FUN IN & AROUND REDMOND
Bring Your Own Boat Kayaking, hosted by the Redmond Area Park and Recreation District, at the Cascade Swim Center.
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» Redmond Area Park & Recreation District
R
edmond Area Park and Recreation District serves
the community with recreational opportunities of all
types, including workshops and classes for adults
and youth.
The special taxing district, which includes the communi-
ties of Redmond, Terrebonne and Tumalo, is managed by
Executive Director Katie Hammer, under the direction of a
five-member elected board of directors. The board meets at
noon the second Tuesday of each month at the swim center,
465 SW Rimrock Way.
The district handles reservations for city parks for large-
scale events such as family reunions, weddings and com-
pany picnics, as well as managing a number of parks and
recreational facilities of its own, including:
Cascade Swim Center
The swim center, at 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 outside the greater
Redmond area.
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
This is a network of mountain bike trails with access adja-
cent 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.
Tetherow Crossing
On the Deschutes River northwest of Redmond, it has a
pioneer cabin, a historic river ford, trees, lawn, wildlife and a
walking trail along the river.
More information
• On the web: www.raprd.org
• RAPRD office: 541-548-7275
• Cascade Swim Center: 541-548-6066
• Activity Center: 541-529-1847
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