Bend Whitewater Park
Catch a wave in Bend
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Located on the Deschutes River near the Old Mill District, the Bend Whitewater Park entertains whitewater users and river surfers with manmade waves while giving river floaters, kayakers, and paddle boarders a mild whitewater thrill. Owned and operated by the Bend Park and Recreation District, this river recreation park was created in partnership with the district and the Bend Paddle Trail Alliance. Popular activities include river bodyboarding, floating, surfing, whitewater kayaking, and paddling. Depending on your experience and comfort level, two channels exist to access the water. The Fish Ladder is perfect for those who want to experience mild rapids while floating. For experienced kayakers, paddleboarders, and surfers, the Whitewater Channel has four wave features to test your expertise and sense of adventure.
›OPEN DAILY FROM 5 AM - 10 PM!
›MULTIPLE WAVE FEATURES THROUGHOUT TWO DISTINCT CHANNELS
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Does your furry friend want to have fun off-leash? Here are nine leash-free areas for your friendly dog to enjoy around town. • Alpenglow Community Park: 3.9 acres, fenced, with an agility course • Awbrey Reservoir: 5 acres, unfenced • Big Sky: 12 acres, fenced and unfenced areas • Discovery Park: 1.6 acres, fenced • Hollinshead Park: 3.7 acres, unfenced • Overturf Butte Reservoir: 4.6 acres, fenced • Ponderosa Park: 2.9 acres, fenced • Pine Nursery Park: 18.8 acres, fenced • Riverbend Park: 1.1 acres, fenced with river access Dogs must be on-leash in public areas of Bend except in designated off-leash areas.
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Does your furry friend want to have fun off-leash? Here are nine leash-free areas for your friendly dog to enjoy around town. • Alpenglow Community Park: 3.9 acres, fenced, with an agility course • Awbrey Reservoir: 5 acres, unfenced • Big Sky: 12 acres, fenced and unfenced areas • Discovery Park: 1.6 acres, fenced • Hollinshead Park: 3.7 acres, unfenced • Overturf Butte Reservoir: 4.6 acres, fenced • Ponderosa Park: 2.9 acres, fenced • Pine Nursery Park: 18.8 acres, fenced • Riverbend Park: 1.1 acres, fenced with river access Dogs must be on-leash in public areas of Bend except in designated off-leash areas.
a year ago