Construction to close Columbia Park and Gilchrist footbridge

BEND, Ore. -- Access to the Deschutes River is a high priority for residents and visitors, and work will begin soon at Columbia Park and Gilchrist Bridge resulting in temporary closures beginning Monday, Oct. 19, the Bend Park & Recreation District said Thursday.

Thursday, Oct 8, 2026

Dozens gather to celebrate new Bend Pine Nursery pickleball courts

BEND, Ore. -- About 50 members of the Bend Pickleball Club gathered Thursday with Bend Park & Recreation District staff and board members to celebrate the completion of eight new courts at Pine Nursery Park.

Friday, Sep 18, 2026

BPR Foundation hosts Pavilion-Palooza event next Sunday

Tuesday, Sep 8, 2026

Sisters to celebrate grand opening of public off-leash dog park

The City of Sisters invites the community to a ribbon-cutting celebration for the new off-leash dog park located at Sisters Gateway Park and Mobility Hub on Friday, September 11, at 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, Sep 5, 2026

Bend's Pine Nursery Park project is wrapping up

BEND, Ore. -- The Bend Park and Recreation District is working on finishing touches to its project at Pine Nursery Park. New amenities are open now, and others final elements will be finished by early fall.

Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026