Drake Park & Mirror Pond
Drake Park
A green riverside park next to downtown. Mirror Pond reflects the autumn foliage and snowy peaks, a classic postcard view of Bend.
Drake Park stretches along the Mirror Pond section of the Deschutes River. Geese often rest on its broad lawns, and the water is so still it mirrors the surrounding trees. In autumn, when the riverside trees turn yellow and red, the reflections are especially beautiful. The park sits right beside Bend's historic old town center and hosts music festivals and outdoor events in summer. You can walk along the river to the historic residential district on the opposite bank, or stop in the old town's shops and craft beer bars on the way. Admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bend Ale Trail
- Old Mill District
- Pilot Butte
- Deschutes River Trail
- Shevlin Park
- Tumalo State Park
- High Desert Museum
- Benham Falls