
Redmond Area Park
Explore
the outdoors, experience new adventures and have fun... it's your right
as an Oregonian. RAPRD has teamed up with Oregon Recreation and Park
Association to bring you the Outdoor Seekers Program. Visit
www.outdoorseekers.com to
print out an Outdoor Seeker Passport and learn more about the ten
activities outlined in the Oregon Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights.
Check out our activity guide for ideas and ways to participate in many
of the outdoor activities. Beginning April,
2012.

Bring your basket and find those eggs. All ERC and ILS students are
invited to join us for an Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt. In addition to
searching for eggs, join us for face painting, a spring craft, lawn
games and photos with our very own Bunny. Sunday,
April 8th at Quince Park,
11:00AM-1:00PM.
The
Redmond Parks Foundation, City of Redmond and RAPRD invite you to
celebrate Earth Day 2012 with us. Volunteer at a local park project or
just stop by and visit the vendors. Activities will begin at 10:00am and
run throughout the day. Visit
www.redmondearthday.com for more information. Saturday,
April 21st at the American Legion
Community Park.
Check out many of the sports Central Oregon has to offer. Visit with local businesses, guide services, equipment and gear retailers and retail agencies to learn more about the activities we can participate in right here in our own backyard. Summer is right around the corner and this is the perfect opportunity to learn about the latest trends and have an opportunity to ask questions and try out gear. Call our Outdoor Recreation Coordinator at 541-546-1847 for more information or if you would like to be a vendor. Saturday, April 28th at the RAPRD Activity Center, 10:00AM-2:00PM.

The Redmond High School parking lot bike safety can be fun. Bring
the whole family and your bikes to the First Annual RAPRD Bike Fest.
Learn about helmet safety, bike maintenance, rules of the road and
different types of riding through engaging activities, contests and
talks with professionals. Saturday, May
19th at the Cascade Swim Center, 10:00AM-2:00PM.
There's
nothing quite as memorable as camping with your family. This family
campout is perfect for those busy families who just can't find the time.
Grab your tents, sleeping bags, marshmallows and share stories with your
kids, family and friends. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a
parent or guardian. Pre-registration is recommended. Call our Outdoor
Recreation Coordinator at 541-526-1847 for more information.
Saturday, June 23rd at the
Cascade Swim Center, 6:00PM-8:00AM.
Mark
your calendar for the August 11, 2012 Trinity Bikes Rat Race. This is
the fourth year of the multi-sport event in Redmond. The event is a
pool-based spirit triathlon, duathlon, 5k/10k run and kids race that is
centered around Redmond's Cascade Swim Center. The triathlon consists of
a 500 meter swim, a 12 mile bike ride and a 5k/10k run. Both individual
and team competitors are welcome. The duathlon portion of the race will
consist of the ride then run format. Mail-in and online registration is
available. Registration begins on January 1, 2012. Register early, the
cost increases on July 1st. For details go to
www.racetherat.com.
Saturday, August 11th at the
Cascade Swim Center, Redmond.