Harmon Park

From the Bend Parks and Recreation Website:

"Acquired by Bend Kiwanis with a donation from New York philanthropist, William Harmon, this park is located along the Deschutes River across the river from Drake Park. Park features include two softball fields (used as a soccer field in the fall), restrooms and a newly renovated playground. The Hobby Hut and Boat House now function as an Outdoor Center, the meeting place for many of our teen outdoor programs. In 2000 this park underwent a major rehabilitation, including a new irrigation system, paver sidewalks, updated playground area, sports backstops and other attractive features to enhance the visitors experience."

My Comments:

Harmon Park has a top tier playground.

There are two modern play structures, one that's a series of tunnels--my kids call it the submarine, and one with a dinosaur, but my boys always head straight for the boat. The boat was built by parks and rec employee Kenny Lehto. There is a pedestrian bridge across the river to Drake Park just to the North in Pageant Park.

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