This community park is conveniently located in south central Bend, near Bear Creek Elementary School and includes connection to Juniper Park via Coyner Trail.
Features include a playground, basketball court, court marked for pickle ball, restrooms, walking trail, off-leash dog park area, picnic shelter large lawns, and two skateparks which are very popular and enthusiasts can be found from dawn to dusk almost every day of the year.
On snowy days in the winter, the hill next to the ball field is a small but fun sledding hill that’s perfect for small children.
For additional play opportunities, Ponderosa Park also hosts Hal Puddy Field and is directly adjoining Bend Senior High School’s soccer field. The ball field hosts adult softball and youth soccer games during the spring, summer and fall.
On many afternoons in the fall, parking is difficult to find. We recommend you carpool or use alternative transportation whenever you are visiting this popular park. Connections to area neighborhoods, bike routes and trails can be made using the Coyner Trail.
Pickleball Court
Ponderosa Park has a pickleball court marked for play – You’ll just need to bring your own net.
Learn more about Pickleball at Bend Park and Recreation District.