Public Health Advisory
COVID-19 Operations & Requirements for Extreme Risk Level:
Parks and trails remain open.
Juniper Swim & Fitness Center and Bend Senior Center: Temporarily closed.
The Pavilion: Open for reservation-only public skating and registered programs.
The Art Station: Open for youth/childcare programs.
Other facilities/offices: Closed.
Most recreation programs canceled. Childcare and virtual classes continue.
Project Phase
- PLANNING
- DESIGN
- PERMITTING
- CONSTRUCTION
Project Overview
This 37-acre park site is characterized by semi-arid high desert vegetation with mature stands of Ponderosa Pine, Junipers and a basalt ridge designated as an area of special interest by the City of Bend. This new community park will provide opportunities for a wide array of recreation activities for all ages and four-legged friends while retaining natural characteristics of the existing landscape. Design plans include a splash pad, dog park, open lawn space, an event space, and demonstration garden.
37 acres at 61049 SE 15th Street
$11.3 million
System Development Charges and some funds from the bond to help purchase the property.
Spring 2022
Contact Information
For more information on the Alpenglow Community Park, please contact
Ian Isaacson
Project Manager
Tel: (541) 706-6154
Email: Ian@bendparksandrec.org
Current Status:
Alpenglow Park construction is beginning in October 2020. BPRD will work in partnership with Nativity Woodlot and Firewood program here in Bend to remove 60 trees from the park site. The program’s volunteers chop, sort, load and haul donated firewood, making it available to low income individuals and families in our community. Removing the trees will take approximately 2 weeks and activity will be consolidated in the Southeast area of the park site that will become the lawn and parking area for the park.
Project History:
Land Use and Conditional Use Permits granted – March 2020
Roats Water line relocation work – Summer/Fall 2019
Community Outreach:
Woodside Ranch Homeowners Association meeting – April 24, 2018
Old Farm Neighborhood Association meeting – April 9, 2018
Southeast Bend Neighborhood Association meeting – March 8,2018
Latino Outreach Open House – February 23, 2018
Public Open House – February 22, 2018
Public Open House – January 25, 2018
Southeast Bend Neighborhood Association meeting – January 24, 2017
Old Farm District Neighborhood Association meeting – April 20, 2017
Public Outreach Survey Re-Released – Opened April 3, 2017 and Closed April 17, 2017
Public Outreach Survey Results
Public Open House – February 15, 2017
Public Outreach Survey – Opened January 2017 and Closed February 14, 2017
Alpenglow Event Space View #1 - for illustrative purposes only
Alpenglow Event Space View #2 - for illustrative purposes only
Alpenglow Railroad Bridge View #1 - for illustrative purposes only
Alpenglow Railroad Bridge View #2 - for illustrative purposes only
Alpenglow Spray Ground View #1 - for illustrative purposes only
Alpenglow Spray Ground View #2 - for illustrative purposes only
Alpenglow Shelter View #1 - for illustrative purposes only
What construction is going on right now?
Alpenglow Park construction is underway
- Initial tree removal – October 2020
- Construction – Early 2021-2022
For safety, please stay clear of the work area. Thank you for patience as we build your new park.
Why must trees be removed?
This area will be developed into an open lawn space and parking area. More than 100 new trees will be planted as part of the new park construction.
The park will retain 90% of existing trees for natural beauty. 60 trees will be removed as part of the initial work in October and donated to the Nativity Woodlot and Firewood program to be shared with local families in need.
For safety, please stay clear of the work area. Thank you for patience as we build your new park.
Questions or feedback? Leave your questions or comments with an email address for any possible follow up.