It's a nice park but half of it is all sand. My dogs were so dusty. They grassy part was just so…read morecrowded i didnt want to engage with other people and dogs. There are some places where they can jump in a river but it isn't really convenient to have them jump in. They won't be fully submerged which is what I need.

This is an amazing dog park. We were on vacation in Bend and discovered it on line. Our pup could…read morerun through a natural habitat of high desert. Could barely see the fencing. Lovely park with very friendly dog parents!

Big dog park with lots of options. There are beautiful walking trails and a large grassy field…read moreperfect for throwing a ball (perfect for a Chuck-It). There are water stations, but on May 2 the pumps were not working. Someone mentioned it may be due to nearby construction. Definitely bring your own water just in case. There are separate areas for large and small dogs, plus bathrooms near the front entrance. Parking is tight, especially with other activities going on like pickleball and kids' sports, but many people park along the street, which isn't a bad walk. Highly recommend.

This place is clutch. One of the best courses in Oregon. This is my favorite course I have…read moreplayed. This place has multiple things to offer. Per friendly, sports complex, hiking, disc golf. It is absolutely amazing.

This is for the dog park: we were visiting Bend and wanted to give our pup a chance to blow of…read moresteam and play with other dogs. There is an area for smaller dogs, and an area for larger dogs. All is fenced in, and includes quite a few benches for humans to sit. My biggest gripe is that there is a dog bowl, but no way to fill it with water. Being high desert, I'd expect that there would be a way to get the dogs some water. Luckily I brought my own, and suddenly became really popular with all the other thirsty dogs begging for water. I realize that's a luxury, but with a dry climate, I guess I thought there'd be some way for them to stay hydrated. There are lots of trees, so the area is well shaded, but completely dirt.

Has an awesome skate park and Coyner Trail bike path that you can ride all the way to Juniper Park…read more This park has a nice large flat field area that was great for July 4th firework viewing since you can see Pilot Butte nearby. Not my first book for laying out and relaxing because I personally prefer more variation in elevation/terrain, but nice for a big green lawn area and the biking path.

hmm. Not really sure how this dog park can get anything but 2 or less stars. It's basically just a…read morefenced in dirt area with ... a lot of dirt. There's no grass, there is not really even a view of the lake due to the bend and surrounding foliage of the park. The rest of this area (near River Bend) is actually quite nice, so I'm really surprised at the sadness of this dog park. I suppose it's a good space for them to run, but dogs typically like grassier areas and they don't necessarily enjoy wrasling each other in hard, dirt grounds. The trash cans on this particular day were pretty full so didn't look like anyone dumped anything.

Amazing place with big fields to throw a ball, wonderful paths to walk the dog. Clean and kids…read morefriendly park with multiple discoveries and sculptures for kids and adults.

Shevlin park is somewhere we would visit every summer growing up when visiting family in the area…read more They have great trails, fishing, picnicking, and even slow spots where you can get in the water. Shevlin park has a teepee that you can check out and go inside of, they have more than one trail, good for bike riding, dog walking, fishing. I remember having picnics here as a kid and I still come back as an adult when in the area. They trails are low impact and fairly flat.

My mom friend and I were visiting from out of town. As we were visiting Dudley's bookshop, the book…read moreshop seller shared that we had to try hiking here. We absolutely love nature, and knew we had to try it. At first upon arriving, I feared there would be no parking at 11:00 a.m. However, the lot was only halfway full which was nice. The trails were laid out on the trail map a little ways past the shelter on the left, but there was a discrepancy between what the trail map said and the websites listed in terms of trail names and trail lengths. So, we decided to forge our own path. We took the main loop around. The conifer trees and contrast with the desert landscape were beautiful, and the creek shots were stunning.

They have great artwork throughout the park. A nice loop trail that is a around a mile and a half,…read morea lovely view of the lake, a dog park and area to launch kayaks or canoes. There is also a playground, picnic areas. Its a very nice recreation area.

I'm not sure what to make of the BPRD. The district itself, not the various parks and facilities…read more(which are better reviewed individually on Yelp, IMO). BPRD is a tax district created in the mid-70's to manage the city of Bend parks and various facilities, which include the Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, The Pavilion (an ice rink) and the Bend Senior Center. Major parks include Shevlin, Drake, Pine Nursery and several on the river. The District has taxation authority - the citizens of Bend vote on and pay into bonds to fund the operation. It's the tax part I'm not sure I like. By creating a separate tax district, management and funding was taken away from the city of Bend and the Bend City Council. The result is that parks and recreation have a guaranteed source of revenue (if approved by voters) that the city can't divert to other uses. The flip side is that to work well, BPRD and the city council must work together to ensure Bendites have a thriving, livable city. Conflicts in vision can arise. As for the parks themselves, BPRD seems to be doing a good job. Bend has great parks. Moreover, BPRD has its priorities for future projects right, in my opinion. These include ensuring (or working towards) equal access to parks for all neighborhoods, and equal thought to preservation of the environment, particularly the Deschutes River (which, as a river, falls under the purview of other agencies as well). The BPRD board of directors (comprising five elected members) seems to conduct it's business openly from what I can see attending meetings, and they seem to have a good working relationship with the professional staff. So, nothing much to complain about. I'm just not sure if the whole thing might be better off being overseen by the city council.

This is a really pretty park and off the beat and path. I found it a couple of years ago because a…read moreclass I wanted to take was given at the Hollinshead Barn. Beautiful, lots and lots of lawn. Nice big shade trees. Great place for a picnic. Bring the dogs, they've got a great area where dogs are allowed off leash. We were there today and played frisbee. Plenty of room, not crowded. A first aid class was being offered today at the barn, so it seems like there is always something going on. They also have a community garden where you can lease a plot on an annual basis. Get up early and wait in line once a year to try and get a slot. If you are lucky enough to get a spot they have a great support network of master gardeners that can help you with ideas, solutions, etc. in your effort to achieve the perfect garden. Or archive whatever it is that you are hoping to achieve. Nicely run, organized, friendly and a great resource.

There are better parks in Bend for me, but this one is worth mentioning for its community garden…read moreand ample space for dogs to run around off leash. Dog park is not fenced FYI. Not the park I'd come to for laying out on a blanket and relaxing, but more so for bringing the dog out to roam free.

Had a fantastic ebike tour today with Dan! What a great way to see the Deschutes River. Dan was a…read moregreat guide really enjoyed it!

Wife and I rented bikes on Friday 7/25/25. Wanted to go and explore around Old Mill district and…read moreDowntown Bend. Had a young man helping us (Sevrin was his name). Very helpful and had great advice for us. We rented for a hour (you can rent by the hour or in block times) Wife had a flat tire about 20 min into the ride. Called the number on the map and got ahold of one of the owners. She was very helpful and apologized for the inconvenience. She made arrangements and had Sevrin bring us another bike, we were several miles away. After getting the new bike we continued on and explored all over downtown and had a great time. We ended up having them for 3 hours and upon returning them we got 2 of our 3 hours comped. Thank you guys. Our whole experience was amazing and even the flat tire was good because we were able to spend that down time at Drake Park. Definitely will use when we can make it back to Bend.

Bend RV Resort is absolutely top-notch! This new luxury RV resort has truly knocked it out of the…read morepark. The property is beautifully manicured and maintained, and every detail has been thought through to make your stay comfortable and fun. The amenities are outstanding: a heated pool, large hot tub, dog park, pool table, library, business center, store, and even a large communal kitchen and living room area with a TV and fireplace. The private bathrooms with showers are spotless and spacious, and the convenience of trash pick up in cans close to each site is a nice touch. I love the unique site options. Ours included a private "paw patio" for our pups to play and potty safely, and there are also buddy sites where two RVs can face each other, perfect for camping with friends. Many sites have gorgeous gas powered glass fire pits, and they even host fun community events like the s'mores get together this Friday at the communal fire pits. The location near downtown Bend is perfect, and the staff could not be friendlier or more helpful. Between the amenities, atmosphere, and thoughtful touches, this is by far one of the best RV resorts I have stayed at. Highly recommend!

From the owner: "We are a brand new, state of the art, fun, luxury RV Resort located in beautiful Bend, Oregon. If…read moreyou have an RV, we'd love to host you at our new RV Resort. We are located within the Bend City limits, west of the Bend Parkway. 176 sites, 51 natural gas fireplaces sites, 23 pet patio sites, 14 pull through sites, pool, hot tub, Pickleball, fitness center, laundry, community building, playground, dog park, natural scape landscaping, with tons of wild flowers, and a reduced water footprint. Come take a selfie next to our mural by a local Bend artist. S'mores soon!"

A beautiful park right here in downtown Bend. What seems so far away is within walking distance if…read moreyou are anywhere close to downtown Bend. Lots of space to throw a blanket and chill. You can put i. to float here as well.

Drake Park has a lovely walking trail as well as water access, restrooms, picnic tables and large…read moregrassy areas. There is alot of street parking (4 hour max). There were people floating on paddle boards, there could be some good fishing within as well as alot of crayfish. There are beautiful homes along the waterfront as well as some resturants and downtown access from the parkway.