Bend, Deschutes County, OR
Places to go in Bend
23 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Bend Whitewater Park
Churning river offering 3 water channels with various rapid levels for tubing, surfing & kayaking.
166 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr, Bend, OR 97702, USA
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Benham Falls East Trailhead
NF-9702, Bend, OR 97701, USA
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Big Sky Park
Expansive facility includes an athletic complex, a BMX track, an off-leash dog park & playgrounds.
21690 Neff Rd, Bend, OR 97701, USA
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Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
This natural area on the Deschutes River offers activities such as swimming, fishing & picnicking.
7100 OR-126, Redmond, OR 97756, USA
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Columbia Park
Waterfront public park with a large playset shaped like a ship, a walking trail & pedestrian bridge.
264 NW Columbia St, Bend, OR 97702, USA
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Deschutes River Trail
Deschutes River Trail, Bend, OR 97702, USA
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Drake Park
13-acre retreat offering a pond, picnic tables, an outdoor stage & nesting great horned owls.
777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701, USA
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Farewell Bend Park
Urban park with a lumber mill–themed playground & picnic shelters, plus a boardwalk & boat launch.
1000 SW Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR 97702, USA
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Larkspur Park
1700 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR 97702, USA
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McKay Park
This calm, riverfront park offers swimming, fishing, open green areas & sculptures of Canada geese.
166 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr, Bend, OR 97702, USA
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Miller's Landing Park
Waterside park with access to the river & whitewater park, plus grassy areas & a picnic pavilion.
55 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97701, USA
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Pilot Butte Neighborhood Park
Located at a scenic overlook, this park features picnic facilities, a playground & access to trails.
1310 NE Hwy 20, Bend, OR 97701, USA
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Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint
This area offering mountains & panoramic views of Bend can be accessed by car or by hiking trail.
1310 NE Hwy 20, Bend, OR 97701, USA
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Pioneer Park
Serene riverfront park with a walking trail & footbridge, plus a covered picnic area & rose garden.
1525 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97701, USA
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Ponderosa Park
Public green space with a skate park, sports courts/fields, a playground & off-leash dog area.
225 SE 15th St, Bend, OR 97702, USA
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Riverbend Park
Community riverside gathering place featuring a sandy beach, grassy lawns, trails & regular events.
799 SW Columbia St, Bend, OR 97702, USA
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Riverhouse Lodge
Riverfront property with lodging, a convention center & resort-style amenities like pools.
3075 N Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97703, USA
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Sawyer Park
62999 O. B. Riley Rd, Bend, OR 97701, USA
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Shevlin Park
A 652-acre preserve featuring extensive hiking & cross-country ski trails, fishing & picnic sites.
18920 NW Shevlin Park Rd, Bend, OR 97701, USA
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Smith Rock State Park
Renowned rock climbing destination in a dramatic canyon with hiking trails & primitive campsites.
CROOKED RIVER, OR 97760, USA
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Steelhead Falls Trailhead
Prineville District Office 3050 N.E. 3rd Street Southwest River Road, Prineville, Terrebonne, OR 97760, USA
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Tumalo Falls
97-foot waterfall within the Deschutes National Forest surrounded by hiking & mountain biking trails.
Tumalo Falls, Oregon 97703, USA
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Tumalo Falls Trailhead
Hiking trail leading up to the top of a 97-ft. tall waterfall in Deschutes National Forest.
Bend, OR 97701, USA