About
Man-made park featuring a river, where visitors can swim and tube, or try kayaking and paddle boarding.
The water at Bend Whitewater Park consists of the unheated Deschutes River. Therefore, there are no 'pool' temperatures, and the water temperature naturally fluctuates significantly with the seasons and weather, typically ranging from cold to cool throughout the year.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The Whitewater Park in Bend is widely praised as a "blast" and "excellent addition" to the city, offering diverse water activities like river surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, and tubing for all ages and skill levels. Reviewers highlight the "amazing" rapids, flat water areas, and the park's convenient location between Riverbend and Drake parks. While dedicated river surfing boards or kayaks are recommended for the more challenging waves and whitewater sections, tubing is a popular activity, with rentals and a shuttle service available. Parking can be a "challenge," particularly on weekends and later in the day. Despite its appeal, some suggest it might not be a standalone destination unless coming from an area without water access, but it's great for locals and river surfing enthusiasts.
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Good for Children
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Accessible Entrance
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June 7th, 2025Jeff Pollock
First time to the Whitewater park. All I had was my white water paddle board, dry suit, helmet, and PFD. The water parks highlights include a very surfable river wave. I tried to surf it twice with my board and it barely worked. I think it’s better suited for dedicated small river, surfing boards. The wiggles were very accommodating and helpful. I also tried the Whitewater sections of the park. The other waves were difficult to surf on with the board and seemed more suited for a kayak. The inner tube section was runnable with my white water paddle board, but the ledges are very shallow, and the board would drag on each wedge. There’s a large flat water area below the rapids with limited flow as well as a large area above the rapids near the Hayden home amphitheater where people can paddle on flat water with minimal flow. I think it is an excellent addition and wish it existed in my current city. I think as far as a destination Unless you’re coming from someplace without any water access, you might be slightly disappointed. I think it is a great place to go river surfing if you were into river surfing or want to learn to river surf. I think for the local Whitewater community there, it is a great place to practice a few things with kayaks. For the general public, who wants to just go paddle boarding or swimming or tubing it is also a very fun addition. We got there early in the day on Friday and there was plenty of parking. By the end of the day, there was no parking available.
June 8th, 2025tom bartell
Went on a Saturday. Parking was a bit of a chalage. With a bit of patience and luck I did find a spot. The park was great.
August 19th, 2025David Wellcome
Oh man!! This place is a blast! It’s midway between Riverbend and Drake parks for the Bend float Good parking here Sometimes has food trucks The rapids are amazing! Easy and large for different skill levels
August 18th, 2025Kim Brownlee Personal Trainer
What a great idea. So great for kids and adults to stay active and have fun. This Whitewater park is right in the city of Bend.
July 7th, 2024Matt Conover
Great fun on the river - third time here and always great fun. Put in at Riverbend Park - either bring your own tube or paddleboard or rent a tube there. There is a shuttle back from Drake Park ($5). Float leisurely down the river — have fun bouncing down the several rapids or simply step out and walk around and reenter the river. Highly recommend.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
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| Monday | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
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