What is the River West Neighborhood?
The River West Neighborhood, located in the heart of Bend, Oregon, is one of thirteen neighborhoods as recognized in the Bend Municipal Code. River West includes Downtown Bend extending to Central Oregon Community College and much of the central area west of the Deschutes River. Over 20 parks, trails and river accesses can be found in River West with a diverse mixture of businesses and residences (RWNA Map).
The southern boundaries are SW Simpson Avenue west of the river and NW Franklin Avenue to the east. Northern boundaries include NW Rimrock Drive, NW West Hills Avenue, NW Wilmington Avenue and NE Division Street as it connects back to NE 3rd Street/Business 97/Hwy 20. To the east the boundary is Highway 97. To the west the boundary meanders near NW 17th Street, Sunset View Park, NW Shevlin Park Road, and NW Mt Washington Drive.
How River West Neighborhood Association operates
An elected board of six officers, plus volunteers, meets at 5pm, on the 3rd Monday of each month, to perform the responsibilities as outlined in the River West Neighborhood Association (RWNA) bylaws. The Association endeavors to maintain, protect and enhance the livability and sense of community in the Neighborhood. RWNA also maintains an open line of communication and liaison among the Neighborhood, the City of Bend, other participating agencies, and other neighborhoods.
Speak Up
Members need to know their opinions matter. Attend RWNA board meetings. Attend city sponsored meetings, hearings or citizen community meetings. Participate in polling’s, forums or just email your RWNA board. The future of your community is at stake.
For more information or to volunteer with RWNA please contact us.
Membership costs nothing and is nonpolitical. Membership is open to any current resident, 18 years of age or older, who has resided in the neighborhood for at least 30 days, or to any person or legal entity owning or occupying real property, or operating a business or non-profit organization within the boundaries of the RWNA. Join here.