Riverbend Park Picnic Shelter
799 SW Columbia St, Bend, OR, United States
Located in Riverbend Park, this picnic shelter is ideal for active groups planning to utilize the Deschutes River and trails. It is located adjacent to the kayak roundabout and the Bend Park and Recreation District Office.
Please note: this shelter is not available May 1 – Labor Day
- 4 movable rectangle picnic tables
- Electrical outlet at shelter
- Inflatable permitted seasonally with a paid reservation and a certificate of insurance that meets our Rental Insurance Requirements
- Adjacent to Deschutes River Trail, beach, river access and boat launch area
- Restrooms and drinking fountain
- Open lawn areas and trails
- High-use area during late spring and summer months
This shelter is not available May 1 – Labor Day
5:00 am – 10:00 pm. The park entrance gate is locked and unlocked on this schedule too.
100 people
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private & Non-Profit ID | $60.00 | $110.00 | $175.00 |
| Private & Non-Profit OD | $72.00 | $132.00 | $210.00 |
| Commercial* ID | $90.00 | $175.00 | $300.00 |
| Commercial* OD | $108.00 | $210.00 | $360.00 |
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.
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.
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Reserving a Park Shelter
Park shelters are the ideal space for small outdoor gatherings like family or company parties. While the surrounding park and amenities are available to use, these spaces must be shared with the general public. Reservations can be made up to six 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. A shelter 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.
If you’re interested in hosting a large event or are a business wanting to use a park, see the park rentals page.
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 two 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 rentals page.
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Parking and Shuttles for Floaters:
Park & Float is at Simpson Ave. and Bradbury Way, across from The Pavilion at 1000 SW Bradbury Way, and has free parking, rental services, access to the river shuttle and more. It’s a convenient one-stop location for a day of river fun. A shuttle is available for all river users who rent tubes or have their own.
Own your own gear and need shuttle only
Ride the River shuttle rides are are available for $5 cash to the driver or via CET's app from June 17 to Sept. 7. This is a great option for river users who own their own tube. More details at cascadeseasttransit.com.
New in 2026: Stand-up paddleboards may be transported if space is available.
Full-service rental and transportation option
Park & Float operations by Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe for rental opportunities and its included river shuttle service, weather-permitting, for the 2026 season open June 13 through Sept. 7. Reservations for 2026 season are available with Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe. On your reservation date, check-in at Park & Float.
Parking Options:
Park & Float location at Simpson Ave. and Bradbury Way, across from The Pavilion at 1000 SW Bradbury Way. One block south of the whitewater park. (Directions)
Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St. (westside) (Directions)
McKay Park, 166 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr. (westside) (Directions)
Miller’s Landing Park, 80 NW Riverside Blvd. (eastside) (Directions)
Limited parking is available at Riverbend Park, Farewell Bend Park and Miller’s Landing Park, so it is highly recommended to use Park & Float (across from The Pavilion). It’s only a block away from McKay Park and about a one-mile walk to Riverbend Park. Please respect neighborhoods, businesses and parking time limits.
We don’t recommend parking at Riverbend Park, floating to Drake Park and then walking back. It’s an option, but the walk back will be about two miles. A better option is parking in “the middle” across from The Pavilion and splitting the walk up to one mile before and one mile after instead.
We also don’t suggest shuttling vehicles as parking is extremely limited and may not even be available in the area by Riverbend Park and/or Drake Park. There is also a new neighborhood parking permit required.
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