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First Street Rapids Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 378 Google reviews · Running trail in Bend, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from First Street Rapids Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Family-friendly park featuring picnic tables, and a restroom, plus a riverside trail.
What runners say about First Street Rapids Park
“Gorgeous spot to jump in the river and cool off.”
“The river itself has rapids in one area (as the name suggests) but is otherwise relatively calm, although the water still flows quickly outside of the area of rapids.”
“Nice, flat easy walk or cross the bridge for a more off-trail walk.”
“A great spot to jump off the bridge, do some tricks, swim, bring dogs, kayak, surf, bike, walk the river, and on and on and on.”
What an absolutely lovely place to spend some time in nature! So many spots to sit and relax with your family along the river! Perfect places to bring the kiddos to play, lots of calm small places! There is a great walking trail and it's right in town! Super stoked to have found this place!
Serene, Calm, Peaceful, Soothing, drawing and Attractive environment. Great trail, resting chairs by the Deschutes River and great ills surrounding the trail and the river. Irresistible and sight catching. Try the experience and feel your soothing soul and spirit come to peace with yourself and the place.
Bend Oregon has spectacular parks, but this is one of my favorites. There's a long walk along the river with a lot of places to get your feet wet. There are covered tables and bathrooms as well. Everything's always maintained really well.The logs are fun to climb on.
Gorgeous location! We stayed in a condo not a block away from here, it was gorgeous and clean, with park benches, shade and beautiful views of the river along the way. Quite a few swimming holes too!
Trail conditions & character
“Gorgeous spot to jump in the river and cool off.”
“A great spot to jump off the bridge, do some tricks, swim, bring dogs, kayak, surf, bike, walk the river, and on and on and on.”
“Has a bathroom and some benches and tables scattered around the riverbank.”
“Serene, Calm, Peaceful, Soothing, drawing and Attractive environment.”
“When we went there was plenty of street parking.”
Plan your run at First Street Rapids Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebendparksandrec.org
- Phone(541) 389-7275
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
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