Heading into summer, you are probably looking for ways to keep cool while on your summer vacation adventures. The Central Oregon (Sunriver and Bend, Oregon) area has plenty of options if you need to briefly cool down during a long summer hike. Or enjoy a family day at the swimming pool near Sunriver or Bend, Oregon! Sunriver and Bend, Oregon both have a large collection of natural water features, like rivers and lakes, and a variety of constructed aquatic centers. Village Properties at Sunriver is perfectly equipped to handle your needs this summer. Here are some ways you can stay cool this summer with Village Properties at Sunriver.

Free SHARC Passes

SHARC is the Sunriver Homeowners Association Recreation Center and is the featured water park in Sunriver. SHARC is an all-season center that offers heated indoor aquatics year-round. During the summer season, SHARC has an outdoor pool. It also has 9-hole disc golf, a full basketball court, a water slide, a lazy river, a small park, a picnic pavilion, and a winter tubing hill. Not all vacation rental companies in Sunriver give their guests FREE SHARC passes, which is a premium feature you’ll receive when booking your vacation home with Village Properties at Sunriver. You can find all of the properties that have free SHARC passes here. 

Whitewater Rafting

Have you ever tried whitewater rafting?  It’s easily one of the most exciting ways to stay cool in the summer. If you’ve never tried it before, you are in for a treat, and if you are a seasoned rafter, you’ll find plenty of challenges and unique scenery to enjoy. With Sun Country Tours, you can take on the Big Eddy Thriller, an exciting section of the Deschutes River. You can also take part in a full-day adventure along a lower section of the Deschutes.

Fishing

If you like to take it easy and enjoy some quiet time on your vacation, Sunriver has some great rivers and lakes for fishing. Suppose you want to try your hand at fly fishing, Fall River is considered world-class. For your information, you will need a fishing license if you are older than 12-years-old. There are plenty of rivers to choose from for fishing:

• Deschutes River
• Little Deschutes River
• Fall River 
• Metolius River 
• Crooked River

Canoe, Kayak, Paddle Board

The lakes and rivers mentioned above also make for canoe, kayak, and paddleboard fun areas. Find a spot to launch off and enjoy the beautiful Oregon scenery. But, if you are without your gear, there are many places to rent a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard. Sunriver ToyHouse Toys offers a lot of outdoor gear like canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, floating tubes, floating islands, and more. You’ll need to seek out Paulina Lake, East Lake, Three Creeks, Todd Lake, and Devils Lake for lake fishing.

Cool Off And Get Wet This Summer In Oregon

As you can see, there are many ways to play in the pool and cool off this summer near Sunriver or Bend, Oregon, and you’ll have fun doing it!. If you plan to stay inside, we have many vacation homes that include air conditioning. Whatever you plan to do this summer, Village Properties at Sunriver can help you stay cool and experience something new. To hear more about our accommodations or have us walk you through your summer Oregon getaway, reach out to us at 888-236-9690. Or book with us online.