Parking Lot Redesign in Downtown Bend

If you've been to Downtown Bend this week, you might have noticed a big flashing sign in the South Mirror Pond parking lot.  This sign is alerting folks that the parking lot will be closed beginning next Monday, March 25th.  This closure is taking place so that the parking lot can be redesigned and upgraded.

Where is this lot located?

The South Mirror Pond parking lot is located off Franklin Ave at the top of Drake Park and right next to the plaza by The Commons.  

Why are changes being made?

This redesign will achieve the following goals:

• Increase safety and access to trash enclosures
• Improve ADA accessibility and overall pedestrian access to Mirror Pond Plaza
• Update signage for paid parking
• Improve circulation
• Provided oversize-vehicle parking
• Increase garbage collection efficiency
• Preserve the large ponderosa tree on site
• Improve entrance and exit to eliminate “wrong-way” access
• Increase the size of drive aisles and parking stalls
• Install required landscaping and necessary irrigation
• Improve lighting and visibility

What will the new parking lot look like?

Below is the design of the new South Mirror Pond parking lot.

With this lot closed, Where do I park when I go Downtown?

How long will this project take?

The project is estimated to be complete in early June.

Will Brooks Alley be closed?

Brooks Alley will remain open for most of the duration of the construction in the Mirror Pond parking lot.  There will be a period of about 7 days that will require closure of the alley.  When we know the exact dates of the closure, we will issue an update.

Who do I contact if I have questions or concerns?

If you have questions about parking, please direct them to Diamond Parking:
Diamond Parking
841 NW Bond Street (behind Cozy in Bend and Bond Street Barbershop)
(541) 317-2805
If you have questions about construction, please direct them to the City of Bend:
City of Bend
710 NW Wall Street
(541) 388-5505