BPRD/docs/Parks Trails/Float the River/BPRD River Safety2010
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Skyline Sports Park Portage Path
Farewell Bend Park
1 A ccess the river at Riverbend Park or at McKay Park (easier). 2 If you start at Riverbend Park then you must take out of the river on the left bank above the Colorado Street dam. Going through the dam . can be fatal. Return to the river DR at Y R the beach at McKay Park.TU N
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3RD
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3 End your float at Drake Park. ail Tr d oa City and state regulations regarding l R u a the river and alcohol useHon il life jackets are strictly enforced. Tra r e Riv es
Mt. Bachelor Village Trails No Bike Use
Restroom
3RD ST.
il Larkspur Tra
Skyline Sports Park Portage Path River Access
WILSON AVE.
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3 End your float at Drake Park. ail Foxborough Tr d Park oa City and state regulations regarding l R u a the river and alcohol useHon il life jackets are strictly enforced. Tra r e Riv es
Old Mill
Ponderosa District Sports Park COLU MBIA S T.
PinewoodGenna Riverbend Park River Park Open Space Access Stadium Kiwanis
River flows south to north
Restroom
REED MKT.
Larkspur Park
1 Access the river at Riverbend Park or at McKay Park (easier). Central Oregon Bend Senior Center 2 Canal Trail If you start at Riverbend Park then you must take out of the river on the left bank above the Colorado Street dam. Going through the dam . can be fatal. Return to the river DR at Y R the beach at McKay Park.TU
Must portage around Colorado dam–exit river left
McKay Park
Mt. Bachelor Village Trails No Bike Use
rail
ST .
BR OO KS
BOND ST.
WALL ST.
Farewell Bend Park
River flows south to north
DANGER!
River Access SIMPSON
ST .
9TH ST.
T.
REED MKT.
Old Mill
Ponderosa District Sports Park COLU MBIA S
Riverbend Genna Park River Park Access Stadium Kiwanis
River Access
SIMPSON
BEND PARKWAY
Restroom
WILSON AVE.
N BEAR CREEK RD.
BEND PARKWAY
River flows south to north
Pilot Butte State Park
River Access Portage Path
Farewell Bend Park
15TH ST.
SIMPSON
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15TH ST.
River Access
SIMPSON
McKay Park
ST.
ST.
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Overturf Park
at Drake Park
Juniper Swim & Fitness Center
FRANKLIN AVE.
Must portage around Colorado dam–exit river left
Park
GALVESTON
DANGER!
River Access
MT. WASHINGTON DR.
Riverbend Park
MBIA
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BEND PARKWAY
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MT. WASHINGTON DR.
McKay Park
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achelor e Trails ke Use
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River Access
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Overturf Park
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3RD
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9TH ST.
WALL ST.
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FRANKLIN AVE.
PORTLAND
Harmon Park Take Juniper Park out
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NEWPORT
GREENWOOD
Sunset PilotView Butte Park State Park
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Harmon Park Take ail out Juniper dPark Tr
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BOND ST.
GALVESTON
GREENWOOD
Sunset View Park ST .
Harmon Park
OLNEY
NEWPORT
NEWPORT
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Deschutes River Pione Par Downtown Float Guide Pacific Bend
PORTLAND
PORTLAND
NEWPORT
NEWPORT
3RD ST.
WPORT
OLNEY
PORTLAND
PORTLAND
Hillside II Park NEFF RD.
BR OO KS
Deschutes River Pioneer Deschutes River Pioneer Lewis & Clark Lewis & Clark Park Park Bend West Bend Park Park Downtown Float Guide Float Guide Pacific Trail Pacific rail Bend
LAND
BOND ST.
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Larkspu
1 Access the river at Riverbend Park or at McKay Park (easier). Central Oregon Bend Senior Center 2 Canal Trail If you start at Riverbend Park then you must take out of the river on the left bank above the Colorado Street dam. Going through the dam can be fatal. Return to the river at the beach at McKay Park. 3 End your float at Drake Park.
Foxborough Park regarding City and state regulations alcohol use on the river and life jackets are strictly enforced. FERGUSON RD.
ST.
Hillside II Park
WALL ST.
)
3RD
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Park
9TH ST.
Hillside II Park
Park
9TH ST.
Park
River Floating Safety Tips
River Floating Safety Tips
River Floating Safety Tips
A popular route to float the Deschutes River in Bend is from Farewell Bend Park to Drake Park. n The Deschutes River has calm waters suitable for floating, but it also has points of danger. (See danger spots and portage paths on other side). n S tate law requires that each vessel carry one Coast Guard approved life jacket for each person on board, and children age 12 and under are required to wear life jackets. n Bend City ordinance prohibits possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on or in the Deschutes River. n Protect native plant and wildlife! Put in and take out of the river at designated boat landings and portage paths (see map). n Help keep our river clean. Secure your gear to avoid disposal of garbage in the river. The Deschutes River is one of the most spectacular rivers in the region. Enjoy yourself!
A popular route to float the Deschutes River in Bend is from Farewell Bend Park to Drake Park. n The Deschutes River has calm waters suitable for floating, but it also has points of danger. (See danger spots and portage paths on other side). n S tate law requires that each vessel carry one Coast Guard approved life jacket for each person on board, and children age 12 and under are required to wear life jackets. n Bend City ordinance prohibits possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on or in the Deschutes River. n Protect native plant and wildlife! Put in and take out of the river at designated boat landings and portage paths (see map). n Help keep our river clean. Secure your gear to avoid disposal of garbage in the river. The Deschutes River is one of the most spectacular rivers in the region. Enjoy yourself!
A popular route to float the Deschutes River in Bend is from Farewell Bend Park to Drake Park. n The Deschutes River has calm waters suitable for floating, but it also has points of danger. (See danger spots and portage paths on other side). n S tate law requires that each vessel carry one Coast Guard approved life jacket for each person on board, and children age 12 and under are required to wear life jackets. n Bend City ordinance prohibits possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on or in the Deschutes River. n Protect native plant and wildlife! Put in and take out of the river at designated boat landings and portage paths (see map). n Help keep our river clean. Secure your gear to avoid disposal of garbage in the river. The Deschutes River is one of the most spectacular rivers in the region. Enjoy yourself!
This information provided by the City of Bend and the Bend Park & Recreation District.
This information provided by the City of Bend and the Bend Park & Recreation District.
This information provided by the City of Bend and the Bend Park & Recreation District.
Skyline Sports Park Portage Path
Farewell Bend Park
1 A ccess the river at Riverbend Park or at McKay Park (easier). 2 If you start at Riverbend Park then you must take out of the river on the left bank above the Colorado Street dam. Going through the dam . can be fatal. Return to the river DR at Y R the beach at McKay Park.TU N
CE
3RD
ST.
3 End your float at Drake Park. ail Tr d oa City and state regulations regarding l R u a the river and alcohol useHon il life jackets are strictly enforced. Tra r e Riv es
Mt. Bachelor Village Trails No Bike Use
Restroom
3RD ST.
il Larkspur Tra
Skyline Sports Park Portage Path River Access
WILSON AVE.
N
CE
3 End your float at Drake Park. ail Foxborough Tr d Park oa City and state regulations regarding l R u a the river and alcohol useHon il life jackets are strictly enforced. Tra r e Riv es
Old Mill
Ponderosa District Sports Park COLU MBIA S T.
PinewoodGenna Riverbend Park River Park Open Space Access Stadium Kiwanis
River flows south to north
Restroom
REED MKT.
Larkspur Park
1 Access the river at Riverbend Park or at McKay Park (easier). Central Oregon Bend Senior Center 2 Canal Trail If you start at Riverbend Park then you must take out of the river on the left bank above the Colorado Street dam. Going through the dam . can be fatal. Return to the river DR at Y R the beach at McKay Park.TU
Must portage around Colorado dam–exit river left
McKay Park
Mt. Bachelor Village Trails No Bike Use
rail
ST .
BR OO KS
BOND ST.
WALL ST.
Farewell Bend Park
River flows south to north
DANGER!
River Access SIMPSON
ST .
9TH ST.
T.
REED MKT.
Old Mill
Ponderosa District Sports Park COLU MBIA S
Riverbend Genna Park River Park Access Stadium Kiwanis
River Access
SIMPSON
BEND PARKWAY
Restroom
WILSON AVE.
N BEAR CREEK RD.
BEND PARKWAY
River flows south to north
Pilot Butte State Park
River Access Portage Path
Farewell Bend Park
15TH ST.
SIMPSON
igh H Old Mill ade Trail sc District Ca
15TH ST.
River Access
SIMPSON
McKay Park
ST.
ST.
s
d lan
Overturf Park
at Drake Park
Juniper Swim & Fitness Center
FRANKLIN AVE.
Must portage around Colorado dam–exit river left
Park
GALVESTON
DANGER!
River Access
MT. WASHINGTON DR.
Riverbend Park
MBIA
N
BEND PARKWAY
COLU
es ch ut
MT. WASHINGTON DR.
McKay Park
l - USFS
achelor e Trails ke Use
DANGER! il end Tra est Bportage WMust around Colorado dam–exit river left
River Access
s SIMPSON nd To USFS
Overturf Park
RD.
3RD
ER SKYLIN
9TH ST.
WALL ST.
N
FRANKLIN AVE.
PORTLAND
Harmon Park Take Juniper Park out
nat Drake Park
)
NEWPORT
GREENWOOD
Sunset PilotView Butte Park State Park
Be Juniper Swim st e W Center & Fitness
GALVESTON
t B
s We
es ch ut
Take ail out Tr d enat Drake Park
Park
Harmon Park Take ail out Juniper dPark Tr
BR OO KS
BOND ST.
GALVESTON
GREENWOOD
Sunset View Park ST .
Harmon Park
OLNEY
NEWPORT
NEWPORT
Park
(
Deschutes River Pione Par Downtown Float Guide Pacific Bend
PORTLAND
PORTLAND
NEWPORT
NEWPORT
3RD ST.
WPORT
OLNEY
PORTLAND
PORTLAND
Hillside II Park NEFF RD.
BR OO KS
Deschutes River Pioneer Deschutes River Pioneer Lewis & Clark Lewis & Clark Park Park Bend West Bend Park Park Downtown Float Guide Float Guide Pacific Trail Pacific rail Bend
LAND
BOND ST.
(
Larkspu
1 Access the river at Riverbend Park or at McKay Park (easier). Central Oregon Bend Senior Center 2 Canal Trail If you start at Riverbend Park then you must take out of the river on the left bank above the Colorado Street dam. Going through the dam can be fatal. Return to the river at the beach at McKay Park. 3 End your float at Drake Park.
Foxborough Park regarding City and state regulations alcohol use on the river and life jackets are strictly enforced. FERGUSON RD.
ST.
Hillside II Park
WALL ST.
)
3RD
(
Park
9TH ST.
Hillside II Park
Park
9TH ST.
Park
River Floating Safety Tips
River Floating Safety Tips
River Floating Safety Tips
A popular route to float the Deschutes River in Bend is from Farewell Bend Park to Drake Park. n The Deschutes River has calm waters suitable for floating, but it also has points of danger. (See danger spots and portage paths on other side). n S tate law requires that each vessel carry one Coast Guard approved life jacket for each person on board, and children age 12 and under are required to wear life jackets. n Bend City ordinance prohibits possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on or in the Deschutes River. n Protect native plant and wildlife! Put in and take out of the river at designated boat landings and portage paths (see map). n Help keep our river clean. Secure your gear to avoid disposal of garbage in the river. The Deschutes River is one of the most spectacular rivers in the region. Enjoy yourself!
A popular route to float the Deschutes River in Bend is from Farewell Bend Park to Drake Park. n The Deschutes River has calm waters suitable for floating, but it also has points of danger. (See danger spots and portage paths on other side). n S tate law requires that each vessel carry one Coast Guard approved life jacket for each person on board, and children age 12 and under are required to wear life jackets. n Bend City ordinance prohibits possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on or in the Deschutes River. n Protect native plant and wildlife! Put in and take out of the river at designated boat landings and portage paths (see map). n Help keep our river clean. Secure your gear to avoid disposal of garbage in the river. The Deschutes River is one of the most spectacular rivers in the region. Enjoy yourself!
A popular route to float the Deschutes River in Bend is from Farewell Bend Park to Drake Park. n The Deschutes River has calm waters suitable for floating, but it also has points of danger. (See danger spots and portage paths on other side). n S tate law requires that each vessel carry one Coast Guard approved life jacket for each person on board, and children age 12 and under are required to wear life jackets. n Bend City ordinance prohibits possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on or in the Deschutes River. n Protect native plant and wildlife! Put in and take out of the river at designated boat landings and portage paths (see map). n Help keep our river clean. Secure your gear to avoid disposal of garbage in the river. The Deschutes River is one of the most spectacular rivers in the region. Enjoy yourself!
This information provided by the City of Bend and the Bend Park & Recreation District.
This information provided by the City of Bend and the Bend Park & Recreation District.
This information provided by the City of Bend and the Bend Park & Recreation District.
