Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Bend

Natural play area with water play by a small lake, and a picnic shelter.

Playground by the open lawn, with picnic tables under shade trees and paved trails looping the park.

A park with a ship-shaped play structure, picnic areas and a big lawn.

Riverside park with water play, a beach and picnic tables.

A riverside park with a lumber-mill-themed playground and the river trail running alongside.

A riverside park locals call Boat Park, for the big boat play structure in the middle.

A mile-long lava tube you walk through on your own, down a flight of stairs and into the dark.

Museum of wildlife and history in the pines, with live animals among the exhibits.

Play cafe with a pretend town, soft play for babies who aren't walking yet, STEM exhibits, art projects and a climbing structure.