2021 is an anniversary year for two of the most beloved parks in Bend.  Drake Park and Shevlin Park were officially established as parks in the city in 1921.  The first to inhabit the area were known as the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, and were nomadic hunter gatherers. By 1800, immigrants from the east moved into Central Oregon.  And the rest, as they say, is history with land sales and purchases by settlers in the early 1900’s.  Bend Parks & Rec has created a special centennial webpage featuring personal stories, memories, and photos dating way back to the early origins of the parks that have since become central parts of our lives here in Central Oregon.   Virtual and in-person activities to celebrate the centennial birthday of the parks will continue throughout the year.