Riverside Parking Program
The City of Bend partnered with Bend Park and Recreation District to provide easier access to Drake Park.
A trial of a new, parking pilot program was held the summer of 2018. Four-hour parking limits along Riverside Boulevard, from NW Broadway Street to NW Tumalo Avenue, were instituted to encourage drivers to park for a limited time and allow more park users the opportunity to visit Drake Park. The trial was a success Riverside was incorporated into the downtown parking district in 2019. Four-hour parking limit is in effect along Riverside Boulevard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bend Park and Recreation District and City of Bend identified issues with extended parking along Riverside Boulevard and sought solutions that could facilitate better access to Drake Park while also encouraging parking turnover more frequently. Four hours is sufficient for a picnic, walk along Mirror Pond, playing lawn games or other activities that park users enjoy.
This is a pilot program, not an extension of the Downtown Parking District boundary. It is separate and distinct project to explore ways to improve access to Drake Park and increase parking turnover.
Signage will be placed along Riverside Boulevard to notify drivers and park users about the pilot program and four-hour parking limit.
Vehicles cited for exceeding the four-hour limit will receive a $50 parking ticket as part of the 24-hour enforcement activity. Diamond Parking, the City’s parking enforcement contractor, will enforce the restriction along with Bend Police Department.
Anyone who receives a ticket for parking on Riverside Boulevard should follow the instructions on the ticket. Some processes may differ based on which organization is writing the citation (i.e. Diamond Parking or Bend Police Department).
The instructions to appeal (or contest) your parking ticket will be on the ticket itself.
If the vehicle is there between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., please call Diamond Parking at 541-317-2805. After 6 p.m., please call the Police Department non-emergency number at 541-693-6911.
Neighbors who would like to tell us how the program is going can call 541-317-3000 and press 3 for the Streets & Operations Department. Calls to this number will be logged and the feedback recorded. Calls to this number will not forwarded to enforcement.
FAQS
WHERE ELSE CAN I PARK TO GET TO DRAKE PARK?
WHAT OTHER WAYS CAN I GET TO DRAKE PARK?
Cascade East Transit’s seasonal shuttles and Bend fixed route services provide easy and affordable transportation options. Cascades East Transit’s Ride the River shuttle transports river users from Bend Park & Float, located at Simpson Avenue and Bradbury Drive next to The Pavilion.
This location will serve as the new start and end of the river floating activities with abundant parking available. The $3 fare includes transportation of river tubes to and from the float launch and exit.