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As a companion to the Bend Senior Center and Larkspur Community Center, the park offers traditional neighborhood park amenities plus some community features to create a multi-generational atmosphere attracting park visitors from all areas of Bend.
Rotary Clubs of Bend funded the construction of an “all children’s playground” at this park to celebrate the Rotary Centennial. It features three distinct areas of play for children of all ages and abilities.
Larkspur Park has benches, paver walkways, permanent restrooms, a meadow, open lawn, multiple picnic tables, a shade shelter, bocce court, horseshoe court, two-hoop basketball court, connection to the Larkspur Trail, and other active areas. The picnic shelter has a capacity of 16.
Roughly 40% of the site is kept as a natural area preserving juniper trees, alpine current and rabbit brush, and habitat for quail and small mammals commonly found in Central Oregon.
A great location for birthday parties for small to medium sized gatherings. Located in the Larkspur neighborhood and next to the Larkspur Community Center with plenty of parking.
- 5 rectangle picnic tables – 4 fixed and 1 moveable. (Seating capacity – 40 people, total capacity 100 people)
- Adjacent to Larkspur Trail and open lawn areas
- All-children’s playground with accessible play equipment
- Outdoor multi-use/basketball court
- Bike racks, permanent restrooms and drinking fountain
- Electrical outlet at shelter
Learn more about this rental.
Care for Parks, Trails & Off Leash Areas
Volunteers help keep Bend’s parks, trails and off leash areas beautiful and safe places for everyone to enjoy!
Adopt-a-Park or Trail or Off Leash Area
Groups, businesses, schools, families or individuals can adopt a park, off leash area or section of Bend’s urban trail system. Volunteers help care for their adopted space by visiting regularly all year – picking up litter, pulling invasive weeds and keeping an eye out for vandalism, weather damage and potential safety hazards. Volunteers make at least a one year commitment and complete a monthly volunteer activity report.
Group Park Projects:
Your group can make a big impact by helping with a landscape maintenance project in a park.
Opportunities may be available in spring and fall, depending on the weather and vary based on the size of the group and current District needs. Projects are typically 2-3 hours and may include activities such as raking planting areas, spreading bark or playground chips, pulling invasive weeds and picking up litter. BPRD staff provides support for your group’s efforts and supplies any tools or materials needed for the project.
For more information about adopting a park or trail or scheduling a project for your group, contact:
Use this contact form to send an
Larkspur Park was first acquired in 1990 through the efforts of Deschutes County, Gary Bell and David and Peggy Barnett. It was originally home to the Bend Senior Center, which opened in 2001. The development of the playground began in 2003 and was supported by a local government grant. The playground received an upgrade in 1998 and expansion in 2013. Rotary Clubs of Bend funded the construction of an “all children’s playground” in the park, to celebrate the centennial of the Bend Rotary clubs. The Larkspur Community Center was an expansion adjacent to Bend Senior Center and opened in 2021.
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A great location for birthday parties for small to medium sized gatherings. Located in the Larkspur neighborhood and next to the Larkspur Community Center with plenty of parking.
- 5 rectangle picnic tables – 4 fixed and 1 moveable. (Seating capacity – 40 people, total capacity 100 people)
- Adjacent to Larkspur Trail and open lawn areas
- All-children’s playground with accessible play equipment
- Outdoor multi-use/basketball court
- Bike racks, permanent restrooms and drinking fountain
- Electrical outlet at shelter
Learn more about this rental.
Park History
Larkspur Park was first acquired in 1990 through the efforts of Deschutes County, Gary Bell and David and Peggy Barnett. It was originally home to the Bend Senior Center, which opened in 2001. The development of the playground began in 2003 and was supported by a local government grant. The playground received an upgrade in 1998 and expansion in 2013. Rotary Clubs of Bend funded the construction of an “all children’s playground” in the park, to celebrate the centennial of the Bend Rotary clubs. The Larkspur Community Center was an expansion adjacent to Bend Senior Center and opened in 2021.
Adopt a Park
Care for Parks, Trails & Off Leash Areas
Volunteers help keep Bend’s parks, trails and off leash areas beautiful and safe places for everyone to enjoy!
Adopt-a-Park or Trail or Off Leash Area
Groups, businesses, schools, families or individuals can adopt a park, off leash area or section of Bend’s urban trail system. Volunteers help care for their adopted space by visiting regularly all year – picking up litter, pulling invasive weeds and keeping an eye out for vandalism, weather damage and potential safety hazards. Volunteers make at least a one year commitment and complete a monthly volunteer activity report.
Group Park Projects:
Your group can make a big impact by helping with a landscape maintenance project in a park.
Opportunities may be available in spring and fall, depending on the weather and vary based on the size of the group and current District needs. Projects are typically 2-3 hours and may include activities such as raking planting areas, spreading bark or playground chips, pulling invasive weeds and picking up litter. BPRD staff provides support for your group’s efforts and supplies any tools or materials needed for the project.
For more information about adopting a park or trail or scheduling a project for your group, contact:
Use this contact form to send an