Riverbend Park
799 SW Columbia St, Bend, OR, United States
Riverbend Community Park is located within the Old Mill District. All events in the park are scheduled in cooperation with the Old Mill District and will require approval of both entities.
Riverbend event organizers should be aware that concerts at the Les Schwab Amphitheater may be scheduled as late as 30 days prior to an event. Pre-scheduled events at Riverbend Park do not prevent concert scheduling at the amphitheater.
- 12 ft. and 8 ft. wide hard surface pathways around two large lawn areas give vendors easy access to deliveries.
- Vendor tents set up along the turf adjacent to pathways allow for ADA accessibility.
- 50 amp electricity is available at five locations around the parameter of the two lawn areas.
- Potable water is available at the shelter.
- A 1900 sq. ft. shelter has tables for 50 people; tables may be removed for other shelter uses.
- Large delivery drop off is available on the parking side of the shelter.
- Permanent restrooms are located at the shelter.
The event season is April 15 – October 15.
Park hours are 5:00 am – 10:00 pm. The park entrance gate is locked and unlocked on this schedule too.
Riverbend Park is suitable for acoustic music only – not electrically enhanced or modified. Sound levels shall not exceed 65 decibels at the edge of the approved event area. Electric guitars, drums, large amplifiers and sound boards are prohibited.
Event organizers must adhere to City of Bend noise ordinances (Bend Code 5.50). Sound may not begin prior to 7:00 am and must end no later than 10:00 pm. This includes sound test and set up. Applications must be submitted to the City of Bend 45 days prior to the event date to allow sufficient time for notice and review.
Capacity is dependent on event features, layout, activities and traffic flow.
This park has 2.75 acres of turf area/pods available for special events.
799 SW Columbia St, Bend, OR, United States (Directions)
Riverbend Park has 120 parking spaces. Parking is shared by trail, river, building and public park users.
All street parking near the site (Columbia and Shevlin Hixon) is on private property owned by the Old Mill District. Permission to extend parking beyond the park’s capacity must be approved by the Old Mill District.
Vendors and event attendees need to be informed as to allowable parking.
Organizers will be asked to develop a parking plan as a component of their event logistics plan.
Vehicles will not be allowed on the turf without access permits from the District.
Vehicles are allowed on the hard surface/walkway in the designated event pods for loading and unloading purposes.
Contact Information
FAQ’s
Are dogs allowed at events?
Dogs must be leashed in all District parks and facilities except in designated off-leash areas.
Event managers may prohibit individuals from bringing animals into an area where a special event is being held. This prohibition does not apply to service animals.
Any variance from these park use conditions must be pre-approved by the Bend Park & Recreation District.
Is alcohol permitted?
If alcohol is being sold and served in Riverbend Park, the District requires the area be hard fenced and located close to the shelter away from the beach area. This is a public safety precaution for the families and kids using the beach and tubing area.
What ADA guidelines are required?
The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities and opens doors for full participation in all aspects of everyday life. BPRD will provide guidelines that are intended to help event organizers design events to accommodate people of all abilities. This information is not intended to be an all-inclusive guide to ADA compliance. It is the responsibility of the event organizer to understand and comply with all federal regulations that pertain to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Contact the City of Bend to determine regulations and strategies for making event accessible if your event extends beyond the park District property. (I.e. foot races)
Do you allow multiple year reservations?
Our processes are required on an annual basis. We enjoy working with repeat events as well as new events, so please refer to our step-by-step reservation information for deadlines.
Reserving a Park Shelter
Park shelters are the ideal space for small outdoor gatherings like family or company parties. These rentals are for exclusive use of the shelter; to guarantee use, a reservation must be made. All rentable park shelters include tables and either permanent or portable restrooms. While the surrounding park and amenities are available to use, these spaces must be shared with the general public. Park shelter reservations are available year-round, seven days a week. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance.
Small groups, under 30 people, may use any park on a first-come, first-served basis. Planned events with more than 30 people must reserve a park shelter. Groups over 100 people are encouraged to rent a sports field. A shelter or designated picnic area may not be reserved for consecutive and/or recurring use (such as every Monday/Wednesday/Friday).
Shelters are offered as-is, rain-or-shine. Renters are required to leave the facility in good condition or pay the cost of cleaning and repairs. The renter is responsible for collecting and removing all garbage generated by the event. Please bring extra garbage bags. All renters receive a reservation card prior to their reservation date. It is the responsibility of the renter to place the reservation card at the shelter as early as 7:00 am on the day of their reservation to alert the general public of their rental.
If you’re interested in hosting an event for the public to attend, see the public event rentals page.
Are you a business wanting to use a park? Learn about businesses in parks guidelines.
Insurance
Insurance will be required if the rental meets any of the following criteria:
- Alcohol is served or sold
- Has a bounce house, inflatable or other large play equipment
- Has more than 100 attendees
- Bend Park and Recreation District deems it necessary
If insurance is required, the certificate is due no less than 30 days prior to the event date. Please see our Rental Insurance Requirements / Requisitos de Cobertura Seguros Para Reservas for information on the different insurance categories.
Deposit
Deposits will be used to cover expenses incurred beyond pre-paid rental fees. The deposit will be returned after the rental if left in good condition. Any garbage not contained in existing garbage cans must be removed from the premises. All decorations must be removed and discarded by the end of the reservation time. Deposits are required for the following rental sizes:
- 500 attendees or less: $0
- 501 to 2,000 attendees: $500
- 2,001 ore more attendees $1,000
Refunds/Cancellations
500 attendees or less
- Full refund granted if canceled before 30 days of the event.
501 or more attendees
- Full refund granted, minus booking deposit*, if canceled before 90 days of the event.
*Park rentals with more than 500 attendees require a non-refundable $250 booking deposit
How to Reserve
PLEASE NOTE: Requests are NOT confirmed reservations. You will be contacted after making your request. Reservations are ONLY considered confirmed when a deposit or fee is paid.
To rent a park shelter, complete a Park Rental Request Form / Solicitud de Reserva de Parques. Please allow at least 3-5 business days for BPRD to review the request form. Once the request form has been reviewed, BPRD will contact the primary patron listed with further information and next steps for booking. All request forms are responded to in the order they are received.
If you don’t know exactly which park or date you’d like, contact Facility Rentals staff below to get started.
For more information about park shelter rentals, see the park shelter rentals page.
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