Parks, Schools, and Places of Interest
Here are a few of the features of our neighborhood that make it a great place to live!
Schools
Bear Creek Elementary
Bend High School
Places of Interest
Bend Senior Center - A great community resource that is now in the midst of planning for expansion.
Vince Genna Stadium - Come out and join your neighbors and watch some West Coast League baseball!
Parks
Larkspur Park - a beautiful park located just east of the Senior Center. Bend Parks and Rec sponsors play days here during the summer.
Jaycee Park - a small neighborhood park set in an older subdivision located between Highway 97 and the railroad.
Kiwanis Park - a popular neighborhood park with softball field, south of Wilson
Ponderosa Park - a community park on 15th St. Includes 2 skateboard parks, softball fields, playground, Bend High's soccer field, an off leash dog park and more.
Gardenside Park - This park, east of 27th Street on Darla Place was constructed through a development agreement with Palmer Homes. A unique picnic shelter is located next to the playground and open lawn areas offering a shady meeting place and connections to local trails.
FRANKLIN CROSSING COMMUNITY GARDEN
The Central Oregon Food Policy Council has provided our neighborhood association with a lovely community garden, located at 8th and Franklin. 2014 will be the first summer for our community garden. Annual membership fees have not been set, members must supply their own tools. Garden water will be provided. The food produced feeds those in need in our neighborhood and city. For more information and/or to get involved contact Cheryl Howard choward@bendoregon.gov or 541-388-5579.
Other Special Features
Larkspur Trail - a completed trail beginning at the Senior Center extending north, 1.75miles through the Pinewood Natural Area to Hwy 20 and extending under HWY 20 to Pilot Butte. The trail continues around Pilot Butte through tree lined neighborhoods, extending close, to Hollinshead Park, and wrapping up at Stover Park. (1650 NE Watson), for a total of 4 miles. Keep the quality of the trail up and join Larkspur Trail Adoption for more information. Whether it is cleaning and repair work, money or just your time.... all are values and appreciated!
Coyner Trail - The Coyner Trail extends approximately one mile from the corner of Ponderosa Park at 15th and Wilson, passing through Ponderosa Park then behind Bear Creek Elementary and the Presbyterian Church, and on up to the roundabout at Franklin and 8th St.
Schools
Bear Creek Elementary
Bend High School
Places of Interest
Bend Senior Center - A great community resource that is now in the midst of planning for expansion.
Vince Genna Stadium - Come out and join your neighbors and watch some West Coast League baseball!
Parks
Larkspur Park - a beautiful park located just east of the Senior Center. Bend Parks and Rec sponsors play days here during the summer.
Jaycee Park - a small neighborhood park set in an older subdivision located between Highway 97 and the railroad.
Kiwanis Park - a popular neighborhood park with softball field, south of Wilson
Ponderosa Park - a community park on 15th St. Includes 2 skateboard parks, softball fields, playground, Bend High's soccer field, an off leash dog park and more.
Gardenside Park - This park, east of 27th Street on Darla Place was constructed through a development agreement with Palmer Homes. A unique picnic shelter is located next to the playground and open lawn areas offering a shady meeting place and connections to local trails.
FRANKLIN CROSSING COMMUNITY GARDEN
The Central Oregon Food Policy Council has provided our neighborhood association with a lovely community garden, located at 8th and Franklin. 2014 will be the first summer for our community garden. Annual membership fees have not been set, members must supply their own tools. Garden water will be provided. The food produced feeds those in need in our neighborhood and city. For more information and/or to get involved contact Cheryl Howard choward@bendoregon.gov or 541-388-5579.
Other Special Features
Larkspur Trail - a completed trail beginning at the Senior Center extending north, 1.75miles through the Pinewood Natural Area to Hwy 20 and extending under HWY 20 to Pilot Butte. The trail continues around Pilot Butte through tree lined neighborhoods, extending close, to Hollinshead Park, and wrapping up at Stover Park. (1650 NE Watson), for a total of 4 miles. Keep the quality of the trail up and join Larkspur Trail Adoption for more information. Whether it is cleaning and repair work, money or just your time.... all are values and appreciated!
Coyner Trail - The Coyner Trail extends approximately one mile from the corner of Ponderosa Park at 15th and Wilson, passing through Ponderosa Park then behind Bear Creek Elementary and the Presbyterian Church, and on up to the roundabout at Franklin and 8th St.
