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Columbia Park

264 Northwest Columbia Street, Bend, OR, United States

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Park and Bridge Closures Begin Oct. 19 through Early Summer 2027 – Columbia Park and The Gilchrist Bridge will be closed to public use for construction during this time. Find Columbia Park River Access Project and Gilchrist Bridge Replacement details here.

Located along the western edge of the Deschutes River, the park consists of two distinct shelves.

The upper shelf has picnic tables, a large lawn, a horseshoe pit, and a playground featuring the “SS Columbia” ship-liColumbia-Park-Ship-051211-10ke structure, a favorite for kids of all ages, and is known as the “Pirate Ship Park” by many in the community.

The lower shelf includes the trail that runs north and south along the eastern edge of the river and connects with the pedestrian bridge over the river. Benches allow visitors to relax and enjoy the river view. A chain link fence and a steep drop prohibit river access.

5 am to 10 pm

264 Northwest Columbia Street, Bend, OR, United States (Directions)

Street Parking

2.0 acres

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This space is open to the public except for limited partnership use. Private rentals are not available.

Trail, park or property information:

For feedback on the parks, trails or facilities, email Park Services.

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Want to host an event here?

Portions of this park are available for sports field rentals from April 1 through October 31. All organized sport program use of Bend Park & Recreation District athletic fields requires a reservation and permit. Organized sport program use is defined as any time a group of individuals is practicing, playing contests, conducting drills, camps or other programmed activities under the coordination, direction and supervision of an individual or organization. The reservation process provides a user or organization the exclusive use of a field. Reservations are verified by Bend Park & Recreation District staff. Learn more about sports field rentals.

Other Available Fields:
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Originally a quarry site during the mill days, the property was acquired in pieces starting in 1954 at the urging of then park director Vince Genna. It was transferred in 1977 to BPRD from the City of Bend.

Original development of the park was supported by Land and Water Conservation grants in 1966, 1969 and 1971, and included a playground, picnic tables, grassy areas, and the footbridge. The park was redeveloped in 2011.