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It\u2019s officially July in Bend, and since this is the high desert, it doesn\u2019t take a rocket scientist to figure out it\u2019s pretty hot and dry. (As a sidenote if you happen to actually be<\/em> a rocket scientist, maybe you know how to hook up air conditioning at my house?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Actually, the AC isn\u2019t necessary. There are plenty of ways to cool off in Bend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today I want to talk about water. There\u2019s something about it that makes me feel instantly cooler even if I\u2019m not actually submerging myself in it. Here are my favorite aquatic spectacles in Bend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lovely, splashy fountains in Downtown Bend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Bend Visitor Center is smack dab in the middle of Downtown Bend<\/a> (and a great resource for information on all things bend, if you\u2019d like to stop by when you\u2019re here!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I stroll around at lunchtime, I\u2019m treated to an amazing array of public art, some of which includes the lovely splish-splash of flowing water. There are two awesome water features near the corner of Greenwood Ave. and Wall Street, but my personal favorite is the one just a bit south of our office on Lava Avenue. It\u2019s just below the DoubleTree by Hilton<\/a> and a stone\u2019s throw from Bend\u2019s award-winning Oxford Hotel<\/a>, so it\u2019s easy to find if you\u2019re staying nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The shady park bench beside it is one of my favorite places in the universe, and the lovely, cool spatter of water makes me feel refreshed even when not a single drop of it hits me. For an added treat, walk a few hundred feet east and grab a scoop of gelato from of Bont\u00e1 Gelato<\/a> before you claim your spot on the bench. Ahhh, paradise!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treat Fido to some special splashing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of fun spots along the Deschutes River to frolic with Fido, but one of the most unique places to splash with your pup isn\u2019t a body of water at all. Head to the Bob Wenger Memorial Off-Leash Area<\/a> to enjoy this fully-fenced 18-acre paradise of trails, fields, and a pup-centric water feature comprised of three spritzy fire hydrants guaranteed to have your pooch leaping and yapping and barking his fool head off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Float the river <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This time of year, there\u2019s no greater pleasure than plopping an inner tube into the calm shallows\u00a0at Riverbend Park and floating your way through the Old Mill District and onto Drake Park. You\u2019ll see some of Bend\u2019s most breathtaking scenery, and you\u2019ll stay cool while you do it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just look at that turquoise water!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If turquoise water is your thing…<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019d need to remove my shoes to tally up Central Oregon\u2019s lakes using my own digits, and even then, I\u2019d still have to count a few fingers and toes more than once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But since I\u2019m barefoot now anyway, it\u2019s a great excuse to choose a lake and set out for an afternoon of aquatic fun. I\u2019ve blogged endlessly about hotspots like Elk Lake and Cultus Lake, but if you\u2019re hankering for something super unique, how about dipping your toes in a body of turquoise water?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OK, technically I suppose the water itself isn\u2019t turquoise. I\u2019m sure there\u2019s some complicated geological explanation for why several Central Oregon lakes appear to have a deep blue-green hue, but I\u2019m too busy frolicking in the water to bother looking it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If splashing in a turquoise paradise is your thing, try Paulina Lake<\/a> in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. You can stop by the Paulina Lake Lodge for a great lunch, then rent a boat or a paddleboard at the marina and set out for a day of play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for a quieter option, try Devils Lake<\/a>. You won\u2019t find any restaurants or boat rentals here, but you will find some nice solitude and a great spot to SUP or fish in the lovely turquoise shallows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dillon Falls offers a great summer setting for picnicking along the Deschutes River.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Break out that waterfall bucket list<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This blog post<\/a> on exploring waterfalls around Bend is one of our most popular posts of all times, and it\u2019s not hard to figure out why. There\u2019s something miraculously cooling about watching swirling whitewater plunge wildly over a cliff. From the dramatic thunder of Paulina Falls to the more subtle splendor of Dillon Falls, you\u2019ll find more waterfalls than you can shake a stick at around Central Oregon. Check out the post<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diving boards and waterslides and lifeguards, oh my!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you prefer your body of water with added chlorine and a lifeguard or two, Central Oregon has a number of resorts and hotels that feature swimming pools for guests to use. You\u2019ll also find some nifty water parks around Central Oregon, including the mineral pools at Kah-Nee-Ta resort in Warm Springs or the SHARC (Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic and Recreation Center) in Sunriver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bend also has a terrific community facility at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center<\/a> with steam rooms, hot tub, kiddie pool, and both indoor and outdoor pools (the latter with a fab waterslide).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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