# Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Bend

Playgrounds, parks, museums and other things to do with kids in Bend. See which ones have a changing table, room for a stroller and what ages they suit before you go. 10 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-07, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Alpenglow Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/alpenglow-park-bend) (playground, Bend).
2. [Discovery Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/discovery-park-bend) (playground, Bend). Natural play area with water play by a small lake, and a picnic shelter.
3. [Pilot Butte Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/pilot-butte-playground-bend) (playground, Bend). Playground by the open lawn, with picnic tables under shade trees and paved trails looping the park.
4. [Columbia Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/columbia-park-bend) (playground, Bend). A park with a ship-shaped play structure, picnic areas and a big lawn.
5. [Riverbend Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/riverbend-park-bend) (park, Bend). Riverside park with water play, a beach and picnic tables.
6. [Farewell Bend Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/farewell-bend-park-bend) (playground, Bend). A riverside park with a lumber-mill-themed playground and the river trail running alongside.
7. [Harmon Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/harmon-park-bend) (playground, Bend). A riverside park locals call Boat Park, for the big boat play structure in the middle.
8. [Lava River Cave](https://ourplayday.com/places/lava-river-cave-bend) (nature area, Bend). A mile-long lava tube you walk through on your own, down a flight of stairs and into the dark.
9. [High Desert Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/high-desert-museum-bend) (museum, Bend). Museum of wildlife and history in the pines, with live animals among the exhibits.
10. [Play Theory Cafe](https://ourplayday.com/places/play-theory-cafe-bend) (indoor play space, Bend). Play cafe with a pretend town, soft play for babies who aren't walking yet, STEM exhibits, art projects and a climbing structure.

## Other lists for Bend

- [Restaurants](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/oregon/bend/restaurants) (3)

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/oregon/bend/playgrounds. All of Bend: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/oregon/bend