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Outside Opens Up

Deschutes National Forest opens day use, but don’t expect bathroom service. And floating the river? Maybe, and only if it’s DIY
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As businesses begin to open—with restrictions—across various Oregon counties, the outdoor offerings are moving in that direction, too. State, National Forest, Bureau of Land Management and city properties parks are starting to allow more visitors in areas that can adhere to Phase One reopening policies. We’ve rounded up the latest in what’s open, as of […]

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A Summer of Play?

Bend Park and Recreation District plans for summer programs; reopening of some facilities
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Next month, Bend Park and Recreation District will resume its summer camp programs. The Districts plans to continue its popular offerings on June 15. And if Deschutes County is approved for Phase One reopening, some popular BPRD facilities may open in early June as well. BPRD is currently finalizing its plans to decide which programs […]

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Deb Schoen Elected to Park and Recreation District Board

It wasn’t a unanimous decision, but Deb Schoen will fill the vacancy following Lauren Sprang’s resignation
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Anew member of the Bend Park and Recreation District Board of Directors will be sworn in this month. At the January 7 board meeting, six finalists chosen for the vacant board position gave presentations and answered questions from the board to make their final case. All of the board was present except for Jason Kropf, […]

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