Crook County Parks and Recreation District; a Special District associated with the Special Districts Association of Oregon, is located in Prineville, Oregon and serves all of Crook County. Although we are a government agency, we are not governed by Crook County or the City of Prineville. As a Special District, CCPRD has an elected Board of Directors that serve as the governing body for the organization.

Crook County Parks and Recreation District maintains 13 parks and coordinates dozens of indoor and outdoor recreation programs throughout the year. Many of these activities take place in parks and facilities managed by the District; an area totaling more than 100 acres of land.

For outdoor gatherings, private parties may use park areas provided reservations are made in advance. Our Parks & Fields section will assist you in selecting a park for your next event as well as provide you with general park descriptions and addresses. You can also view our real time availability calendar to see if the date you would like is available.

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These programs include both indoor and outdoor classes as well as physical activities. Some activities offered are tennis, karate, basketball, gymnastics, Hunter education, painting, outdoor cooking, and swimming. A number of special events are held annually including the Fishing Derby, Western Daze (formerly Summer Fest), and the Daddy/Daughter Dance. The District publicizes a tri-annual recreation guide.

View the Recreation Guide to see which programs are currently being offered or stop by the District office and pick up a copy.

Registrations can be made ONLINE or at the Parks and Recreation District Office.

The heated outdoor swimming pool is open during the summer months from mid-June through August. The pool is located on the south side of Ochoco Creek Park next to the District office. The opening of the pool is always kicked off with a small fee swim and social event.

The pool can also be reserved for private parties, Saturday and Sunday. Reservations in advance are required. You can print out the pool reservation form and bring it to the Parks office May through August. Click here to view pool information and fee schedule.

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The roller skating rink at Crooked River Elementary School gymnasium is open during the school year, with regular skating sessions on Friday and Saturday nights as well as several special sessions throughout the year. With advance notice, private parties may rent the facility on a Saturday afternoon, September through the end of May.

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Crook County Parks and Recreation District operates the Crook County RV Park, which is open year round. It is situated next to the Crook County Fairgrounds and just across from the Crooked River on Highway 27. Pets are always welcome at the 81 full-service sites, with cable television, internet modem available at the office, shower room and handicap accessible restroom, and an RV dump is available. Guests may register for daily, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly rates. Reservations can be made or you're welcome to stop by when you're passing through. There are also two log cabins available for rental, as well as nine tent sites and bike-camping areas.

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Crook County Parks and Recreation District also operates Ochoco Lake Campground. It is open seasonally from April 1 through October 31, depending on weather. Located just seven miles east of Downtown Prineville, this campground offers 22 primitive campsites and four hiker/biker campsites. Although the campground does not take reservations, sites are most often available, but does fill on holiday weekends. Firewood may be purchased from the camp host, and there is a modern, heated handicapped accessible restroom with hot water and showers. There is a fish cleaning station and a concrete boat launch, where parking is free in the large lot.

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The Skate Park opened in 1997 and is used all through the year by local skating and in-line enthusiasts of all ages. This modern, 30’ x 100’ facility offers jumps, ramps, night lighting and safety fencing. There is no fee to use the Skate Trac, yet all skaters are required to wear helmets and kneepads while using the facility. Located on Juniper St just off Third St behind the public tennis courts, this facility has become a very popular recreation spot for youth of all ages.