Redmond Area Park and Recreation District serves the community with recreational opportunities of all types, including workshops and classes for adults and youth.

The special taxing district, which includes the communities of Redmond, Terrebonne and Tumalo, is managed by Executive Director Katie Hammer, under the direction of a five-member elected board of directors. The board meets at noon the second Tuesday of each month at the swim center, 465 SW Rimrock Way.

The district handles reservations for city parks for large-scale events such as family reunions, weddings and company picnics, as well as managing a number of parks and recreational facilities of its own, including:

Borden Beck Wildlife Preserve: Five miles west of Terrebonne on Lower Bridge Way, the preserve is a naturally protected area bordering the Deschutes River at Lower Bridge. The area offers nature and hiking trails, a picnic area, fishing, swimming and wildlife viewing.

Cascade Swim Center: The swim center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, features a 25-meter pool, sand volleyball court, basketball courts, horseshoe pits, picnic and park areas, and a spray park. Out-of-district fees apply to visitors from outside the greater Redmond area.

High Desert Sports Complex: Located at 1859 NE Maple Ave., off of Negus Way, this features four softball fields, soccer fields, a BMX bike track and a remote-controlled airplane landing strip. The complex also has restrooms and a concession stand.

Radlands: This is a network of mountain bike trails with access adjacent to the High Desert Sports Complex; horse trails to the Radlands can be accessed on Antler Avenue.

Activity Center: The center, 2441 SW Canal Blvd., is home to exercise classes, racquetball, wallyball, fitness classes, free weights and weight machines, and an activity room.

Tetherow Crossing: On the Deschutes River northwest of Redmond, it has a pioneer cabin, a historic river ford, trees, lawn, wildlife and a walking trail along the river.

More information:

• On the Web: www.raprd.org

• RAPRD office: 541-548-7275

• Cascade Swim Center: 541-548-6066

• Activity Center: 541-529-1847