Beautiful. Great place to go walk your dog, ride a bike or take a raft for a lazy ride. Just one of many spectacular locations in Bend.

Visited in Dec. Was beautiful, wonderful walking trail and looks like fabulous place to go in summer for water sports on the river.

Pretty nice park. Easy river access. Nice loading spots.Very easy to walk around and lots of benched to hang out on. Just not a lot of terrain diversity. Very flat and open. Not very private.

Had a great time paddle boarding on the river and it was such a beautiful way to see the city!The entire paddle was pretty short and you could easily do the whole thing in under 2 hours.The rocky river bank, high above the water was beautiful to see and Im glad people are exercising and getting out during all this craziness.

Great point to get into the water to begin your floating experience. Get a tube and go to a two hours journey ending At drake park

Awesome park, we took our two dogs today for the first time for a wonderful walk there. Beautiful surroundings clean nice park. Lots of people putting in their kayaks, and throwing balls for the dogs out in the Deschutes River. Enjoyable couple hours today.

Took the family to enjoy the river on a warm day. Rented a couple of kayaks (from Tumalo Creek Kayak and Paddle Board Rentals) that we used to paddle up and down the river and even to just relax and float down the river. Not too many people in the river so there was a lot of room to paddle and float and take our time. My kids definitely enjoyed it

So much FUN. Easy river access. We brought scooters and kayaks and had a blast! Clean bathrooms and nice trails and a dog park. Very nice area.

A great local spot to hop in the river or take a walk and get some exercise

A nice flat walking path along the Deschutes river and the Old Mill shops.

This is where you PUT IN to float/paddle the river thru bend. LOTS of free parking. I would HIGHLY recommend bringing your own tube (hit Big 5 or Fred Meyer in town) because the 1) with covid the rental shop is down and 2) when it is open the wait is crazy. From a Logistics Standpoint - there is a shuttle back from DRAKE PARK but it is problematic from a wait standpoint - do the 2-car shuffle and save a lot of hassle - note, there is not a ton of easy parking near Drake Park - it also isnt a bad bike ride or walk! Enjoy your float!

Wonderful place to watch wildlife and people and dogs dont feed the waterfowl, and please use the restrooms responsibly!

Trying out our new wheels on the river! Relaxing float on hot sunny days

Always enjoy paddling here especially when summer crowds are gone!:)

Wish there was more parking but a pleasant low key park with lots of lawn space and access to the water to put your gear or just your feet in. Clean bathrooms. Well kept grounds.

Beautiful park! Like walking the trail down to the foot bridge and then across to the playground.

Great spot to start floating the river. Finish off at Drake Park.

Staff was friendly and did a great cut on my sons hair.

Great little park for dogs and families ️

This was provided property from the city.The rock wall is awesome.

Fun place to hang out, play in the river and people watch, with lots of nearby options for COVID-safe dining.

If you want to float down the river with your friends, walk the river trail with your furry companion, or even do yoga on the grass this is a great place to start.

Fun place to put in on a very gentle float to Drake Park. You can paddle board or float on any inflatable device. They rent tubes and you can buy a ticket for the shuttle back from Drake Park. The rental company also has a very powerful electric pump to fill your own floatable if you don’t want to rent. The water is cold but refreshing. There is a man made rapid downstream at McKay Park and it is really safe and fun. It is a 1.4 mile easy walk back from Drake to Riverbend and probably is as quick as taking the shuttle on a busy day.

Great place to bring family, dog, and hike.

Clean, pleasant, access to lots of fun things. Parking can get full on hot days though. Crowds can gather too, dangerous with a pandemic right now

I love this area. The water is perfect and the people around always seem friendly.

Tubing was great eventhough the waters were super cold.

If you want a nice weekend in a park. Stop looking.

Great place to walk ,ride a bike or go floating in the river..such a beautiful spot

Loved this location! There is a dog park on the North end and its a beautiful stroll along the river headed south. Lots of open green space and a place to enter the river for kayaking and paddle boarding.

Great park for the entire family. Kids can play with lots of options and then join a beautiful walk around the river. Love it!

Great place to go paddle boarding or tubing.

Beautiful place to walk around the lake. Very soothing. Lots of amenities around there.

Supurb. Watch out for the yellow jacket nest in the lamp post 70 ft from the restrooms

Very nice park. Lots of nice grass and paths.

Excellent launch point for paddle boarding and kayaking. Fun rapids upriver, Old Mill District down river. Sunbathing/napping in the grass when you’re done!

Crazy busy always but its the best place ton get in to float the river.

Start your summer lazy river tube here. There are shuttles that will take you back-and-forth for a small fee between the two city parks. The current isn’t that strong and you gently glide down river for about an hour to two. See the downtown via river.

Great experience floating the river with two adults and two kids

This area is absolutely beautiful!

BEST GIRLS TRIP!! FLOATING ALL DAY

Great park bathrooms were spotless. kayaking, rental bikes, a dog park and a shopping center at one end. surfing wave area. pokemon go paradise as well.

13 acres of park and river in the Old Mill District of Bend Oregon. It doesn’t matter if it’s summer, winter, or spring it’s always a treat to be here.

Always nice to visit this park. Clean and has good views. Always fun to see people doing their tubing too

Great park with a nice walking trail!

We love putting our paddle boards in here!

Beautiful, so much to do!

Lovely park along the beautiful Deschutes River.

So much fun!

The BPRD gave themselves a HUGE park on the river to place their administrative HQ where they should probably put some type of extravagant garden to match the decadent budget given to them by taxpayers. They should name this horticultural landmark “Vince’s Dream” since they owe Mr. Guinna for every park, job, and dollar that they have. Hey Don!!! Don Horton? Can you call the master gardeners and make my fantastic idea a reality? There is no botanical landmark and right next to the BPRD administration building on Columbia Street would be a fantastic location for locals and visitors alike!!! I know you could maintenance a beautiful flower garden with scores of volunteers that would love to help(like me)! C’mon!!! Please!!!!???

Amazing waterfront walk for miles on paved and gravel paths. Amazing array of experiences from SUP, kayak and float launches to dog beaches, shopping, waterfront entertainment amphitheater and surfing water feature. Lots of people and pups enjoying all that Bend has to offer in the summer.

Beautiful park. A little two crowded in balloons day

This was a great thing to do on a beautiful day! Cant wait to bring the kids.

2 miles off E138 outside of Glide. Beautiful riverside park with playground and picnic tables. Dog friendly

Great place to go for a walk and to hangout with some friends. It’s near the Old Mill so you can swing by there and catch a movie or grab some food. Recommend the place!

Best place to put in to float the river. Big grass fields, but no playgrounds. Has nice off-leash area along the river. Parking lot can fill up pretty quick in the summer.

Great fist experience on the river with my kid. Kayak rental was nice, paddles and life jackets included A relaxing time, depending on peak hours.Family friendly.Nice facilities.

Scenic spot in Bend, with a beach to launch kayaks and paddle boards

Have been coming to this park for a long time and have always loved it! Friends and I can set up a volleyball net and hang around or take a walk, and overall is just a nice place to spend time next to the river. However, everyone in Bend knows about it and it seems like it is busy with people everywhere on any given semi-nice day in Bend. But it is always clean and people occupying it are almost always nice Bend folk.

It was a nice place, not much shade. Fun for the kids and dogs. It was clean.

Beautiful park with lots of room to play

Everything about this place is gorgeous. Seriously it is so gorgeous. The people, the places and the well everything. Perfect place. No question. If you could exist anywhere it would be here.

The ADA section is phenomenal!! They give blankets if youre cold. They come to you and take orders for food and drinks, then send a runner to the food stand, then deliver it back! NEVER experienced such total treatment!

Super place to hang out or participate in water sports like kayaking, paddleboard, and canoeing.

Easy access to the river

A great way to access the river trail, see birds and the mighty Deschutes river, the literal life blood for Bend and Central Oregon. Go up river to the footbridge for more trail experience vs down by the restrooms where you can swim and use.picnic tables. Enjoy a nice loop trail. Or bring you floating device and relax. A dog park very close by allows you to get your four legged friends in the water.

Great fun for everyone. Drop off your gear and park in the giant lot. Bring a chair and some beverage. Boats and boards for the float. Great time.

Beautiful, well kept park. Great access to the river and plenty of trails to bike and run. Very cleans facilities. This venue hosts a lot of great events as well!

Great park to walk, play Frisbee, dog park connected and during the summer the start of the float on the Deschutes River thru town.

Such a nice park, has a launch for floating and paddle boarding with a rental cart

A great work in a great town!

Just enjoying a little balloons over Bend

Absolutely Amazing

Beautiful! Enjoy working with jehovahs witness literature carts there in the afternoon!

Super great place to start a float.

Great family fun area.

Would love a Sandy beach

Floating the river is a must DO!

Beautiful, spread out, lovely.

Wonderful park with something for everyone, from a place to swim or run to a dog park, even a dog park with water access. Lots of parking and large lawns for all type of play. Walking trials to old mill and the river.

Love the area and the parks! We floated down the river and had an absolute blast! The park is clean, well maintained and beautiful!

This is a very family friendly place. Lots of room for everyone to float the river and they have stuff to rent if you dont have your own tub,raft,paddle board.

Lovely park with rentals and river access

Pretty scenery, but would be preferable if the dog area wasnt gravel

Such a great experience. Everything was well kept and beautiful.

Beautiful park. Great childrens area. Covered area with tables for picinics. A small area with a sandy shore to play with young children. Good hiking trail loop if you are ready for a nice hike.

Such beauty, so close!!

I wish I had had more time to spend here. A very pleasant walk by the river!

Always love this special part of Bend. Walk the loop, enjoy the fresh air and enjoy the wildlife.

Very well kept park, quite clean and near the river with a large gravel ingress point for tubing and such. However, this makes it troublesome. Parking is scarce and it seems to be perpetually busy during the b summer.

Beautiful setting and a nice trail that loops around the river.

Loved the Deschutes Trail. Lots of parking and friendly faces.

Stunning place and alot of hiking trails. Pretty no matter what time of year you go. Its a must see and not far off the highway.

Ive lived here 27 years and I remember the area from before it was a park...All I can say is, its a beautiful addition to the town of bend. Super fun place in the summer for floating/ water sports. And it looks awesome in the winter. The River trail is a great place for a hike!

Beautiful park. Great place to start a flout but can be busy.

Great walking park. Room for children to run and paved walkways for all ages to enjoy. Really nice river overlook and bridge. Very active dog park adjacent. Bring a picnic and a frisbee or ball. River too cold to wade or swim. Clean restrooms. Handicapped parking. Busy on holidays.

Its so beautiful, peaceful, people are friendly and respectful. Great place to take your pups or a cup of coffee and watch the surfers!

Great and clean, took some kids paddleboarding. There is a current, so adults were always with them.

Ah yes, Riverbend park in Around the Bend. Fairly clean, fairly green, bit of alright.

Float the Deschutes from Riverbend to Drake park! Its better than any Disneyland ride.