Parks & Recreation

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There’s so much to do, and it’s easy to have fun with Parks and Recreation any time of the year!

Crook County Parks and Recreation District coordinates dozens of indoor and outdoor recreation programs throughout the year. Many of these take place in parks and facilities managed by the District, that comprise of more than 100 acres of land.

Parks & Fields - 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.

Recreation Programs - Recreation programs include both indoor and outdoor classes and physical activities. Annual events include the trout fishing derby, Santa’s Workshop, Summer Fest and Daddy Daughter Dance. A variety of activities are offered such as tennis, karate, basketball, gymnastics, and classes in subjects such as firearm safety, painting, outdoor cooking and swimming. The District publicizes a tri-annual schedule of classes. View the schedule to see which programs are offered now. If you prefer, stop by our office and pick up a copy. You must pre-register and pay all fees at the Parks and Recreation office or register online for all class.

Swimming Pool - The heated outdoor swimming pool is open only during the summer months, mid-June through August. This is located on the south side of Ochoco Creek Park. The pool can be reserved, in advance, for private parties, Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. 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. The opening of the pool is always kicked off with a small fee swim and social event.

Skating Rink - 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.

RV Park - 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.

Ochoco Lake Campground - 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.

Prineville Skate Trac - The Skate Trac 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.

West "Y" - Crook County Parks and Recreation District maintenance crew maintains the landscape at the west “Y” located at the cloverleaf intersection of highways 126 and 26. A popular spot for viewing the fireworks on the 4th of July, this well-groomed acre of state-owned property is also viewed as the patriotic magnet of the community. Veterans’ of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, as well as other local organizations and clubs, display a bouquet of flags each day of patriotism.

The Foundation - The primary purpose of the Crook County Parks and Recreation District Foundation is to solicit, receive, administer and disperse gifts, legacies, devices and conveyances of real and personal properties of the residents and guests of the Crook County Parks and Recreation District. This includes accepting monetary and material donations and bequests. Donations may be made in support of a specific program, such as basketball or Santa’s Workshop, or a specific facility, such as Juniper Art Guild or the Library Park, and the funds will be used according to your wishes. Donations may also be made for general-purpose use and all donations are tax deductible under the IRS 501 3 (c) determination.

Contact us:

Crook County Parks & Recreation District

Telephone: (541) 447-1209

Fax: (541) 447-9894

Email – General: info@ccprd.org

Address: 398 NE Fairview, Prineville, OR 97754

Staff:

Maureen Crawford, Director maureencrawford@crestviewcable.com

Jeannie Searcy, Business Manager ccprd@crestviewcable.com

Karen Spradliing, Recreation Coordinator karen@ccprd.org

Jolene Williams, Director Assistant info@ccprd.org

Duane Garner, Parks Supervisor duaneccprd@clearwire.net