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.

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.

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!

Dan was so knowledgeable about the area, routes, and kept us safe ! We loved our morning tour on…read morethe E-bikes that showed us more of a local view of the town than we could get by car or by foot. Definitely worth the cost investing in a local business and seeing the city through their eyes. Highly recommend!

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!

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.

One of my favorite short hikes that my family and I have enjoyed for decades. Stunning views, safe…read moretrails, lots of hikers and cyclists, I feel safe here. One can make this a long hike, but I limit my hikes to an hour round trip--Benham Falls is the perfect weekend hike.

Beautiful falls and area to hike and bike. Porta potties at parking sight. Was not very busy. Road…read moreis bumpy and dusty. Trail to falls was nice, clean and easy to walk. Map of area located in the parking area. Had picnic tables on area and wonderful sound of the falls in the background. Recommend SUV or 4x4 due to pot holes. Would love to return.