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Sports & Recreation for Kids in Bend, OR

3 sports facilities, recreation centers, and athletic activities rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Bend

Oregon Badlands Wilderness nature preserve in Bend, OR🌿 Nature
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Oregon Badlands Wilderness offers families a unique high desert adventure with miles of easy to moderate hiking trails through stunning volcanic rock formations and juniper forests. Kids will love exploring the otherworldly landscape of twisted lava flows, spotting wildlife like jackrabbits and hawks, and feeling like they're on another planet in this 29,000-acre preserve just minutes from Bend.

🕑 2-3 hours for shorter trails, half-day for more extensive exploration

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Sun Mountain Fun Center amusement center in Bend, OR🕹️ Arcade
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Sun Mountain Fun Center is Bend's ultimate family entertainment destination, offering everything from mini golf and bumper boats to classic arcade games and bowling under one roof. With both indoor and outdoor activities, it's the perfect spot for families looking to spend an entire afternoon of fun, regardless of Central Oregon's weather.

🕑 3-4 hours

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Juniper Golf Course golf course in Bend, OR Sports
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Juniper Golf Course in Redmond offers the perfect introduction to golf for young players with its approachable 9-hole executive layout featuring shorter distances and less intimidating terrain. The relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere makes it ideal for parents teaching kids the basics of the game without the pressure or pace of a full championship course.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours

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