Delayed opening for Larkspur pool on April 18

Larkspur Community Center pool will have a delayed opening on Thursday, April 18. The estimated opening will be approximately 8 a.m. Check schedule for impacts. Patience is appreciated.

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Roller skating returns to The Pavilion on April 19

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Summer 2024 registration now open

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Registration website’s new user interface

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Apr 17

Cheers to park & trail volunteers!

BPRD is honored to work with great volunteers who love our outdoor spaces and lend their time to help with caretaking for parks and trails. Volunteers adopt parks and trails, serve as friendly hosts in parks to offer information and reminders about rules, help with goose management efforts and take on seasonal landscape maintenance projects. These efforts go a long way toward keeping the parks healthy and enjoyable for everyone. If you see someone lending a hand in the parks or on the trails, be sure to give them a wave and share your thanks too!

For information about supporting parks & trails and other volunteer opportunities with BPRD, visit www.bendparksandrec.org/about/volunteers/.

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Apr 16

Bend Park and Recreation District will be at The Environmental Center's Earth Day Fair and Parade. We hope to see you there!

Earth Day Fair and Parade will take place on Saturday, April 20 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in downtown Bend.

From @envirocenterbend:
This family-friendly event typically features a lively and inclusive parade through downtown Bend where folks are encouraged to wear costumes to showcase their favorite thing about planet earth. During the fair, food vendors, booths, and performers offer something for everyone.
• 11:00-11:30am | Gather for the parade at the corner of Louisiana and Bond.
• 11:30am-12:00pm | Short parade through downtown Bend, led by the Earth Guardians, Maya T’aan, and Grupo Tlalok from the Portland/Metro area. Costumes encouraged! No signs and no motorized vehicles.
• 12:00pm | Gather on Troy Field for a short opening story from Teafly and the Earth Guardians; welcoming remarks from The Environmental Center.
• 1:00pm | Performance by Fodeliche Syzzla and group.
• 2:00pm | Traditional Mayan drumming and dancing led by Grupo Maya, Mexica Chichimeca danza.
• 12:00-3:00pm | Fair featuring an activity zone, EV Mobility hub showcase, garden activities, free face painting, and local food and vendors.

Artwork by @sageflanneryart on behalf of @envirocenterbend.

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Apr 16

New and improved! Bend Park and Recreation District recently launched a newly updated registration website to enhance your online experience. Designed with you in mind, the site upgrade is focused on offering BPRD patrons a quality user experience.

The site’s features include:
• Fresh new look & navigation
• Mobile-friendly design & function
• Improved search function & finders
• Language features

Check it out at https://register.bendparksandrec.org/ (link in bio).

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Apr 15

We invite you to celebrate Adult Learn to Swim Month in April and join us for adult swim classes to either return to swimming or give it a first try! Just drop in! There are many options to choose from.

• @larkspurcommunitycenter
• Tuesdays (April 23 and 30)
• Thursdays (April 18 and 25)
• Time: 3:15 - 4:00 p.m.
• Fee: Pass or drop-in fee

Learn more about swimming opportunities at www.bendparksandrec.org/fitness-swim/.

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Apr 13

Heads up! The Bend Marathon will occur this Sunday, April 14. There will be extra foot traffic on trails and parks throughout the river corridor and Bend's westside. Best of luck to all the participants!

Impacts include:
-About 2,500 runners.
-Runners on trails from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
-Trails and parks used: Riverbend Park, Farewell Bend Park, Deschutes River Trail - South Canyon Reach, McKay Park, Harmon Park (road), Drake Park (road), Compass Park, Discovery Park Trails, Alpine Trail, and the Haul Road Trail.

More information at: www.bend-marathon.com/.

Find alternate parks and trails to enjoy at www.bendparksandrec.org/parks-trails/.

Map provided by Bend Marathon.

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Apr 12

Experience calm in this popular workshop using the power of props, poses and pranayama pathways to help induce calm in body and mind. Restorative forward and inverted shapes can help to influence the circulation and helping to calm the heart, breath and brain. All levels welcome.

• Calm Restorative Yoga Workshop
• Saturday, April 20, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
• @juniperswimandfitness
• Instructor: Nicole Williams
• Activity: 105633-02

Register at https://register.bendparksandrec.org/

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Apr 12

Thanks, Coach!

BPRD youth sport programs served close to 6,000 children last year. Volunteer coaches are essential to making these programs possible. These great volunteers not only teach the sport and lead practices and games, they serve as mentors to help kids learn about sportsmanship, playing together and hopefully spark a love for being active that spans a lifetime. That’s important stuff!

To all of the parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbors, friends and community members who step up to coach and help make youth recreational sport programs happen for our community, we can’t thank you enough!

For information about coaching youth sports and other volunteer opportunities with BPRD, visit www.bendparksandrec.org/about/volunteers/

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Apr 11

“There's something about putting on a pair of skates, and getting out there and moving like nobody else can. Freedom is a word that comes to mind.” -Randy Gardner

Ready to skate? BPRD's Learn to Skate Roller and Inline Skating Program is designed for both adults and children at levels 1 through 4. This comprehensive program is crafted to provide a fun and supportive environment for skaters of all ages. Includes skate rental.

Available programs include:
- Learn to Skate Roller: Level 2 – 110612 | Ages 6-11
- Learn to Skate Roller: Level 3-4 – 110613 | Ages 6-11
- Learn to Skate Roller: Teen 1-2 – 110621 | Ages 12-17
- Learn to Skate Roller: Teen 3-4 – 110622 | Ages 12-17
- Learn to Skate Roller: Adult 1-2 – 110631 | Ages 18 and up
- Learn to Skate Roller: Adult 3-4 – 110632 | Ages 18 and up
- And more!

View all programs and more details at https://register.bendparksandrec.org/

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Bend Park and Recreation District

District Office: (541) 389-7275
Juniper Swim & Fitness Center: (541) 389-7665
Larkspur Community Center: (541) 388-1133
Bend Senior Center: (541) 388-1133
The Pavilion: (541) 389-7588
Park Services: (541) 388-5435
Email: info@bendparksandrec.org