Drake Park - Bend, OR
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Volcanoguy
N 44° 03.404 W 121° 19.404
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Drake Park is located on Mirror Pond in downtown Bend.
Waymark Code: WMBXN
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 05/03/2006
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The 13 acre Drake Park is located on Mirror Pond in downtown Bend. It includes nearly one half mile of riverfront, acres of open lawn, an outdoor stage, restrooms and small picnic tables. The historic logging High Wheels are also located in the park. This popular downtown park hosts many events throughout the spring, summer and fall, including the Park District's Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration.
Coordinates are at park sign at south end of park.
Name: Drake Park
Street Location: Along Riverside Blvd.
Local Municipality: Bend
State/Province, etc.: OR
Country: United States
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: Named for Bend's founder, Alexander M. Drake
Date Established: 1920
Monuments/Statues: High Wheels
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): None
Fountains: None
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Deschutes River
Special Events: Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration
Traditional Geocaches:
None
Picnic Facilities: Not listed
Recreational Facilities: Not listed
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