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Business Use of a Park, Shelter or Facility
Parks and recreation facilities provide people with places to connect to the natural environment and to recreate. With that understood, at times there are opportunities for businesses to use District properties that enhance the user experience or fulfill a community need.
Business operations include, but are not limited to: sale, rental or promotion of merchandise or service; the provision of a paid service or program. Such examples could be:
- Sales meeting
- Fitness class
- Personal sports coach
- Arts and crafts class
- Commercial film shoot
- Business reception
- Product demonstrations
Get Started: Business Park Rental Instructions
In order for a business to operate in or on District property, a business must request permission from the District and be properly permitted for the activity.
Please follow the steps below to get started.
1. Review the criteria under which a business may operate on District property. A business may operate on district property under the following scenarios:
a. The business is contracted with the district to provide a special service such as public safety or information.
b. The business operation is approved through a lease agreement.
c. Insurance may be required depending on the number of people, the number of days, if there is alcohol consumption and/or and inflatable. Review the Rental Insurance Requirements for more details.
d. The business has reserved a district facility or park to provide a service or activity to invited guests.
e. The business wishes to operate a scheduled or programmed activity to invited guests (recreation program, camp, fitness, instructional class).
2. Review the criteria that the district will use to make a decision on approval. Requests for reserved or permitted park use, whether commercial, not-for-profit or private will be based on the following criteria:
a. The proposed activity does not conflict with other public park uses, impede care and maintenance of the park, detract from general park visitor use or enjoyment or directly compete with a district operated or contracted program.
b. The activity is being provided to invited guests only.
c. District rules, regulations and processes have been abided to in the past.
d. There are no outstanding fees or charges.
3. Complete and submit the Park Rental Request Form. Requests can be submitted up to 6 months in advance of the first date of the business use. Please allow at least two business days for your request to be reviewed. Not all requests are permitted.
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Business-Use Fees:
The following permit fees are for business operating in parks. All permit fees require insurance.
Full payment must be made at the time of reservation. You can pay in-person, over the phone or on your BPRD account.
| Type of Rental | Groups of 0 - 30 | Groups of 31 - 60 | Groups of 61 - 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Basic ID | $40.00 | $80.00 | $135.00 |
| Commercial Basic OD | $48.00 | $96.00 | $162.00 |
| Commercial Expanded ID | $80.00 | $160.00 | $275.00 |
| Commercial Expanded OD | $96.00 | $192.00 | $330.00 |
ID = In-District Resident Fee • OD = Out-of-District Fee. Learn more about the district boundary and out-of-district fees policy.
For a full list of fees, see the Park Rental Fees / Solicitud de Reserva de Parques.
Basic (meets all criteria):
- Less than 4 hours, and;
- shelter use not included, and;
- no more than 3 days per week, and;
- no more than 100 attendees.
Expanded (meets any criteria):
- More than 4 hours, or;
- shelter use space available, or;
- more than 3 days per week, or;
- more than 100 attendees.
Parks
Parks – Grass Areas
Some parks are available for business use that falls under the following parameters:
- No more than four hours per day
- No more than three days per week
- No more than 100 attendees
Park Shelters
Park shelters may be reserved for business use activities.
A shelter may not be reserved for consecutive and/or recurring use (such as every Monday/Wednesday/Friday) in order to allow sufficient opportunity for general public use.
To reserve a park shelter for business use, check out our rentals page for more info.
Parks – Off-Leash Dog Areas
Off-leash dog areas are not suitable for business use permits. Any dog training business use must be conducted with dogs on-leash at all times.
Trails
Trails may not be reserved for private use. Running/walking events require a reservation and adherence to public event reservation procedures.
Fields
Athletic fields are reserved through our sports field rental process. For more info, please visit our athletic field rentals page.
Courts
Tennis and Pickleball Courts
Tennis and pickleball courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are not available for private, reserved use. Courts are not available for individual reservation. Courts may be reserved for district-approved activities and events.
Horseshoe Courts
Horseshoe courts at Juniper Park are not available for individual reservation. Courts may be reserved for district-approved activities and events.
Questions? Contact:
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Deposits
Refundable deposits may be required depending on the size of the rental.
Insurance
A certificate of insurance may be required depending on the number of attendees, the number of rental days, and if there is alcohol consumption and/or and inflatable. Review the Rental Insurance Requirements for more details.
Metal Detector Use Application
In order to operate a metal detector on District property, one must have a metal detector permit in their possession. The permit provides the holder with information on park rules and regulations and how to properly use a metal detector on District property.
Metal detector permits are available free of charge through the online form below, or through Park Services, 1675 SW Simpson, p. (541) 388-5435, hours 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday.
Commercial Photography/Videography/Film Permit – $50 per day/per location, plus any necessary reservation and rental fees.
- A single professional photographer with a portable camera does not require a permit or district notification.
- Professional media production or activity requires a scope of activity and possible evidence of prescribed liability insurance based on risk. Should production require exclusive use of parkland, staff time or other district resources, a permit and park reservation apply.
- For film permits, please complete and submit a Park Rental Request Form.
- Single day film permits require a certificate of insurance (COI). See the Rental Insurance Requirements for more information.
- Requests are to be made a minimum of seven business days in advance of the requested date(s). For more complicated requests with any of the following – multiple dates and locations, exclusive use, activities outside of park rules, large groups (20+) a variety of equipment/vehicles on site – 30 days in advance is strongly advised.
- Questions about using a park or facility for a commercial shoot? Contact:
Use this contact form to send an
A business use permit is required for business conducted at McKay Park, adjacent to the Bend Whitewater Park. The permit is for instruction/training, any paid service or program, and the sale, rental and/or promotions of merchandise, which is conducted on dry land for anything more than a quick in/out of the Deschutes River.
Permit Use
Permit holders and class participants do not have exclusive use of the park. Permitted activities may not adversely impact general public use of the parkland or the Bend Whitewater Park. Areas of use in the whitewater park include the Whitewater Channel and the Passageway Channel. The island adjacent to the Whitewater Channel cannot be reserved.
For a quality experience for participants, please conduct in-water activities in non-peak times and days. The Bend Whitewater Park is a public park and is heavily used in afternoons and weekends during the summer.
To avoid conflicts with other users, the district recommends classes/lessons be conducted in down times (5 a.m. to 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.) or during the off season (October-April).
Business Use in Water Only
Conducting business in the water only at the Bend Whitewater Park — without any use of river bank or the island — does not require a permit or insurance coverage by the Bend Park and Recreation District; however, it does require an Oregon State Marine Board Outfitter Guide Registration Card. The Marine Board has authority for the water way and is a great resource for questions or assistance applying for outfitter guide registration.
Parks & Trails
Parks
Parks – Grass Areas
Some parks are available for business use that falls under the following parameters:
- No more than four hours per day
- No more than three days per week
- No more than 100 attendees
Park Shelters
Park shelters may be reserved for business use activities.
A shelter may not be reserved for consecutive and/or recurring use (such as every Monday/Wednesday/Friday) in order to allow sufficient opportunity for general public use.
To reserve a park shelter for business use, check out our rentals page for more info.
Parks – Off-Leash Dog Areas
Off-leash dog areas are not suitable for business use permits. Any dog training business use must be conducted with dogs on-leash at all times.
Trails
Trails may not be reserved for private use. Running/walking events require a reservation and adherence to public event reservation procedures.
Sports Fields &
Courts
Fields
Athletic fields are reserved through our sports field rental process. For more info, please visit our athletic field rentals page.
Courts
Tennis and Pickleball Courts
Tennis and pickleball courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are not available for private, reserved use. Courts are not available for individual reservation. Courts may be reserved for district-approved activities and events.
Horseshoe Courts
Horseshoe courts at Juniper Park are not available for individual reservation. Courts may be reserved for district-approved activities and events.
Questions? Contact:
Use this contact form to send an
Deposits &
Insurance
Deposits
Refundable deposits may be required depending on the size of the rental.
Insurance
A certificate of insurance may be required depending on the number of attendees, the number of rental days, and if there is alcohol consumption and/or and inflatable. Review the Rental Insurance Requirements for more details.
Metal Detector
Use Permit
Metal Detector Use Application
In order to operate a metal detector on District property, one must have a metal detector permit in their possession. The permit provides the holder with information on park rules and regulations and how to properly use a metal detector on District property.
Metal detector permits are available free of charge through the online form below, or through Park Services, 1675 SW Simpson, p. (541) 388-5435, hours 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday.
Film Permit
Commercial Photography/Videography/Film Permit – $50 per day/per location, plus any necessary reservation and rental fees.
- A single professional photographer with a portable camera does not require a permit or district notification.
- Professional media production or activity requires a scope of activity and possible evidence of prescribed liability insurance based on risk. Should production require exclusive use of parkland, staff time or other district resources, a permit and park reservation apply.
- For film permits, please complete and submit a Park Rental Request Form.
- Single day film permits require a certificate of insurance (COI). See the Rental Insurance Requirements for more information.
- Requests are to be made a minimum of seven business days in advance of the requested date(s). For more complicated requests with any of the following – multiple dates and locations, exclusive use, activities outside of park rules, large groups (20+) a variety of equipment/vehicles on site – 30 days in advance is strongly advised.
- Questions about using a park or facility for a commercial shoot? Contact:
Use this contact form to send an
Bend Whitewater
Park
A business use permit is required for business conducted at McKay Park, adjacent to the Bend Whitewater Park. The permit is for instruction/training, any paid service or program, and the sale, rental and/or promotions of merchandise, which is conducted on dry land for anything more than a quick in/out of the Deschutes River.
Permit Use
Permit holders and class participants do not have exclusive use of the park. Permitted activities may not adversely impact general public use of the parkland or the Bend Whitewater Park. Areas of use in the whitewater park include the Whitewater Channel and the Passageway Channel. The island adjacent to the Whitewater Channel cannot be reserved.
For a quality experience for participants, please conduct in-water activities in non-peak times and days. The Bend Whitewater Park is a public park and is heavily used in afternoons and weekends during the summer.
To avoid conflicts with other users, the district recommends classes/lessons be conducted in down times (5 a.m. to 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.) or during the off season (October-April).
Business Use in Water Only
Conducting business in the water only at the Bend Whitewater Park — without any use of river bank or the island — does not require a permit or insurance coverage by the Bend Park and Recreation District; however, it does require an Oregon State Marine Board Outfitter Guide Registration Card. The Marine Board has authority for the water way and is a great resource for questions or assistance applying for outfitter guide registration.
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