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.

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.

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!

So fun and easy! Really friendly employees and super quick with an online reservation!read more

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!

This RV park is about 2 years old. However, the live ins have taken over the park. They don't…read moreadhere to any of the rules. During our stay every night the live ins had friends/family visit and took over the pool and jacuzzi. There appeared to be no security. They only have two bathroom/shower buildings that are open 24 hours with two bathroom/shower units each. In the office area there are additional bathrooms/showers but you can only use them during office hours. The park is conveniently located to downtown and has food trucks Thursday thru Sunday. Staff is friendly and polite but unless they find a way deal with the live ins, it probably won't stay nice. People who live RV parks generally are not friendly to travelers which changes the experience of a vacation.