Fall recreation program registration opens Aug. 4

Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for fall recreation programs and sports leagues on Tuesday, Aug. 4, for programs in September through December.

The Fall 2026 Online Playlist is available for viewing and download now, a week earlier than previous seasons.

The one-day registration is on Tuesday, Aug. 4, beginning at 6:00 a.m. Recreation, enrichment and sports programs, swim lesson and aquatics, camps and leagues registration will open among other offerings. This includes no-school day camps, art, crafts, sports, ice skating, technology, fitness, outdoors, cooking and more. Sports leagues include adult curling, adult hockey, youth indoor soccer, youth volleyball, middle school Ultimate and youth/middle school/high school basketball.

“This fall will celebrate the opening of the new Art Station facility at Larkspur Park, and it’s also worth noting that there is some space available in the Kids Inc. afterschool program at select elementary schools and our part-time preschool program at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center,” said Michael Egging, recreation business manager.

Registration information night event on July 29

BPRD invites community members to attend its Registration Info Night on Wednesday, July 29 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Larkspur Community Center where staff can assist attendees to get ready for registration.

With English and Spanish services available, staff can set up/update a household account, provide activity details, help build a wish list, learn about youth recreation programs and inclusion services and therapeutic recreation programs for those with disabilities, and assist with the scholarship process as needed.

Event participants receive a free admission voucher good for a drop-in fitness, swim or skate visit at Larkspur, Juniper Swim & Fitness Center or The Pavilion. Limit 1 per visitor, age 3 and up. Learn more at bendparksandrec.org/event/registration-info-night/.

How to prepare for registration

For patrons who haven’t logged into their online account in the past 30 days, they are strongly encouraged to do so now to be sure they can successfully log in without issue and register for recreation programs on Aug. 4. BPRD staff recommend adding programs to a Wish List in the online registration account and noting opening dates of the programs.

When registrations open at 6:00 am, patrons are encouraged to register online or in person at any of these locations:

• District Office: 799 SW Columbia St. – open at 6:00 a.m. (Aug. 4 only)
• Juniper Swim & Fitness Center: 800 NE 6th St. – open at 5:30 a.m.
• Larkspur Community Center: 1600 SE Reed Market Rd. – open at 6:00 a.m.

If having trouble while registering online, contact Customer Service by phone at (541) 389-7275.

Scholarships are available to those who qualify. BPRD encourages community members to apply early to ensure the application is processed in time for registration. In the last year, approximately 3,300 individuals received financial support to participate in programs that provide enriching activities and contribute to a physically active community.

Mark the calendar

For future planning, winter/spring 2027 registration opening will open Dec. 8; summer 2027 registration opening will be over two days on March 2 – 3 due to high volume.