Located along the banks of the Deschutes River, near the Old Mill District, Riverbend Park provides year-round river access from multiple access points, open lawn, and miles of scenic paved and unpaved paths with riparian conservation areas for local wildlife. A dog off-leash area with river access can be found in the neighboring gravel lot on the east side of the park.
With its central location, Riverbend Park provides access to south canyon trails, Farewell Bend Park via footbridge, and downstream river access via trails and sidewalks to Miller’s Landing, McKay Park, the Whitewater Park, Columbia Park, Harmon Park, and the scenic Mirror Pond in Drake Park.
As demand has increased for river access and use by visitors, an access project was recently completed for the south end of the park between the Farewell Bend Bridge to the Bill Healy Bridge.