This small park next to Harmon Park is across the river from Drake Park via the pedestrian bridge and celebrates the history of Bend’s Water Pageant.
The park features shaded benches and tables, open lawn, flowering beds, views of the river, and a small boat launch. There are two shared ADA parking stalls with Harmon Park and the remaining parking is along the street.
5 am to 10 pm
691 Northwest Drake Road, Bend, OR, United States (Directions)
Street Parking
0.3 acres
The Deschutes River is home to many species of native fish and some of the most idyllic fishing spots reside in Bend parks. In addition to river fishing, the District also features fishing ponds at Pine Nursery and Shevlin Parks that are stocked by Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife. View the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife stocking schedule here. Shevlin Pond is open to youth 17 years and under. Learn more.
Licenses: All state angling licenses and regulations apply at all locations. Fishing is open to youth, 17 years and under, and anglers with disabilities. Youth aged 12 to 17 must have a juvenile fishing license. Limit of two fish per day, eight inch minimum length.
Bait: Whether bait and/or fly fishing is allowed depends on location. Please check ODFW’s website for more information as regulations may change.
Parking and Shuttles for Floaters:
Park & Float is at Simpson Ave. and Bradbury Way, across from The Pavilion at 1000 SW Bradbury Way, and has free parking, rental services, access to the river shuttle and more. It’s a convenient one-stop location for a day of river fun. A shuttle is available for all river users who rent tubes or have their own.
Own your own gear and need shuttle only
Ride the River shuttle rides are are available for $5 cash to the driver or via CET's app from June 17 to Sept. 7. This is a great option for river users who own their own tube. More details at cascadeseasttransit.com.
New in 2026: Stand-up paddleboards may be transported if space is available.
Full-service rental and transportation option
Park & Float operations by Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe for rental opportunities and its included river shuttle service, weather-permitting, for the 2026 season open June 13 through Sept. 7. Reservations for 2026 season are available with Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe. On your reservation date, check-in at Park & Float.
Parking Options:
Park & Float location at Simpson Ave. and Bradbury Way, across from The Pavilion at 1000 SW Bradbury Way. One block south of the whitewater park. (Directions)
Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St. (westside) (Directions)
McKay Park, 166 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr. (westside) (Directions)
Miller’s Landing Park, 80 NW Riverside Blvd. (eastside) (Directions)
Limited parking is available at Riverbend Park, Farewell Bend Park and Miller’s Landing Park, so it is highly recommended to use Park & Float (across from The Pavilion). It’s only a block away from McKay Park and about a one-mile walk to Riverbend Park. Please respect neighborhoods, businesses and parking time limits.
We don’t recommend parking at Riverbend Park, floating to Drake Park and then walking back. It’s an option, but the walk back will be about two miles. A better option is parking in “the middle” across from The Pavilion and splitting the walk up to one mile before and one mile after instead.
We also don’t suggest shuttling vehicles as parking is extremely limited and may not even be available in the area by Riverbend Park and/or Drake Park. There is also a new neighborhood parking permit required.
Pageant Park was acquired in 1977 from the City of Bend. Serving as the former home of the historic Bend Water Pageant, this park was aptly named as such, celebrating the history of the event. The park was redeveloped in 1999, not too long after the original development.
