.

Questions? Contact:

  • Zara Hickman
    Natural Resources & Trails Manager
  • Kim Johnson
    Community Engagement Supervisor
Add to Calendar Saturday, May 16 9:00AM Saturday, May 16 12:00AM UTC Calendar of Events

Here you can find information for upcoming Bend Park and Recreation District events.

If you are looking for upcoming events in parks organized outside of BPRD, click on the Non-BPRD Events in Parks tab.

To learn more about events that BPRD organizes throughout the year, check our Community Events page.

SE Bend park district property (Rose Property)
Tuesday, May 19
5:00PM - 9:00PM
venue: Bend Park and Recreation District: 799 SW Columbia St. Located in the Community Room. Virtual attendance via Zoom.

Board Meeting

5 elected board members and BPRD executive director at a table with presenters from BPRD staff at the Nov. 4 board of directors meeting

The District’s Board of Directors meets to conduct district business and set policy on the first and third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted.

  • 4:00 p.m. – Executive Session (if scheduled; see agenda)
  • 5:30 p.m. – Work Session
  • Immediately following – Regular Board Meeting

Meetings are open to the public and may be attended in person or online via Zoom.
The Zoom link and full agenda are posted with the Board Meeting Report on the Board Meeting table.

Tuesday, May 19
12:00PM - 1:30PM
venue: Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Road Bend Oregon 97702

Lunch & Learns: Aging in Place Successfully | Free

People seated in chairs watching presentation

With Stephanie VanKlootwyk of Serengeti Care

Join us for a conversation about how to plan for successful aging in place. We will discuss cover practical ideas and strategies for remaining safely and comfortably in your home, including tips on fall prevention, home safety, maintaining independence, community resources, and ways families and caregivers can support aging loved ones.

Lunch & Learns: Feed your body & mind as local experts share their knowledge about topics important to you. Bring your own brown bag lunch; dessert and coffee are on us. This is a free event. Presented in partnership with PacificSource Health Plans.

Add to Calendar Tuesday, May 19 12:00PM Tuesday, May 19 1:30PM UTC Lunch & Learns: Aging in Place Successfully | Free

With Stephanie VanKlootwyk of Serengeti Care

Join us for a conversation about how to plan for successful aging in place. We will discuss cover practical ideas and strategies for remaining safely and comfortably in your home, including tips on fall prevention, home safety, maintaining independence, community resources, and ways families and caregivers can support aging loved ones.

Lunch & Learns: Feed your body & mind as local experts share their knowledge about topics important to you. Bring your own brown bag lunch; dessert and coffee are on us. This is a free event. Presented in partnership with PacificSource Health Plans.

Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Road Bend Oregon 97702
Tuesday, May 26
12:00PM - 1:30PM
venue: Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Road Bend Oregon 97702

Lunch & Learns: The Power of Better Breathing | Free

People seated in chairs watching presentation

With Dr. Andy Sabatier DPT, Physical Therapist and Founder of Academy West Breathing Performance

What if the way you breathe is keeping you stuck in cycles of discomfort? Join us for an engaging, educational movement experience exploring the mechanics of breathing. This essential action performed over 20,000 times each day can profoundly support or disrupt every system in the body, yet it’s often misunderstood. Through clear guidance and clinical insight, you’ll learn the difference between functional and dysfunctional breathing, why it matters, and how to improve it in practical ways.

Lunch & Learns: Feed your body & mind as local experts share their knowledge about topics important to you. Bring your own brown bag lunch; dessert and coffee are on us. This is a free event. Presented in partnership with PacificSource Health Plans.

Add to Calendar Tuesday, May 26 12:00PM Tuesday, May 26 1:30PM UTC Lunch & Learns: The Power of Better Breathing | Free

With Dr. Andy Sabatier DPT, Physical Therapist and Founder of Academy West Breathing Performance

What if the way you breathe is keeping you stuck in cycles of discomfort? Join us for an engaging, educational movement experience exploring the mechanics of breathing. This essential action performed over 20,000 times each day can profoundly support or disrupt every system in the body, yet it’s often misunderstood. Through clear guidance and clinical insight, you’ll learn the difference between functional and dysfunctional breathing, why it matters, and how to improve it in practical ways.

Lunch & Learns: Feed your body & mind as local experts share their knowledge about topics important to you. Bring your own brown bag lunch; dessert and coffee are on us. This is a free event. Presented in partnership with PacificSource Health Plans.

Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Road Bend Oregon 97702
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