Bend Park & Recreation District maintains and operates more than 3,039+ acres of developed and undeveloped parkland. That includes 82 parks/open spaces and 80+ miles of trail, three recreation facilities and offerings of more than 1,000 recreation programs.

- Day One: Recreation and sports programs/leagues open at 6:00 a.m. - Day Two: Swim lessons and aquatics programs open at 6:00 a.m. The Playlist recreation program guide is available on or before the Thursday prior to each opening. Questions? Call 541-389-7275.

If you have any questions regarding Bend Park & Recreation District, contact Customer Service:

Consider registering for a Wilderness First Aid course offered each year through the Bend Park & Recreation District to gain more outdoor first aid training. Map and Compass: Even if you have a GPS, bring a map & compass.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Bend Park & Recreation District. For open position applications, descriptions, and details, click on the job postings’ links below. The open position listing is updated by 11:59 a.m., Monday through Friday.

We offer over 1,000 different recreation programs annually for ages ranging from 18 months to senior adult. See the categories below for more information and to see current offerings. To search directly on the registration site, use the links to the right.

BPRD offers numerous enjoyable, energizing group fitness classes per week. All ages and fitness levels are welcome, and you can start at anytime in a variety of cardio, mind/body and water fitness classes. If swimming is more your style, Larkspur and Juniper have complementary pool offerings, including lap swim, recreation swim and water exercise.

Bend Park & Recreation District offers a mix of unique employment opportunities that support what it takes to make parks, trails and recreation programs possible. It takes a lot of great people and these days, BPRD almost always has job openings to fill and employs more than 500 people in paid positions.

The Deschutes River is home to many species of native fish and some of the most idyllic fishing spots reside in Bend parks. In addition to river fishing, the District also features fishing ponds at Pine Nursery and Shevlin Parks that are stocked by Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife.

We offer over 1,000 different recreation programs annually for ages ranging from 18 months through older adults. The best way to register is online – it’s easy to use. If you already have an account go directly to https://register.bendparksandrec.org to register for programs.