The 49 best parks and gardens in Bend

I have loved this park and trails since I was a very young child. As a girl scout, we planted trees after the Aubrey Hall fire that threatened to burn down the city. Now I can see them still growing as a 45-year-old woman. The beautiful connection you feel in this park is hard to describe in words. But it is a piece of heaven we call Earth.

Shevlin park is somewhere we would visit every summer growing up when visiting family in the area. 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.

This is a gorgeous park, whether you're new to Bend and getting to know what Central Oregon is like, or even if you're a local who is familiar with the unique landscape. It's not too far from the city area itself and located in a wealthy part of town, but accessible to any person who wants to check out the nature. A good place to walk and observe the world around you, and especially beautiful in the autumn season, even though it can get quitw chilly. People like to take their dogs here, or even take pictures of the lovely landscape.

Creekside Park is a peaceful and picturesque spot, perfect for a relaxing walk. The flat trails are easy to navigate and follow a quiet creek lined with trees. A charming bridge crosses the water, making a great place to pause and enjoy the view. Birdsong fills the air, with woodpeckers tapping in the trees and butterflies floating by. It’s a great place to unwind, watch wildlife, and enjoy a bit of calm.

Went to beautiful Aspen Hall for a reception. Trees were all yellow for fall and the whole park was peaceful.

Lots of trails with a variety depending on comfort/experience. River access with picnic tables.

Smazing park w fishing pond stocked w trout and bass

I loved this place so much. Was able to visit on my first day in Bend and the sun was out, people were out. Honestly so beautiful. I walked the trail along the riverside and almost cried because it was so calming. Just nature sounds and people casually chatting on their walks. Others were doing a variety of different water activities in the river itself.

As tourist we wanted to do what the locals do and float on the river. BUT the water was freezing so we just walked around and took pix of the beautiful landscape. Very well maintained park and very dog friendly.

So fun to float down the river! Get there early for good parking. Get a bus pass ($5) for an easy end of the float return!

We were there for the High Desert Art Festival and we had a nice time. It was pretty crowded and parking was a bit hard to find, we parked at the Old Mill and walked over. Lots of people tubing down the river.

Best day to spend the last official day of summer on the river. Beautiful people. Lot of smiles. Great sunshine and the beagle like like being in the float with me. It was a great day

We had a fun afternoon floating down the deschutes river. It took around 2 hours. It’s a local thing to do in Bend. For $18 per person you can rent an individual float tube. Starting June 22, the shuttle service will start, as floating down river is a 1-way trip from the old mill district to Drake park. You cross under 5 bridges & go through 1 area of small rapids. There are also kayaks for rent, but those can go fast in the summer without an advance reservation. We went a week ago on a warm day- the water was still ice-cold from the snow melt but still comfortable.

Love this place! Park and Float for $4/Day! Rental tubes are available nearby or bring your own. Take out is 90ish minutes down River. $4 - Cash only Shuttle with trailer for tubes brings you back!

First time in town and we absolutely loved it! 10/10! The people we talked too. The beautiful sunset. The wildlife and happiness of genuine human beings. I mean we have been to Ontario.... Which gives Oregon a horrible name! GIVE IT TO IDAHO ALREADY! This is the true beauty of Oregon! Thank you so much for preserving this!

We went on the trails....it was amazing! You will see so much wildlife on your walk. The people are very friendly and it is very safe. We saw some deer on our walk. If I lived closer I would be here everyday!

Farewell Bend Park is a wonderful and beautiful park located in Bend Oregon along the banks of the Deschutes River. The park is constructed and designed perfectly with green spaces, playground equipment for children, paved walking paths and dirt paths, walking and biking bridges across the Deschutes River, and wetlands retained attracting local birds and wildlife. There are covered areas along the river, with sitting areas, benches along the way. This was our first visit, there was ample parking, people enjoying the park with children looking for birds and fish in the river, we pointed out baby ducks for them to see. There were people walking dogs, and playing fetch with a tennis ball. We were there about an hour and could have easily stayed the day. I've attached some pictures. If you find my review helpful please give me a thumbs-up 👍. Thank you!

Awesome trail. Great views. Easy 1.33 mile loop. Great artwork. Clean restrooms and plenty picnic areas.

Farewell Bend park is at the beginning of a trail along a awesome part of the Deschutes River trail. The park side of the river allows bikes the other side restricts the trail to walking/running. There is a bridge across the trail quite a way done that allows you to switch sides. Mountain bikes recommended.

This review is for the river float. This is our second time floating down the river as a group. It’s a lot of fun and relaxing. There is a little excitement when you reach the rapids. My tip is to lift your backside up as high as you can to minimize bumping on the rocks below going down the rapids.

Beautiful park to walk around, enjoy the views of the mountains, the river, the plants/trees and the animals. it is close to the old mill district and there are a couple of bridges from were you can have great pictures of the river and town. there are some rentals to kayak or paddel, saw a lot of people having fun with their families and dogs! Great place in Bend that i recommend visiting.

Beautiful, clean, popular but not crowded. This is my favorite dog park. An incredible use of space!

One of Bend's largest parks with a large dog park and Bend's center for all games 'pickleball'. My dogs love to play there.

Love the course, its one of my favorites in oregon. Beautiful views of the sisters. Great variety of holes to enjoy. I recommend going early before it heats up. Limited bathroom access while you play and the lava rock will chew up your disc's. Besides that, the course is excellent and i'd gladly chew up a few drivers to enjoy this course.

Great park! Sports field, pickleball courts, disc golf course, beach volleyball, walking paths. Huge off leash, fenced dog area with a much smaller section for small dogs. The dog area has a mixture of both natural areas and a large grassy field. Quite a few benches, picnic tables, doggy bags, and garbage cans are scattered within the area. During the summer, the sprinklers go off on the grassy field and my pup loves it. Lots of parking available as well. Really love coming here!

Fantastic park! Big dog park is enormous with varied terrain, lots of poop bag dispensers and trash cans, and plenty of water areas. Our husky mix was in heaven. Will definitely be back!

Absolutely huge Kind of busy but you never really see anybody because the place is so big. We were there on the weekend Saturday. We've seen lots of events going on like lacrosse. A few popup tents for vendors. But we were still able to have a quiet day of fishing. It's a very good place to go if you're trying to get your kids excited about outdoor activities

This is a beautiful park with a playground, pickle ball courts, sports fields, a dog park and a beautiful pond. The dog park is split into two sections, small dog and big dog and there is lots of wide open space for your fur baby to roam.

Seems really relaxing and was a great place for baby shower! The traffic running along side the park was a little scary but the park did a pretty great job at secluding itself in. All in all it seems like a really nice park!

This park is one of our favorites in Bend. It’s perfect for kids of all ages, with a variety of play areas and plenty of open space to run and explore. There's always ample parking, which makes visits easy and stress free.It’s a great spot for families to spend time outdoors.

This is a great park! I took my grandkids there while we waited on their mom's medical appointment being done. They really enjoyed all the play options and I enjoyed a comfortable spot in the shade to watch them. It was clean and safe. While there, we learned about the free lunch offered to kids. That was a bonus experience. Larkspur Park is a beautiful place!

One of our favorite parks in Bend. It suits kids of all ages and has room to run around with ample parking.

Great place for anyone to play. Three separate playthings leave tons of room for many people to have fun at once; on top of a spacious grass field, this is an incredible destination for those wanting to have fun outside.

An awesome space with three playgrounds fit for all ages. The surrounding space is beautiful too with places to walk and picnic.

Nice little park located near a retirement home. Lots of different toys for all age groups and nice mix of grass and natural settings. Plenty of mature yes and nice shade too. Well fenced beat the busy road so you know everyone is safe.

Beautiful park on the river. And a really cool big slide.

Hi, we aren't from the area but needed a safe, clean place for the kiddos to work out some energy, and what a great time they had! This town has amazing, well cared for parks for both humans and pets :)

Amazing park. Well planned for adventures. There's so much to explore. 10/10 will return often. Even the adults can play here.

Cute small park with swings. Nice wide walking path along the river. Dog friendly areas. Large field for kids to play soccer. A few picnic tables to enjoy lunch.

Beautiful park along the river (river fenced) ply structures and great field. Has a cute slide that is closer to water with picnic table.

Really nice park with lots of shade. Great play structure. It would be nice if the play area was fenced for kiddos that elope but still pretty good if you keep an eye out.

Cute little park with walking trails. Don't really have any complaints. I will say if your taking kiddos you may want to go before the equipment gets to hot!

Tumalo State Park is undeniably beautiful, boasting stunning river views, rolling hills, and serene picnic spots that make it a nature lover’s paradise. However, the park’s popularity comes with a downside—it’s almost always overly crowded. Visitors often find that the charm of its natural beauty is tempered by the constant influx of people, especially on weekends and during peak seasons. If you’re planning a visit, consider going early in the morning or on a weekday to enjoy a more peaceful experience. Overall, while Tumalo State Park offers breathtaking scenery, the persistent crowds may require a bit of extra planning to fully appreciate its tranquil allure.

I stopped by Tumalo on my way to Bend to hike on the Deschutes River and was not disappointed. The trail takes you along the river through a forest of Alder, Juniper, and Ponderosa Pine with open spaces. You will find a short paved section that becomes a rocky dirt trail for 1.4 miles to the Riley Ranch The trail has a viewpoint above the rapids on a long metal boardwalk with great views of the river. Riley Ranch has a number of loop trails if you want a longer hike. Located O.B. Riley Road, just off Hwy 97 about four miles north of Bend. The park has a day use fee of five dollars. A great place to camp, fish, kayak, have a picnic, and hike along the river.

This is a beautiful and peaceful park. The picnic areas are spread out. There is also a nice river walk

TIPS& EXPERIENCE --> Nice to relax and eat, paddle around --> TIP - The further you head away from the entrance road, the better it is. Fewer people, nicer environs. ‐-> TIP - Leave the big fin off your SUP as it is shallow --> TIP - Don't want to shell out $10 (!!) for parking? Go across the bridge and take s little walk --- SOUND ON FOR VIDEO

Love this float, MUCH less busy than others in the area. The park offers great gathering areas and water access if you don't want to float. $10 parking fee.

It was awesome great place for a walk along the river and fishing.

I’ve camped at this state park three times, and each time has been exceptionally fantastic. The first two times I camped in a travel trailer, with the last time being in a yurt. Whichever way you decide to camp, you likely will not be disappointed. It’s easy to tell at this campground that cleanliness is a top priority. The grounds are very clean and cleared of debris, as are the yurts. The washrooms and showers, the two parts of a campground that people normally dread going to, were next to spotless. Very impressed with this aspect of staying at this state park. Aside from the cleanliness, the geographical location of the park is also a major plus. The park is within 10-15 mins of most of downtown Bend. Other places to visit—such as Smith Rock State Park, the High Desert Museum, parts of Newberry National Volcanic Monument, Riley Ranch Nature Reserve, Tumalo Falls, and Shelvin Park are all within 30-45 mins of the campground. The geography of the park itself is very unique, with the Deschutes River flowing right through it underneath cliffs of ancient volcanic rock. The scenes are picturesque and I can say after my third visit to the park, they never get old. The day-use area, located right across road from the campground, has some fun activities to do. The Deschutes River provides swimming opportunities and people often bring their inner-tubes to float down the river to another spot in the day-use area. This part of the park does get extremely busy in the summer, however, so I recommend coming early in the day. The only downside comes from my most recent stay at the park—and it’s one that is out of anybody’s control—the noise from the highway. The campground is right next to a fairly busy road, and so loud cars at night can be heard every once in a while. In particular, during my most recent stay, some moron was doing donuts down on the road at 10:30pm, well after most people are trying to sleep. Unfortunately, the hosts said that this has become a near weekly occurrence. The noise bothers me, however not nearly as much as the safety of others being compromised. Overall, aside from this one unfortunate aspect, the camping experience here is sublime. I’ve made lots of great memories in the area and I hope to make many more down the road!

Awesome sauce. Love this trail! So relaxing and nice to walk in nature. I highly recommend this to anyone

The Deschutes River trail is a very accessible 2.5 mile loop that starts from Farewell Bend Park. The park acts as a trailhead and has very limited parking so you may have to go to the other side where there is a larger parking lot. If you are lucky and get a space it is a beautiful Green Park with lots to do including a playground for kids and wonderful River access. The trail itself is multi-directional and is wide in most spaces. Conditioning required is limited with moderate hills and mostly flat trails. Many people utilize this trail for family walks or trail running. Dogs are welcomed the bikes are not. This is a purely pedestrian trail. Views are wonderful and it is a great way to enjoy some exercise. Essentially you hike a little bit over a mile into a bridge that loops you back the other way. Definitely a must-do. If you want to extend the walk / hike just continue through the park on the paved trails.

What a great trail right in the heart of Bend. You can walk across the river and around the city to walk as far as you want. The trail out into the woods and over the bridge is beautiful. Great place for your dog to hike and go into the water on warm days. We are here in October and the fall leaves were beautiful. We want to come back during the summer to tube and paddle board on the river. Bend has done a great job creating such a great community hub. Must visit if you are in Bend.

Awesome park. Lots of people walking the trail. Adults and children with their dogs. I saw a lot of kids walking with their teachers and watching nature. Lots of dogs. I loved walking right next to the river although I saw some bikers using another trail nearby. Beautiful trees and lots of birds.

Always a favorite! This is a popular place: if you’re an extrovert, go on the weekend; if you’re an introvert, avoid the weekends. It’s a delightfully river-oriented trail with views much of the way. Some hills, lots of nice dirt underfoot with a few rocky spots, and lots of easy hiking overall. The Deschutes River is one of our prime gems of Central Oregon—don’t miss this trail for some easy exercise in beauty very close to downtown and the Old Mill.

Went on a brisk walk after a fresh snowfall, mid-morning, and the sidewalk was already plowed! Thank you! Unlike Portland, we didn't see any trash or homeless camped there. Clean bathrooms too! Can't wait to come back in the summer to float!

A really nice walk along the river.

Lots of dogs off leash.. Though most all were behaved, one was jumping on us and ower thought a simple sorry was enough for their dogs poor behavior.

Our favorite in-town dog park. Lots of trees and grass. Your dog should be great on recall as it's an unfenced park. Good amount of parking if there's not an event at The Barn.

This is our go-to dog park in town.Lots of grass and shady trees, which is great. Just a heads-up it’s not fenced, so your dog should come when called. Parking’s usually fine

Took my daughter's dog for first time and the dogs and owners that were there were all very nice and helpful. Pretty grounds, easy park, not too many people.

Best dog park in Bend. Beautiful trees and grass. A very happy place. If you are mean and like to yell or hit your dog you should go somewhere else. Like to a therapist.

This park has an off leash dog park and I just love taking my pup here. We watch all the big dogs run around and mingle. I am in love with the barn and the co-op garden. It is worth the visit indeed!

Flowing Canal just up from the barn. Nice grassy, shady park with picnic tables and water spickets for the dogs.

First time to the Whitewater park. All I had was my white water paddle board, dry suit, helmet, and PFD. The water parks highlights include a very surfable river wave. I tried to surf it twice with my board and it barely worked. I think it’s better suited for dedicated small river, surfing boards. The wiggles were very accommodating and helpful. I also tried the Whitewater sections of the park. The other waves were difficult to surf on with the board and seemed more suited for a kayak. The inner tube section was runnable with my white water paddle board, but the ledges are very shallow, and the board would drag on each wedge. There’s a large flat water area below the rapids with limited flow as well as a large area above the rapids near the Hayden home amphitheater where people can paddle on flat water with minimal flow. I think it is an excellent addition and wish it existed in my current city. I think as far as a destination Unless you’re coming from someplace without any water access, you might be slightly disappointed. I think it is a great place to go river surfing if you were into river surfing or want to learn to river surf. I think for the local Whitewater community there, it is a great place to practice a few things with kayaks. For the general public, who wants to just go paddle boarding or swimming or tubing it is also a very fun addition. We got there early in the day on Friday and there was plenty of parking. By the end of the day, there was no parking available.

Oh man!! This place is a blast! It’s midway between Riverbend and Drake parks for the Bend float Good parking here Sometimes has food trucks The rapids are amazing! Easy and large for different skill levels

Went on a Saturday. Parking was a bit of a chalage. With a bit of patience and luck I did find a spot. The park was great.

What a great idea. So great for kids and adults to stay active and have fun. This Whitewater park is right in the city of Bend.

Best location of water floating. Kids go over and over repeatedly this part of river. Sometimes the current get kind of funny and kids get stuck here. It is also very funny lot of kids use their slippery as paddle. Bring a mini paddle will definitely help

Amazing way to safely learn whitewater kayaking basics. It's a community focal point for the town of Bend. when I'm traveling and tell people where I'm from, they'll tell me how cool they think whitewater park in town is

Cool day, no boats, just a fisherman.

A nice, decent place to go visit. However, not much to do here unless you live in the area or looking for a place to maybe stretch your legs and see some of the nature that's offered and Bend

Quiet park, fun for the kids. Great spot a long the river. Boat feature could really use restoration but the other features are great

Great park! The kids always love going 🚢🚢🚢🚢🚢

Super cute small park for small kids. There is a fence between the park and the water. The boat has a lot of wear but gives it character! Locals who visit are friendly too.

A nice park. The placement of the softball field is not conducive to the teams playing or the people watching. The sun goes down right in the eyes of the players and the evening winds blow from the river towards the crowds faces which make it difficult to block as much as you could if the fields were turned around. This would be a good pruner to update the park. They do have a nice play area for the kids and grass area to play games in.

Super fun park. The boat structure is by far the best element of the park.

It's a cute but small park. I like that it is fenced in and the view of the river is nice. The playground is just a little small, but great for imaginary play.

Very interactive. Easy to be out of sight but still relatively easy to find. At least 1/4 mi of area to explore. Nice path to walk. Part us enclosed past a secondary gate is the off leash I fenced area. A little hard to park and locate at first

Loved this dog park. All the dogs were so friendly and so were the humans.

Beautiful location. Parking quite a distance away. No water. Why not freeze proof faucets? Lots of fine dirt blows easily as digs run but many juniper trees also. Overall nice place. Grateful it’s here.

Beautiful park,But scary, dogs are not on leash walking through trails and one tried to attack and the own did not try to stop him.. All dog will bite just like humans it’s a moment 👎

It’s huge. Properly fenced, too. Unless your dog likes to jump fences, you should be good to go. Really dusty, though. The grassed area was closed for re-seeding. Would have loved to been able to use it.

A lot of room for dogs to roam. Two separate fenced areas with shade and picnic tables. Water for dogs, bags for poop (however there was a lot of poop on the ground left by some). I especially liked that the canal runs nearby for dogs to take a dip or drink. Parking is close by.

It is as it's said: huge fenced areas for dogs to run, trees, bushes, a flowing canal for the dogs to cool off in and drink from, ample clean drinking water otherwise, clean bathrooms, dog-poop bags available, paved skate/bike areas, several large grass soccer/baseball fields all very well maintained....very nice park for families and pets.

Very sad you guys don't have the funds to line the trails with other than with cut down trees that create a fire hazard. The stairs u put in even have rebar showing by the school. Trails are very narrow not a lot of room for passing. How far is it around the butt and only one bathroom unless you climb to the top.

The butte itself was a cool experience to drive up since it was a constant curve that circles its way to the top of the hill. The lookout is cool from the top but there is nothing else there to see besides check out the view of bend and take a couple of pictures.

Great view of the entire area, only downside I think is the hikers should have their own trail or a wider trail so it's safer for people/cars

Took a drive up with the fam visiting Bend. Such a beautiful 360 overlook and a must for newcomers to the area. You can also go up as many of the locals do…walk!

Walking shoulder and driving lane to the top. Great views. Emergency restroom. Benches.

A pretty nice lookout point at the top. A decently sized path up but I'm sure some would argue it is narrow. Parking is a hit or miss depending on the time as it gets busy later in the day when the sun is setting. The air quality being ok in Bend really kills the view since you can't see the mountains clearly and only make out the outlines.

​Pilot Butte is an absolute must-visit landmark in Bend, offering one of the best "big payoff for little effort" experiences in Central Oregon. This extinct cinder cone volcano, located right within the city limits, provides unparalleled 360-degree panoramic views of the region. ​The main draw is the breathtaking vista of the Cascade Mountain Range, including clear sightlines to the Three Sisters, Mount Bachelor, and Mount Hood on a clear day. Looking east, you see the vast high desert, and below, the entire city of Bend sprawls out. ​Getting to the top is flexible: you can drive the paved, seasonal road (closed in winter) or hike one of the trails. The hike is short—about a mile one-way—but quite steep, providing an excellent, quick workout. The summit features informative plaques to identify the surrounding peaks. ​The atmosphere at sunset is legendary, with the city lights twinkling below and the Cascade peaks glowing, though it can get very crowded. Whether you hike up to "earn your view" or drive for accessibility, Pilot Butte is a quintessential Bend experience and a perfect spot to appreciate the scale of Oregon's high desert landscape.

We enjoyed our stop in Bend Oregon for the night. Great bars and restaurants. We also found Drake Park, which is a great place to walk along the river. But we also found that they hold free concerts every Thursday in July called Munch and Music. It's a family-friendly event with many events, booths, and food. We had a great time and enjoyed the band.

Drake Park has a lovely walking trail as well as water access, restrooms, picnic tables and large grassy 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.

I'm an avid runner and I love enjoying every city's park for such an experience. This park is well maintained and I thoroughly enjoyed the river front and the small town vibes.

I really enjoy thos park, its big and it clean and somethings appears to be happening every weekend if not every day throughout this summer. My first time in 2 years going to listen to music in the park it was amazing They have clean bathrooms, bridges to take pictures, places to swim on the beaches of the river. Nice open grass space to have a picnic, do. Tightrope, walking yoga, seeing me, take a nap, sit in the hammock. People watch, its in the center of everything so if you forget it not a long walk to pick up whatever you left. I like walking the path along the river in Drake park, I just really like that park, it creates joy for me. Its a nice place to mayne push someone in a wheele chair and share the space. Music in the park will forever be special to me, It a space I feel free to be me respectfully while honoring others who share the park space with me.

Nice park with easy access to the river. Lord of folks tubing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, and canoeing. The grass area is pretty friendly and has grills to BBQ. Very busy on nice days.

Such a beautiful place, nestled in the heart of Bend.. A great place to walk your dog, we enjoy family time , jog, bike, picnic, etc. I love this park!!!!

Amazing park along the Deschutes River. Wonderful paved trails and rustic bridges make it a nice place to bring family. Lot of green grass to play Frisbee, ball, and the best spot to see the fall colors in Bend. Minutes away from downtown Bend and all the conveniences. There is ample parking along the road.

First of all, it’s important to mention that this is a location where dogs are not allowed. So I took them for a walk around the park and nearby roads, then had them stay briefly in the car while I hurried to walk half of the shortest Juniper Loop Trail. The open space brought a sense of refreshment, and the well-maintained paths looked great, though it was a bit disappointing that I couldn’t be there with the dogs. Therefore, I returned to Sawyer Park to walk along the fishing trail with them.

Super a beautiful spot to stop at! We loved that they had so many different loop options depending how long you wanted to walk!

Great park for a casual stroll, short trail run, or quick hike down to the river. Excellent wildlife viewing and views of the river canyon. The Juniper loop is a flat gravel trail that is jogging stroller-friendly. Note there are no dogs allowed.

Well planned and maintained walking and hiking trails. Beautiful views. No dogs allowed.

While visiting Bend Oregon, we found Riley Ranch Nature Preserve, as a place to hike. It is a nice reserve, with graveled walking trails, for the main portion of trails, otherwise it's dirt. We stuck to the easier loops, and found them to be easy to navigate for all types of hikers. No steep slopes, mostly flat gravel trail. Small amount of gentle elevation changes. The area has a sign indicating the history, which I found interesting. As well as a map with distances for the loops. Well maintained and clean. Has one pit toilet at the parking area. No drinking water.

Well maintained, gravel trail. It's mostly flat and easy, so it's great for families. Walk a few minutes or a few hours! It even connects to Tumalo Park! No dogs allowed, because it's a sanctuary. Beautiful setting, and great view of Mt. Bachelor.

Had a great and easy stroll through the Sage and juniper loops with our 15month old. The trail is well maintained and other hikers/runners are very respectful and quiet (except for this one guy who brought his dog who clearly needed to relieve itself all over the trail literally right next to the sign that says, “no dogs allowed.” 🙄 Saw deer, rushing river, and heard coyotes in the distance. We all made it out with big smiles on our faces!

The dog park is not noted on the street sign but it's there. Two fenced parts. The larger and closer was almost completely devoid of anything green; it's all dirt and piles of rocks people have tossed together. There is a bench and a water spigot with a bowl. Across a walking path there is a second section including some river waterfront. The shore is rock rip-rap for a beach. My dog is older and not brave but she found one spot where she was able to ease herself in and have a quick paddle. The park was busy each time we visited. We only met reasonably behaved dogs. A utilitarian location if not beautiful.

What a great find. The pups loved jumping into the river to cool off. Be careful as you maneuver on the large boulders that bank the rivers edge. This is also a great spot for you to get in the water and take a dip of your own. There's definitely some current, so this isn't the swimming hole for kids. Though it's a great spot for Fido and you to cool down and play a little fetch with your water hound.

Great dog park, a few spots your dog can run free down by the river or on the river, a trail along the side of the river if you decide your done standing around watching your dog play. The pictures are of the trail that runs along the dog park & river. It's a loop as well. It's a dog park...

This is a different kind of park. Better than some, but not as good as our usuals . Lots of poop laying around, which is to me, a reflection of the visitors. That’s unfortunate. I walked around the whole time picking up people trash and a ton of poop. Mae had fun, sniffing everything in the big dog park, so it was a success. It’s wide open, no cover or big trees, grass, or watering holes. There is a little dog park, but it was mid morning and no one was using it.

Thee running area is large and great with poo bags available if needed. The river access area is latge and rocky which doesn't work for all dogs. despite a sign saying no launching, I've seem people launch their paddle boards here everyday I've come here.

Wonderful spot to stretch Spot’s legs plus a wonderful swimming hole for the pups.

Almost entirely dirt/pebbles/mini wood chips. Not a bad thing in my opinion, just prepare for a dusty pup afterwards! Also means less chance of ticks so that’s a win in my book. Fairly large area to run, a couple benches (one or two by a tree so if you get there at the right time you’ll catch the shade) and a picnic table. Just outside the gated area is a beach with plenty of people floating down the river In tubes and kayaks. Large fairly well maintained gravel parking lot that is shared with beach go-ers. There is also a designated dog beach area - Far more dogs in the water area than the gated dirt area. Only reason I didn’t give this five stars is because the lack of shade.

Only had time to visit 2 dog parks on a recent pass thru Bend -- this was by-far the best of the two! I thought, perhaps, a park on the waterfront WITH dog access to a smidge of the water sounded interesting but, nope! We'll return here on our next pass.

First thing I saw was cheat grass! Couldn’t let my dog off lease for fear of those seeds getting in her ears. Then, I sat on a picnic table seat & it was covered in pitch! We won’t be going there again.

Nice neighborhood off leash dog park. It's a medium size park so you will probably have to do a couple of laps. Has a nice view point though. It's only partially fenced so might not be for all dogs.

Great off leash dog park with trails winding through to get some energy out of your dog. If you are lucky you can see the Fox that lives there. Well maintained and always poop bags are available.

This park is perfect for short off-leash adventures. Not much grass and no water (fyi).

Lovely park and usually not too busy. Excellent park for kids of all ages and plenty of grass to play in as well.

My dog and I love this park because she can sniff to her heart's content. Dog owners are all courteous and responsible. Chill atmosphere. Beautiful views of old mill district from on high. No grassy area, just natural high desert and walking trails.

Beautiful park with the Deschutes river trail along the river bank. Good parking, restrooms

The park was across the street I was staying at and decided to check it out. It has a scenic walkway next to the river. I enjoyed a nice peaceful afternoon stroll.

Great relaxing park with great river view! Walked down the path to find people enjoying the water swimming. It was a beautiful park.

Booked this place last minute. The unit was recently renovated and it was very well done. Full kitchen with all the appliances and kitchen stuff. Close to everything and right next to the river walk. But the walls are so thin, you can hear the guy above you changing his mind. No big deal if you’re a heavy sleeper.

Beautiful park, restrooms, room for fishing down stream a little ways if you follow the path toward the walking bridge. Plenty of benches to sit at and watch nature. Great spot to walk the dogs!

Very pretty park right on the Deschutes River. The grass is so thick and full and green and perfect it looks fake. The only reason I didn’t give it five stars is because they don’t have a playground for littles and my lazy behind has to walk farther to take my nephew to a park when he wants to play. It’s a gorgeous park to bring a blanket and read a book or have a picnic, make grass angels in the perfect green grass, maybe not, it’s kind of soggy in a couple spots. Still perfect green with big shady trees.

Beautiful park with lots of shade and gorgeous views of the river and a nice path to walk along. There are flower gardens with benches to relax and enjoy the day. We were able to play frisbee in the large grassy areas. Great place to picnic as well.

I always enjoy coming here, it's away from the crowds that we get during the summer and all in all it's just a great place to be. I will be there every day this summer snorkeling and finding what is on the bottom.

Bend Oregon has spectacular parks, but this is one of my favorites. There's a long walk along the river with a lot of places to get your feet wet. There are covered tables and bathrooms as well. Everything's always maintained really well.The logs are fun to climb on.

Beautiful spot to relax and unwind. My wife and I enjoyed a couple of hours relaxing after a game of golf. We sat on the Woodward's bench and I read to my wife about what a cool guy Bob Woodward must have been.

Serene, Calm, Peaceful, Soothing, drawing and Attractive environment. Great trail, resting chairs by the Deschutes River and great ills surrounding the trail and the river. Irresistible and sight catching. Try the experience and feel your soothing soul and spirit come to peace with yourself and the place.

Gorgeous location! We stayed in a condo not a block away from here, it was gorgeous and clean, with park benches, shade and beautiful views of the river along the way. Quite a few swimming holes too!

Nice, flat easy walk or cross the bridge for a more off-trail walk. Has a bathroom and some benches and tables scattered around the riverbank. Street Parking is difficult and limited.

I love this place! It is absolutely beautiful. Its a great place to get in a few miles of walking in such a majestic setting. Its also pet friendly. My two dogs loved it here too.

Even from this side of the park you can see the surfers, and a view of the rapids, but what makes this side stand out is the canopy tall birds nest, and new river features(plus the sidewalk goes to a bridge that gives access to the water park)... The recent river access updates in this park are stellar! They added six or eight rocks in the depths of the river, expanded the access points with incredible handicapped access ramps that appear as sidewalks going right into the river, and even a ramp for kayaks or boats to be pulled in and out on. They even yanked that tree that was stuck on the rock. The bathrooms are usually clean, and well kept. The view of the Ospreys is incredible, as you'll hear the young ones chattering before they get your attention. The parking is decent, and there's a sidewalk that goes over to the whitewater park, where you can see the surfers on the wave.

Miller's Landing was super busy when we went by. Quite alot of people enjoying the river and the grassy areas. We walked the trail up and over the bridge and down the other side of the park. They were hosting a river surfing competition on the rapids along with some vendors and food trucks on that side of the park. There was a live band performing in the park along side the food truck and the vendors. It was nice to be able to listen to the music while walking the river trail. The park is well maintained and well loved as quite alot of people were in the park when we visited. Beautiful park and a nice trail.

Stopped for a bit before grabbing lunch at nearby Active Culture (shameless plug=awesome food). Quiet, but busy with walkers, surfers and loungers like me.

This is a really cool spot to stretch your legs, check out the small waterfalls, bird watch, and even kayak. Great spot to have lunch with a nice view. There are trails that connect if you want to extend your walk or urban hike.

I love this place where it gave us direction to we found a very nice place to walk into the water. The first area was perfect for toddlers as it was very shallow and had an area perfect to wade in without having to worry about getting caught downstream.:) we enjoyed watching all the kayaks and paddle boarders. Wish we had brought our floaties . Will say though if you find yourself with out here your able to roll up you jeans and get a little wet. Will be going again tomorrow with our inner tubes.

Bend did a great job with the upgrade to this park. Parking is not great but you can usually find a spot but it n May be in the neighborhood. Our friends with dogs make this a must visit spot for their water dogs.

Such a wonderful park! Bathrooms are usually pretty clean and they do have a water station as well! Spent a lot of time here in our van and loved the easy access to the river and river trail. Takes maybe 5-10 minutes to walk to the restaurants/stores and amphitheater which is pretty cool too

Clean park. Lots of room for different activities and parties.

It's safe and fun for the kids, the play area is tucked away from the street, plus the street nearby is really calm and low traffic. There is a large walking path. It has a large area where you can walk or play with your Dog.

Well-maintained neighborhood park with ample areas for dogs. Basketball court and a jogging path in full view that makes me feel safe when running. Kids playground is new and there are clean lavatory facilities.

My kids are 2 and 4. This park was the perfect size for them. We were the only ones here. There is also a half basketball court. Not a lot of shade. No bathroom

play structure is okay, good for little ones, I'd say good for going on a nice morning/afternoon walk (there's not much shade) but overall a pretty good place to go and hang out.

Separate little and large kid playgrounds, but close enough to watch kids at both. A nice paved path for bikes and an open field. Porta potty can be a bit rough though.

Nice little park with mountain views. Good play structure and nice walking path. Very nice grassy areas.

Great park, but had an extremely unpleasant run in with someone with an off leash dog. Was loudly told that this was “her neighborhood park, and everyone knows dogs are off leash here” after asking her to leash her dog. She continued by asking me “If I even lived here. If I did I’d know better”. Huge bummer to run into such an inconsiderate neighbor.

Nice small park near Mt Washington in bend. Quiet neighborhood park with new play equipment and a nice walking trail. Great views of the river and the North side of bend. Grassy area for dogs to play.

Great little neighborhood park but small. Small playground for young children and a liitle bit of grass for lounging, games, picnics and dogs. On leash dogs, of course.

Nice little hidden gem but mostly a neighborhood park.

Who is sawyer? He seems a bit full of himself don’t you think? You know who isn’t full of themself? Fred. Fred Meyer.

Had a wonderful picnic great views and fun park for grandbaby

No bathrooms or porta pottys.

Amazing place, great trails. Just keep in mind there are no restrooms, no water, so bring your own h20 and a lot because you'll want to keep exploring

Quiet except for the traffic down the main road. Lots of the same cars going back and forth all week all hours. I had to wonder if this was drug smuggling area. One "night" (11pm) a truck was very close to me on the main road, sat there for at least 30 minutes with it's bright lights focused on my rig. Scary but I stayed alert.

Beautiful, underrated landscape. The landscape/vegetation can get monotonous… sagebrush, juniper trees, lava rock… over and over for as far as the eye can see… but the vast sameness is actually part of what makes it interesting. There is a cool dry riverbed that breaks up the sameness. There is also a deep dry gorge 3mi long that I haven’t gotten a chance to hike through. I think it is closed for a large portion of the year.

It cracks me up how many states have locations within them called the Badlands. Everyone wants a place on the map that sounds like a movie was filmed there. That being said, this is a simple to find, ease at parking, flat trailed hiking area in the Oregon high desert. When you live in Oregon, chances are you live west of the Cascade range, so you get real tired of seeing nothing but dense green trees. Amazing to visitors, but monotonous to people residing here. So heading east of the Cascade range, it is a new unique perspective to see desert land, and then realizing about 2/3rs of the state is actually desert in itself. There are multiple trails, and unlike some comments, we found it pretty well marked. Elevation change is negligible, but you are at about 3500 feet. If you come from sea level this will feel a bit different. Numerous old junipers and rock formations make for a nice change of scenery. Take water and a compass; you shouldn't find it difficult to find your way back even if you get off on the wrong trail.

We took a backpacking trip on the Badlands Rock trail, and camped at the base of Badlands Rock. We then took a day hike the next day over to Castle Rock along the Castle Trail and played for several hours in the nooks and crannies of the "Castle" and its "moat". Later that day, after coming back to camp, we climbed all over Badlands Rock and got some impressive photos. Luckily the sun came out for us and we had a beautiful sunset to end the day. Our only complaints were the lack of water (have to backpack your own water in) and the low temps which left us with ice on our tents in the morning. But then the sun came out on the hike out and we got very hot. I can imagine this place is true to its name during the hottest months. It's covered in a thick layer of volcanic ash from the eruption of Mt Mazama, which created Crater Lake. I heard that it gets super dusty during the hot months, but we had luckily had some rain recently so the ash was squishy and easy to walk on, without getting dust in our orifices. I would come back here again, maybe staying at Flatiron Rock the next time. I wouldn't want to do it during the rain, the snow, or the full heat, but I'm sure there is a late Winter or an early Spring time which is perfect.

A interesting place to experience the high desert with juniper trees, sagebrush and volcanic formations from ancient lava flows. I started my hike on the Homestead Trail to Flatiron Rock on a cool morning. The trail was flat with sandy soil and took me through a harsh landscape with shrubs, sagebrush, small flowers and juniper trees. The landscape became more rocky as I connected to the Flatiron trail. Flatiron Rock is a cracked pressure ridge that was formed during an eruption of the Newberry Volcano. You can turnaround at this point or continue hiking toward Badlands Rock. I did hike toward Castle Rock for a short distance and started back to the trailhead as it started to get really hot. Located about 17 miles from Bend on Hwy 20. The Oregon Badlands may not be for everybody, but it is a good opportunity to hike through old juniper trees and volcanic formations from ancient lava flows.

Everytime I go to the Badlands it's an adventure. Those of you that like exploring the high desert you know exactly what I'm talking about.

Went for tubing. Wish there was more clear information on where exactly in the snow play area for tubing. We went in and turned right and parked. Then walked a great distance to find a hill. Subsequently learned that if we had turned left after entering we would have found the spot.

Great snow park and sled hill. We had a blast and it was perfect for a family too. Just a half hour from Sunriver. Thankfully I read reviews before and saw a persons post that you turn love when you pull in and that was so helpful so when you pull in, go to the left!

First time here for a MTB race! Beautiful area for summer fun! Easy access to everything, Mt Batchelor, lakes, trails and Sun! Enjoy 😎👍

Absolutely love this. 30 min drive from Bend, outdoor fireplaces, warm bathroom, mini lodge with wood burning fireplace, bring your own wood. The sledding area is steep enough to have a blast but not so steep kids get hurt. One side has Moguls which act as jump for sleds. Other side has non. Perfect sledding area for while family. We will be back for sure. This area was clean, plenty of room for a snack.

Great place for a variety of family and solo activities. We came here in January during heavy blizzard conditions, but no regrets. One part of the family did snowmobiling, others did sledding, kids built snow castles and others enjoyed cross-country skiing. When you come from the highway to the sno-park, to the right you will find snowmobile parking lot and trails as well as an absolutely wonderful warming shelter hut with a wood fire stove and picnic tables where you can have lunch and dry your gloves. To the left there will be a dedicated parking for those interested in cross-country, snow shoeing, hiking and sledding from an impressive high hill. Both parking lots are equipped with bathrooms, well maintained, snow regularly plowed.

We visited here on a Friday and Saturday at the end of January 2021. We took our three kids (ages 10, 7, and 5). We all had a blast and sledded for several hours each day. Friday crowds weren't bad, but Saturday was quite crowded and we almost couldn't find a place to park. The hill is nice and steep, so sleds and tubes of all types worked well on the slope. Lots of moguls when we wnet. Also, bring your own TP if you plan to use the bathrooms - they were completely out on both days! Don't forget to purchase a Sno Park parking pass at a local business before you go!

Great place to find trail heads and enjoy a walk in the woods.

Awesome place to hang, catch a wave, trail or have a picnic!

Great place to go watch people. You have the kayakers playing around and then the surfers. Also you get to see all the people tubing down which was quite hilarious. The water was a bit cold during late June but I imagine August would be great!

We stopped for a quick lunch. Very nice park. The fish ladders create small rapids which have "endless waves" where people surf and raft.

Lovely park with walking trail along the river. Clean, comfortable, beautiful park!

Brought my parents here to go kayaking. They were 66 and 73. The beaches are clean and easy to use. We got them in and out of the kayaks without injury. Love this place.

Such a great spot in the summer. Love this park, the whitewater park features, and the park across the river. Really feels like this area is the heart of Bend in the summer

Looked like an awesome place for kayaking. Also a place where you can start a float down the Deschutes River. The channel here has been split in three - kayaks, tubers, wildlife. Also a good place to get on the riverside trail that goes both upstream and downstream from here.

Nature trail up, paved road down on 2/20/24 . Two inches of jagged ice on the north side, sand on the south on both. We navigated with deep lug boots. Others had cleats or YakTracs. Spectacular views on bluebird day. Enjoy...

30apr2025 late morming, was at Pilot Butte for a ~3.5 mi Loop. Seems quite a popular spot, encountered/saw a total of ~80 people, young and old on the trail. i "rushed" and completed the Pilot Butte loop to avoid the incoming (~13:00 ??) rain 😅

Less than a mile hike up to the top for beautiful views. There is also a road that you can drive up there.

Located in the center of Bend and boating 360-degree views of the surrounding mountain ranges and buttes, Pilot Butte is a popular yet easily accessible and surprisingly comfortable hike. The trail is wide enough to accommodate two-way traffic. People who prefer less texture under foot can walk up the road portion instead, although during peak season, hikers should stay aware of cars coming and going up and down the butte. The compass at the top helps visitors identify surrounding points of interest and signage describes the local fauna, flora, and native animal populations. Take a break at one of the benches set along the trail and enjoy the vista. The top is a nice place to take in the sights, practice a little yoga practice, or picnic (BYO chair/blanket). At the bottom of the butte is a lovely green area.

We hiked up the spiral trail, but you also can drive to the top for a beautiful sunset over the cascade mountains.

We had a great time watching the sunset. I recommend getting up there about an hour early to get a good parking spot. Beautiful views all around. Restroom was well maintained.

Amazing lookout with 360 views. Cool history.

Fun park with lots of playground equipment. Lola the Glassblowing Boxer Dog hid scavenger hunt tags there for our AD Glass & Design Handmade Glass Shamrock Giveaway

Great park with a fun train for the kids to play on. 🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂

Huge park, grass is really nice, plenty of shade and hardly ever busy

Great park, certainly more child safe than most parks in bend these days. On occasion you'll have a random adult on their bike ride through usually smoking cigarettes, brown bagging it or smoking weed or vaping which obviously is not kid safe but it happens rather rarely at this park. Cops tend to patrol more regulalry around here. Dont usually see many inapropriatley dressed adults, thankfully it seems people on this side of town understand that its inapropriat to dress in mini mini skirts, tik tok leggings, low cut tube tops and then prance around infront of small children unlike drake park where you can witness a drug fueled soft core porn on a slack line.

Great park for many ages. The train is great for my toddler. The big playground is super fun for older kids.

Quite, calm and clean.

Nice little park with enough space for dogs to run around and kids to play basketball and a jungle gym

My 2yr.old grand daughter loves this park it's a close convenient play place.lots of action.every visit results in a crowd of families .the kids are young which is great when your kid is little..I recommend this park..smiles

This is a great park for new walkers and toddlers. Play structure is low to the ground. Wood chip base. Baby swings and regular swings. Drinking fountains. Restrooms. Lots of grassy areas to run and play. The playground is not shaded but there are trees in the grassy area. Basketball hoop. Picnic tables. It is right by a main road, but the play area is fenced in.

Bathrooms, toddler friendly, big kid friendly park with swings and a triple slide. Grassy area with some shaded areas and old trees, some benches for sitting, playground is mostly fenced in near a busy street.

Great quiet park to let the pups and kids run and play on a nice evening.

Needed a doggy stop along a road trip. This was the perfect spot. Well kept grounds, green space, and a small walking trail. The bathrooms were well maintained too which was a pleasant surprise. It was starting to get dark when we arrived and still felt very safe.

This is a great small park! They have a good variety in a small space, fenced in play structure for all age levels, swings, basketball hoop and a few grassy areas for running or picnicking.

Great place to spend a nice day with the family!

Absolutely gorgeous park. Please respect its quiet beauty and serenity 🤍🌻

Another good one from wonderful Bend Parks & Rec. 👏 This is a cool circular park with lots of trees in an adorable NW Crossing neighborhood. Short trails for dogs and playground for kids. Enjoy!

Interesting neighborhood Park in a very nice little neighborhood. I would say it a natural park in the middle of a classy. Beautiful neighborhood. A couple blocks from some very nice restaurants and shops

Nice clean little park to enjoy your lunch. The playground was geared more towards older children and not very toddler friendly.

We have been here twice so far. It's a beautiful little park. Clean. The location is convenient for me. My kids love the play structures. Plenty of seating. Would probably be good for a birthday party.

Amazing park! Great place to stop and eat your lunch.

Very nice park... I like the layout and design it's appealing to the eye and has good plant biology.

Great little park. But fyi.... The parking lot is super small. Like six cars.. and a handicap...

Great little park! Little water zone for kids to play in and a variety of play structures for all ages. Only downside is that the bathroom is a porta potty and there is little to no shade.

It's a fun little park, I would give it 5 stars but there isn't many places to sit in the shade that allows you to keep an eye on your kids, most places are out in the sun. Otherwise it was nice.

Nice small park that my 2 &4 year old enjoyed! Nice walking path, grass, and tables!

Nice structure but no shade port-a potty restrooms stink but their is a big field perfect for playing with any dog long enough for fetch on the playground or play structure they have a good swing the park is constantly well kept overall mediocre park 4 stars

Kids love it here. Beautiful park, fun play structure, nice and small so you can sit and watch the kids run and play. There is also a water play area!

Fantastic water feature for toddler fun. Lots of young kids on a Saturday morning. Clean, new play structures. Lots of room for running around and riding balance bikes. The neighbors were nice to us out-of-towners.

Loved this spot!! Great for 3+ year olds, one children's swing and 3 regular swings, 3 different size slides, love this place. Dog friendly, restroom available, picnic tables, would recommend coming here with kids. Loved this place to eat lunch and playing with my kids afterwards!!

I searched Google for Skatepark and this came up. There is no Skatepark but there is a basketball court, baseball field, and playground. It's a good place to walk a dog with a grave trail around the perimeter! But it's nothing special.

Basketball court, baseball field, play structure, and a wild nature section for fort building. Oh and the train goes right by it, a sure win for the little ones :)

Not bad I like the baseball field because my kids could play without me!

This is a lovely and quiet park. We had a great picnic dinner here while in town to get out of our motel room. The covered picnic tables were very nice to eat ate. The lovely green grass was great to spread a blanket out on and relax after eatting, while the toddler played on the playground equipment. She had a blast playing!

Great park. Four swings a play structure with 3 kinds of slides and a baseball area with a large field for the dogs. My son loves trains and it's right next to the train tracks. Fun!

This is not a skate park and does not even have any obstacles.

Excellent park for all ages. Great for walking or playing. There is shade and a bathroom. Not much parking but it's a great neighborhood park

Was just looking for a park nearby to stretch my pups' legs after chilling in the back of an Impreza hailing from Texas for so long. After all the massive parks I've seen whilst driving around Bend, saw this lil thing and thought, eh, it'll do. But there is a cute lil trail around the edge of the park that's PERFECT for my G'pa pup, and PLENTY of sniffs for my over-stimulated GSP. It was lovely, too, to see a neighbor come thru and pick up the trash that MF'rs couldn't toss in the trash just a few yards away, as other neighbors came thru and walked their pups. All in All, it's the perfect serene, 'take pride in your neighborhood' Park

This is a lovely quiet little park in NE Bend. It is nestled in a nice neighborhood. The park is 75% surrounded by four to right foot tall fencing made from cedar or similar material. The other 25% borders Providence DR. This freshly paved road does not receive a high volume of traffic and the 25 mph speed limits give pedesteians plenty of time to see any vehicle heading their way. There is a childrens' play structure, monkey bars that include horizontal and vertical bars designed to provide a variety of exercises including g 4 pull up bars set at 2 heights, as well as, 2 sides of the structure have been fashioned into fire and poles. There is also a climbing wall, swings, and the rocking toys that sit atop heavy gaged coiled springs. For those older than the age of 12, the park has a paved basketball hoop area as well as handful of benches and tables. The only drawback that I see here is the lack of a true restroom to replace the portable toilet that is currently being used. I still love this park though.

Nice little neighborhood park and playground. Appears newer. Unfortunately, there is little to no shade and it only has a porta potty. We did not stay very long because the kids complained they were hot.

This is a beautiful park, whenever I visit my son I bring our dog here. She loves it and it's a nice break, before the 2hr drive back home.

Nice quiet Park great for letting your little ones play

Nice neighborhood park. Big open space which could he really nice to have bigger groups or if you just need more space. But if you're going without a ball or form of entertainment then keep in mind that the park advertises grass space more than jungle gym.

Went for the dog park and found myself climbing a very steep slope to get to a locked off gate. More of a locals walk to dig park than a drive to visit park. My dogs did love splashing in the water spout created puddle once we finally got to the off leash area though!

Nice neighborhood park and dog park. We’ve been using the dog park. It would be nice if the lower entrance gate was opened. I’m not sure why it’s kept locked.

Great fully fenced dog park just up the trail from the kids playground. A little bit of an uphill trek to the dog park if you enter near the playground. Dog park has lots of space to roam around through the pines. There’s also a water station on one side of the dog park. Paths through it all all dirt, plan your shoes accordingly 🤣🐾

This was my first time at this park, so I was surprised it was there! Such a great day with a couple of friends. Thankfully we did a leisurely walk to the top, but it could be made into a challenge by racing oneself to the top! Great and unexpected views!

It's chill but on a hill so lowk wack Better parks fs

As a dog park, quite underwhelming. The off leash area is extremely small compared to Pine Nursery, Big Sky, and GoodDog; and requires a short hike up a very steep hill to reach. Not recommended unless you live nearby or have small dogs.

Small park, but pleasant setting. My toddler was quite happy to play there for an hour while we visited Bend.

Beautiful neighborhood park! Away from busy roads, lovely shade from mature trees, and a big field to run in! Only downside is the metal slides, so if it is very hot out you have to wait until the slides are in shade for a while to play on them.

Quiet little Park and we really appreciate the well-kept baseball field.

Absolutely love this park! I've lived very close for a long time and it's always been a favorite! The trees are absolutely gorgeous and provide tons of shade! The play structure is entertaining for the kiddos AND there is also a baseball field!! The street is fairly calm, lots of families and kiddos! If you are looking for an enjoyable park adventure definitely check it out, bring a blanket, have a picnic!

Sweet little park with lots of shady trees by the little play structure. Wood chips by the swings are only downside. Nice grassy area too for kiddos to run around and play tag on. On the other side of hedges is a ball field.

It's awesome beacase it is next to a baseball feild and that's cool beacase the younger kids can play if they get boerd. Stover park is awesome!!! We were there today and made memories that we will never forget and other people will make memories too😁😁😁😁😁 by Kash carpenter(Steve's son).😊😊😊😁😁😀😀

Nice little park tucked away in Bend. Had no idea it existed till attending softball game. Clean green, with little playground.

Cute little neighborhood park on Bends East side, offering a baseball field, playground and plenty of grass. The bushes dividing the baseball field and playground give this little park a unique feel.

Great park on the outskirts of Bend. Solid play equipment in new condition, gazebo for picnics, soft rubber pad, and lots of open space to enjoy. A piece of the country inside the city.

A fun park with few children. Like other Bend parks, the playground gets very hot in the summer heat. I like to take my kids before 10:30 or after 4:30 for more enjoyment!

Great open grass. Slide for little kids and for bigger kids. Toilet. Bucket swing regular swing and disability swing.

Was a beautiful, clean and well put together park. In a great neighborhood. Kind of hidden which is nice for a place to go that's more private with only the local area visitors. Great for kids!

Small Bend Park with a small playground and grassy space. No dogs off leash! A single area for a picnic party. A couple portable restrooms. Two water fountains. Shade and benches.

Beautiful park with plenty of space for the doggos and kids

Was a nice park. Though a few large bushes in weird spots let kids get out of sight easily and has access to roads. Great park if your an attentive parent. Not so much of you want to play on your phone and lose track of your kids.

Love this little park. No big at all but a nice place to catch the sunset on The Deschutes River.

Too bad they took half the park and put condos on it!

Pretty spot for contemplation. Not a typical Bend riverfront "park", just one bench above the river and a small, no-water-access railed dock. No grass. Only three parking places. Very limited water access & difficult, rock launch for SUP or kayak. Immediately above irrigation diversion dam with current, so not advised for rookie or inexperienced boaters.

Not a park! If you look at the imagery, you will see it is actually a condo community. Maybe it used to be a park, but it definitely is not a park now. Don’t waste your time walking all the way here from Pioneer Park (which is actually a park!)

a neat little park where one would least expect it. a nice place to have lunch and bird watch. i don't see where the private property interferes at all. i wouldn't want people traipsing over my hard earned riverfront property.

Beautiful scenery, a little up and down. Great place to stroll , run bike or hike.

Love all the parks ... This one's nice......nothing to special to point out off the top of my noggin.... I'll kyutp (Keep you up to date)

Good park for kids, especially in the heat of summer since there is lots of shade. Unlike a lot of neighborhood parks, there is a bathroom (portable toilet) here, as well as drinking fountains and a play structure.

Nice little park but parking issues if foll GPS

I love the handicap access and so do my clients

Beautiful park HOWEVER beware of handicap honey bucket, went to use it yesterday and it was full of hornets

Quite nice as far as neighborhood parks go, as long as you keep your expectations in check about the size and amenities. Landscaping and walking paths are well maintained. Great option for nearby families.

Overall a great park! Nice and clean, great seating. Just needs a bathroom for kids!

This park is wonderful. It's quiet with a ton of trees and shade. My daughter loves the playground!

Nice park. Lots of grass. Couple of picnic tables. Two play areas for different ages.

Big playground and open grassy area provides plenty of options to keep little kids and older kids entertained. Nice covered seating area with picnic tables which is nice to be able to escape the sun for a bit if necessary!

My son had a blast! A nice sized play structure, awesome neighborhood, and a separate structure for the little ones. Not to mention the rock wall was his favorite!

I spent about 3 hours here working on an art piece. It was very quiet and rather clean. I didn't see a restroom but Inreally enjoyed this little park.

This was a very clean and nice park. I'll be going back.

We had our first in - person book club since March. What a nice setting this was for us!

Looks nice and is a good large area for games and just hanging out.

Lovely little neighborhood park. Unfortunately there's lots of unsupervised children in the area that tend to tease and bully toddlers. The park is basically the back yard of several upper middle class homes. It's 2 blocks from our home but somehow a world away. With that comes a kind of territorial and uninviting ambience. I've had to get both my young children home early due to the treatment they received. Not a parent or guardian in sight. During school hours it's actually a very nice place to take your kiddos though.

Park is clean and well groomed. Playground is also decently clean and there plenty for my 3 year old to climb and slide on. It's perfectly placed within a nice neighborhood as well.

Nice small park nestled in a neighborhood. Wide open spaces and a covered picnic area. Could use a few more features for young toddlers but great for older toddlers and children. Occasionally has a Portapotty but no permanent bathroom. Does have drinking fountains.

Great neighborhood park. Very nice yellow house for sale on Darla. You can cook dinner and watch your kids ride bikes at this park. House is selling for what a steal.

Great neighborhood park! Good for kids. Has tables and bathrooms and shade

Nice new neighborhood park with plenty of active type equipment for younger kids.

This park is REALLY dark at night and could use a few lights for more safety.

BEND, what a lovely town. We visited to see one of our favorite artists play at the Tower Theater, what a joy it was. We found Bend very walkable, with lovely parks and numerous choices of restaurants / bars. WHAT FUN! It was an eight hour drive from Bellingham, Washington but worth every minute. Do yourself a favor and visit Bend, at least once!

Brooks park is Amazing! It’s small but it’s location along the west banks of the centerpiece of Bend; Mirror Pond. This is a perfect place to enjoy lunch, sunbathe, or launch some personal watercraft to explore the river above the park. Immediately downriver from the park is a bridge and a spillway that splits the accessibility while on the water. AN UNDERUSED AND OVERLY FANTASTIC PLACE!!! MUST SEE!!!!

Has a little dock where you can put in your paddleboard/kayak what have you. Often lots and LOTSS of goose/duck poop. If you're brave with the poop ocean, you can float the river all the way down to here and not be getting out with the crowds at the other park. But be warned the poop swamp.

It's amazing to see memorials to honor the falling

This was a beautiful place to be, I will be coming back that is for sure. I wish I could find some friends that wanted to go on adventures with me so I didn't have to be so lonely a the time. Maybe one day I will be that lucky

Great place to easily launch a canoe or kyack!

Brooks Park houses the armed forces and first responder memorial in Bend. In addition to great Deschutes River views, the park has canoe, kayak, and stand up paddle board access. Limited street parking in the neighborhood.

Some times sunny meadow some time s sad depressing place that my best friend carbusha used to frequent (miss you buddy) anyways pretty good for hanging out or a date or something just be careful of the north corner of the park, I will not elaborate but proceed with caution if you are going there. But it’s good. If you want a real good time go to Fred Meyer though!! Anyways that’s it from me guys, be sure to like and follow if you liked this review! I’m hoping for 4 helpful votes on this review so if you can bless me today that would be wonderful. Thank you bend band! See ya folks!

Great little park that I grew up on. On its own it doesn't have a whole lot but because it's next to jewel elementary, if school isn't in then you can take the kids to the park there which includes baseball, basketball, a very large field, wall ball, and a great play structure. The combination of both settings immediately next to each other is a kids dream

Nice little park in a nice suburban neighborhood. We just stopped by so my Son could go run around the park and stretch his legs. They even have a little rock climbing wall for the kids and the play area is fenced off woth only one entrance so you dont have to worry to much about your child running off. There also a shaded structure with picnic tables and drinking fountains.

Great little park that abuts Jewell Elementary School. There is a little covered area and play yard that is fenced with only one exist. Great place for younger kids. Everyone that came around was friendly and nice in this small neighborhood park.

Not a playground for little (2-5) kids. Horribly small playground for kids older than that. Needs a total overhaul for the neighborhood. Very disappointing. We walk much further to go to Foxborough park

Really fun l LOVED IT 🥰

Calm pleasant park. Nice to be next to Jewel Elementary school brings back memories of when there wasnt anything but sand around it then watching it slowly grow into this park and neighborhood..

Cute park, picnic table for dining, large grassy area, playground, and restroom. Bags are provided to clean up after dogs but apparently many do not.

Nice park in a neighborhood. Swings and a large play structure. Plenty of grass and open areas to run around. My kiddo loves it!

Nice park with picnic benches under trees, large open grass area and bark floor play area, with swings, slides and climbing. Occasionally get to see a train go by too.

My daughter and I walk here all the time. Great little park, not very busy. You can see the train go by often

Awesome park! Great play area for kids and a big turf for dogs to play or to picnic! Walking distance from the Old Mill too!

Great little neighborhood park, benches, grass, drinking fountain, and a fun play structure for the kids.

Been coming here since I was kid. Beautiful little hidden gem. Great lawn and play area for little ones.

Nice to walked around and seeing some dogs playing with their friends

A great place for your buddy to find new friends or just play in the snow. Lots of room to play and explore, and always busy, but not over-crowded. The park is also near a snowshoe trailhead as well as x-country ski trails. Please pick up after your pet. Not everyone does, and that is the only downside to this lovely area. As you can see from the picture, lots of trees and wonderful views.

This is a great area for early season snowshoeing. If you don’t mind making fresh tracks, climb those hills!

Great to have a place for doggies to play and romp in snow. My dogs love it! I love meeting all the other dogs too!

I don't want anyone to know this exists but it does. Only in the designated area. See Mt Bachelor website.

I think this area outshines other sno parks nearby. Definitely a must go for you and your dog in winter.

Great off leash area for dogs who love snow

Recommended. Parks are for everyone. I recommend anyone visit this wonderful hidden gem. Might be a good place to meet a millionaire. You never know.

Small and fun little park! 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

This is probably one of the worse playgrounds I have been to all I can manage to look back to for this park is splinters and the slide will burn you alive, freeze you to death, or shock you will electricity although this place is dog friendly with a good grassy aria as well as some paths and trees to play in overall I think I give this park 4 stars

Three picnic tables, a basket ball hoop and tennis court. No play area/swing/slide etc for younger kids. Small parking area (3 cars maybe) and a water fountain. Trail links to Sylvan Park to the north west (maybe 1/2 mile walk).

This is not main park for the area but very nice view if you live in this little part of town

Real good view of South Bend

Nice place in bend