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Start July 4th holiday fun with the Pet Parade
Bend Park and Recreation District’s Pet Parade is a community tradition since 1924 and the 99th occurrence of the annual... Read More
June 23, 2026
Summary of the June 16 board of directors meeting
The BPRD board of directors met on June 16 for the final meeting of the 2025-26 fiscal year. The meeting... Read More
June 17, 2026
Summary of June 2 board meeting
The June 2 meeting of the Bend Park & Recreation District Board of Directors was a full business session, including... Read More
June 3, 2026
BPRD hosts “Live Well, Age Well” Expo on June 9
Bend Park & Recreation District’s annual wellness fair has a new name and a new location – The “Live Well,... Read More
June 3, 2026
Updated fees and passes begin June 12
BPRD Fitness, Swim & Skate Passes and drop-in fees will increase with summer programming, effective June 12. Single-visit fees and... Read More
May 19, 2026
Survey shows high satisfaction and community optimism
Bend Park and Recreation District’s latest community survey reveals a strong and growing sense of optimism among residents, with higher... Read More
May 19, 2026
Volunteers needed for park and trail projects through October
Bend Park and Recreation District is inviting community members to join its Natural Resources and Trails team with upcoming volunteer... Read More
May 12, 2026
Shevlin Park fishing pond closed temporarily May 11 to May 15
Bend Park and Recreation District is temporarily closing the Shevlin Park fishing pond adjacent to Aspen Hall May 11 to... Read More
May 7, 2026
Summary of May 5 board of directors meeting
At its May 5 meeting, the BPRD board of directors addressed funding updates, facility investments, staff development, environmental stewardship, and... Read More
May 6, 2026
BPRD manages forest health responsibilities, plans future projects in key areas
Community interest in wildfire risk and protecting the health and safety of natural areas and residential areas has grown in... Read More
