Is your favorite dog scratching at the door with energy to burn? Don’t worry because we’ve got you and your tail-wagging bestie covered when it comes to dog-friendly places in Bend to run, fetch, and even swim.
Bend is an excessively dog-friendly city. Even their tourism information site has a section for pet travel to Bend.
Bend offers thirteen off-leash areas, and we’ve highlighted a few of our favorites below. The city also has excellent hiking and walking paths, most of them great for dogs, including ones with river access for water-loving pups. For seasonal details, check out Central Oregon’s nonprofit for dogs and their people, DogPAC.
For our guide to our favorite dog spots in Bend, click on the parks in the map below and scroll down for photos and more details.
Top 7 Dog Parks in Bend
- Bob Wenger Memorial Off-Leash Area at Pine Nursery Park
- Big Sky
- Overturf Reservoir
- Awbrey Reservoir
- Ponderosa Park
- Hollinshead Park
- Riverbend Park
1. Bob Wenger Memorial Off-Leash Area at Pine Nursery Park
3750 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend, OR 97701
- Enormous 18.8 acres of trails for you and your pup to explore
- Large grassy run area
- A seasonal spray park dedicated to dogs (so cool!)
- Water fountains for dogs and people
- Free poop bags
Via Bend Parks and Rec
2. Big Sky
21690 Neff Rd, Bend, OR 97701
- One large grassy fenced off-leash area
- One big all-terrain off-leash area for exploring
- Doggy pond to cool off
- Running water for humans and dogs
- 5 acres space in total
- The park also offers playgrounds and a BMX track
3. Overturf Butte Reservoir
475 NW 17th St, Bend, OR 97701
- 4 acres of fenced, off-leash play area
- Hilly, perfect for exploring and exercising
- Stunning views of the city below
- Trails to walk and a playground also available
- Be sure to bring your own water
4. Awbrey Reservoir
756 NW Trenton Ave, Bend, OR 97701
- Great place for a run with your energetic pup
- Five acres of off-leash trails
- Minimal fencing, so recommended for dogs with good recall
- Natural terrain surrounds the reservoir
- Bring your own poop bags and water
Via Mapquest
5. Ponderosa Park
225 SE 15th St, Bend, OR 97702
- Fully fenced 5 acres
- Separate small and mellow dog area
- Nearby picnic shelters
- Lots of athletic opportunities, including a skatepark
- Poop bags, restrooms, and water available
6. Hollinshead Park
1235 NE Jones Rd, Bend, OR 97701
- Three acres of rolling grass and shady trees for off-leash play
- Partially fenced
- Adjacent beautiful community garden and quaint restored barn for on-leash walks
- Centrally located
7. Riverbend Park
799 SW Columbia St, Bend, OR 97702
- One acre of fenced grassy area
- On the scenic Deschutes River Trail
- Fenced rocky beach with river access for splashing pups
- Big rocks for tired owners to rest
- Scenery not to be missed
Whether you and your dog live in Bend or are just visiting, you are in for a wealth of outdoor fun opportunities. And if you find yourself exhausted by all of that fun and needing to fuel up, there are plenty of options of for dog-friendly dining and drinking in Bend. Enjoy!
Have too many plans to exercise your dog properly while you’re in Bend? Rest easy knowing that you can easily hire a local dog walker who will be happy to show your pup around.
