First Street Rapids Park
4.7Google rating(382 reviews)Bend · Deschutes County · natural area
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At a glance
- Hours
5 am to 10 pm
- Amenities
On site
Visitor amenities
…stay a while
- Restroomfacility
…be in nature
- Trailnature
…near water
- River Accesswater
- Fishingwater
Access
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible parking
- Accessible entrance
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Overview
About this park
Crossing both east and west sides of the Deschutes River, First Street Rapids Park is a popular river access point for canoes and kayaks.
The park is located at the end of NW First Street as well as the end of NW Revere.
Things to do
Things to do
The Deschutes River Trail runs through the park and connects north to Sawyer Park and south to Pioneer Park via a pedestrian bridge.
The park and points north and south along the river are well-known for wildlife activity including river otters, beavers and a multitude of bird species including trumpeter swans, bald eagles, ospreys and migratory birds.
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78/ 100
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