Pioneer Park

his multi-level Riverfront park features a covered group picnic area, a formal rose garden, open lawn areas and riverfront woods plus plenty of parking. Limited off-street parking is available. Road bridge nearby, overlooking park. Grassy area. Covered picnic area.

The Park is particularly beautiful in the Fall when the colors are ablaze. There is a walking/biking path along the Deschutes River, and some stairs from one garden level to the river.

Images taken early October.

Pioneer Park

Pioneer Park

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Maupin (Main Street / Deschutes Avenue)

The main street of Maupin (Deschutes Avenue)  is located up from the Deschutes River and is a charming and picturesque Americana town.

Known primarily as the location for white water rafting, the town itself features a bar and restaurant, lumber yard, small gas station and the City Hall and Library.  Very much a ‘small town’ vibe, this area is nestled in a valley with the Deschutes River with world class white water rafting available for your shoot.

 

Maupin Deschutes Avenue

 

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Farewell Bend Park

Farewell Bend Park is located in the SW area of Bend.  New homes have been built along some sections of the river and before they reach Farewell Bend itself. The Deschutes River winds its way downstream and has three bridges in the vicinity, in addition to a path out into the river area (images below).

There is plenty of parking within the Old Mill District itself (approval required), and the park covers a large area that includes restrooms, covered seating areas, horse sculptures, bridges, playground and grass.

Permits required from Bend Park and Rec.

Images taken in November.

 

 

 

Farewell Bend Park parking area (permit required).

 

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OSU Cascades

Large university campus with accommodation, library, great hall, fireplace, restaurant, grounds, parking, post office and laboratories. Industrial. stairwells, staircase, students, and dorm rooms. 

Accommodation is also available for large groups in shared dorm rooms (two beds).

Located close to downtown Bend, with plenty of parking.

Campus could be utilized for large production during the summer when students are away.

Taken late December.

OSU Cascades

 

Post Office on campus

Private gym

Campus accommodation

Campus accommodation kitchen

Main dining / study hall with tall ceiling and large glass windows

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Sparks Lake (late Fall)

Beautiful alpine lake, off the Cascade Lakes Highway, approximately 30 minutes from Bend. 

Multiple islands within the vast lake (250 acres), only accessible by kayak or canoe.  Mt. Bachelor visible in the distance.

Multiple parking areas, in addition to campground (closed in Winter, but could be opened by special permit).

Cascade Lakes Highway entry is closed during Winter months due to large snowfall.  Area accessible by snow mobile.

Permits authorized by Deschutes National Forest in the Summer, and Oregon Dept. of Transportation in the Winter.

Please allow 30 days for permits.

 

Gravel roads. They can be a bit bumpy.

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