On Jan. 31, the Bend Park and Recreation District got its final land use decision by the State of Oregon, and can now proceed with the bike park project at Big Sky Park, under the conditions approved by the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners Oct. 29. The bike project will include a pump track, single […]
Big Sky Park
Letters to the Editor
Big Sky Dog’s Denied the Pond Pleasures??!! Recently signs and fencing went up keeping dogs out of the canals and pond featured at the Big Sky off leash dog park. I called Bend Parks and Rec to get the lowdown, and apparently COID requested the measure. I asked if there had been an incident of […]
Support a Bike Park on the East Side and Let Sanctuary Law Stand
Support a Bike Park on the East Side In a town as bike-crazy as Bend, it stands to reason it would have a facility allowing people to hold world-class bike events. That’s exactly what we’ll get should Bend Park and Recreation District move forward with its plans to expand the facilities at Big Sky Park […]
Letters to the Editor
In response to, “Family Separation Policy: Oregon Leaders React To Changes,” on 6/20 at Bendsource.com In response to Mr. Boyd, I am so very proud to have Senator Merkley as our US Senator. Arguably, his presence at the converted Walmart in Houston sparked the national outcry that led to the reluctantly issued Trump order to […]
Big Things at Big Sky Park
Cycling enthusiasts will soon have the chance to ride a new bike park on Bend’s east sideโbut first, riders may want to kick in some funds. The park is scheduled to open in the fall of 2019 at Bend Park and Recreation District’s Big Sky Park, though park officials say they’re a bit short on […]

