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 during events and concerts at Hayden Homes Amphitheater.
- 4 movable rectangle picnic tables
- Electrical outlet at shelter
- Inflatable permitted seasonally with a paid reservation and a certificate of insurance that meets our Basic 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 rental is available September 15 – June 15.
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 or over the phone.
| Type of Rental | Groups of 0 - 30 | Groups of 31 - 60 | Groups of 61 - 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private & Non-Profit ID | $75.00 | $100.00 | $150.00 |
| Private & Non-Profit OD | $90.00 | $120.00 | $180.00 |
| Commercial* ID | $100.00 | $150.00 | $250.00 |
| Commercial* OD | $120.00 | $180.00 | $300.00 |
ID = In-District Resident Fee • OD = Out-of-District Fee. Learn more about the district boundary and out-of-district fees policy.
Groups over 100 are encouraged to rent a sports field.
*Insurance is required for all commercial rentals.
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 Picnic Shelter or Uncovered Picnic Area
Picnic shelters are the ideal space for small outdoor gatherings like family or company picnics. These rentals are for exclusive use of the shelter; to guarantee use, a reservation must be made. All rentable picnic shelters and picnic areas 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. Picnic shelter reservations are available year-round, seven days a week. Reservations can be made up to 3 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 picnic 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 meeting the Basic Insurance Requirements will be required if the rental meets any of the following criteria:
- Alcohol is served or sold (alcohol permit is also required)
- Has a bounce house, inflatable, other large play equipment, or extra setup
- Has more than 100 attendees
- Bend Park and Recreation District deems it necessary
Insurance meeting the Commercial and Multi Day Insurance Requirements will be required if the rental meets any of the following criteria:
- Commercial/business in nature
- Occurs for multiple days
- Bend Park and Recreation District deems it necessary
When required, a certificate of insurance is due no less than 30 days prior to the reservation or event.
Deposit
A damage/cleaning deposit may be required for rentals with 100 or more attendees or for rentals with extra setup. The deposit amount depends on the group size. Both deposit and rental fee must be paid to reserve the shelter. 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.
Refunds/Cancellations
100% Refund
Up to 100 attendees: NA
101 to 500 attendees: Within 48 hours of payment
501 or more attendees: Within 48 hours of payment.
90% Refund
Up to 100 attendees: 6 or more days prior
101 to 500 attendees: 91 or more days prior
501 or more attendees: 121 or more days prior.
50% Refund
Up to 100 attendees: 5 days to 24 hours prior
101 to 500 attendees: 90 to 31 days prior
501 or more attendees: 120 to 31 days prior.
0% Refund
Up to 100 attendees: Less than 24 hours prior
101 to 500 attendees: 30 or less days prior
501 or more attendees: 30 or less days prior.
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 picnic shelter, complete the Park Rental Request Form. 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.
Questions? Contact:
For more information, please contact
Rentals & Events
Tel: (541) 706-6149
Parking for Floaters:
Park & Float is now closed for summer 2023. Contact Tumalo Creek for rental opportunities, weather-permitting, through the rest of September.
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. Shuttle rides have a $6 fee.
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)
Ride the River shuttle service:
The Ride the River shuttle starts and ends at Park & Float, beginning June 17 (weather permitting) and ending on Labor Day. $6 round trip makes transportation easy for river users with shuttles departing every 15-20 minutes from 11 am to 7 pm. Advanced tickets available at Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe. Reservations for 2023 season are no longer available. On your reservation date, check-in at Park & Float for the wrist band valid the entire day.
Parking is available at Riverbend Park, Farewell Bend Park, Miller’s Landing Park and 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.
