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!

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.

We're traveling through Bend with our two pups and happened upon this dog park. What a great…read moresurprise for all of us!! Huge off leash park and super clean. We'll stop here again!!

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.

This review is for the new skatepark only. My son frequents this place, he's 14, so I'm the…read morechauffeur. I am pleasantly surprised every time I bring him here that there are lots of kids all skating. Meaning, no kids lurking, or loitering. I think that the kids using this skatepark are there to do just that, skate. Great. Definitely mixed ages, a few parents supervising the younger kids, all in all I think it's a pretty decent place. From a skateboarders perspective, it's great. There is an older skatepark on the other side of the park and that's where the scooters are. Perfect. Skateboards and scooters are a tough mix, so nice that the kids themselves have decided to keep things separate. Nothing wrong with skaters, or scooters, but it's easier logistically to keep it separate. I haven't checked out the park in earnest, but know that the part I can see that it's a street skating park. I haven't seen any bowls. Plenty of parking, plenty of seating for those parents who want to watch. Clean.

This is a massive off leash Dog Park that is located on Awbrey Butte. It has a large number of…read moretrails that run through this park. The day I went there must have been about thirty people walking around and you would rarely run into any of them on the trails. There are many people traveling through this park on a regular basis, but like I said the park can withstand a good amount of traffic. Some of these trails seemed to lead to people's houses some lead to other parks. One of the trials had a little MT bike jump on it that almost resembled a pump track. I am not sure if parks and rec built the pump track or if it was just a social trail. But it was pretty cool, to say the least. There trail system is sort of laid out like a spider web as there are many little side trails that cut across each other and take you to different parts of the park. There is plenty of dirt or gravel parking from multiple areas and this park has some of the best views in town. The next time I need to take my dog for a run, I will be going to this park ASAP!

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.

Beautiful off leash dog park! We had a nice time with a historic park and grounds. Lots of shade…read moreand picking with tables.

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.

Dan was great, he instructed us on how to use the bikes well, paused and slowed down as needed,…read moreprepared us for big hills /safety concerns. E-bikes were fun, you could work as hard as you wanted or tonight and use a lot of the assist. Perfect to meet you where you're at. The 13 mile ride is a loop, so you don't have to do the same trail back, which was a real treat. Thanks Dan!

Great e-bike tour with our guide Dan! Dan was informative and very kind. I highly recommend this…read morebike tour!

This is a luxury park! It's beautiful. No many shade trees but that's normal for Bend. They have…read morefenced yards at spots for your pup. Laundry is clean and very nice. Showers are all very clean. Then entire grounds are very well kept. Highly recommend. Our pup LOVES the fenced area. Paved w/a picnic table and part w/turf for her

This is a really nice RV resort. Well maintained, great laundry, landscaping and amenities. The dog…read morepark is mostly wood chips but it's pretty big and very few dogs. There's a nice path just outside the park. They have food trucks onsite Thursday-Sunday. Cons- there's construction near the front of the park which is loud and freeway noise towards the back. Only 2 bathrooms/showers for a lot of RV slips. But they are nice and clean. Overall very nice and I definitely recommend!

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.