ORGANIZATIONS
Redmond Area Park &
Recreation District
Ryan Brennecke/The Bulletin
Six-year-old Skyler Farabaugh, of Redmond, pedals his way over a series of bumps while riding with his older brother at the Homestead
Pump Track in Redmond.
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edmond Area Park and Recreation District serves
the communities of Redmond, Terrebonne and
Tumalo with recreational opportunities of all
types, including workshops and classes for adults and
youth.
The district handles reservations for city parks for
large-scale events such as family reunions, weddings and
company picnics, as well as managing a number of parks
and recreational facilities of its own, including:
Borden Beck Wildlife Preserve: Five miles west of
Terrebonne on Lower Bridge Way, the preserve is a
naturally protected area bordering the Deschutes River at
Lower Bridge. The area offers nature and hiking trails, a
picnic area, fishing, swimming and wildlife viewing.
Cascade Swim Center: The swim center, 465 SW Rimrock
Way, features a 25-meter pool, sand volleyball court,
basketball courts, horseshoe pits, picnic and park areas,
and a spray park. Out-of-district fees apply to visitors from
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outside the greater Redmond area, available by reservation.
(541-548-6066)
High Desert Sports Complex: Located at 1859 NE Maple
Ave., off of Negus Way, this features four softball fields,
soccer fields, a BMX bike track and a remote-controlled
airplane landing strip. The complex also has restrooms and
a concession stand.
Radlands: A network of mountain bike trails with access
adjacent to the High Desert Sports Complex; horse trails to
the Radlands can be accessed on NE Antler Avenue.
Activity Center: The center, at 2441 SW Canal Blvd., is
home to exercise classes, racquetball, wallyball, fitness
classes, free weights and weight machines, and an activity
room, available by reservation. (541-529-1847)
Tetherow Crossing: On the Deschutes River northwest of
Redmond, it has a pioneer cabin, a historic river ford and a
walking trail.
For more information visit www.raprd.org or call 541-
548-7275.