Discover Redmond
15 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Luna View Park
Small overlook above Wickiup Reservoir offering wide Cascade Range views, reflective water in calmer months, and foreground pines for layered compositions. Easy roadside parking and short trails; no fee. Best at sunrise or sunset for warm light and long shadows, autumn for color, and winter/spring for snow-capped peaks. Weekdays and early mornings avoid local visitors and anglers.
Dry Canyon Trail
Dry Canyon Trail is a short, accessible rim-and-valley hike offering layered basalt cliffs, sage and juniper foregrounds, and wide views toward the Cascades — great for landscape compositions, late‑spring wildflowers, and dramatic skies. Trailhead at 135 NW 9th St has easy parking and no entry fee. Best light: golden hour at sunrise or sunset for warm side-light on canyon walls; weekdays and early mornings reduce hikers in frame. Trail surfaces are uneven but short; bring sun protection and a 4x
Hayden Park
Small riverside park on the Deschutes River offering riparian scenes, meandering water, trees and paths—good for intimate landscape and waterscape shots. Easy access from SW Quartz Ave with on-street or small lot parking, no fee, flat trails and picnic spots. Best at golden hour for warm side-light on the river, early spring for fresh greens or autumn for color. Weekday mornings minimize crowds; terrain is generally wheelchair/stroller friendly.
Spudbowl City Park
Small city park with open lawns and sightlines toward Black Butte/Cascade peaks — great for wide vistas, sunset skies, and community activity shots. Easily accessible off SW Black Butte Blvd with parking and paved paths; flat terrain is wheelchair-friendly. Best light at sunrise or golden hour before sunset for warm tones and long shadows. Weekday mornings and late afternoons reduce crowds. No entry fee; respect local families and events.
Fairhaven City Park
Small riverside park with mature trees, open lawns, walking trails and a stream-facing bank that offers reflections, seasonal foliage and simple natural compositions. Best at golden hour for warm side-light and reflections; autumn brings color, spring has fresh greens. Easy street parking on NW 23rd, flat paved paths and picnic areas make gear transport simple; no entry fee. Weekday mornings are quieter for long exposures and low-people frames.
Centennial Park
A compact community park with mature shade trees, lawns, walking paths and roadside access near downtown Redmond. Good for intimate landscape and seasonal shots — spring blooms, fall color and golden-hour skies over nearby foothills. Easy free access and on‑site parking; no entry fee. Visit at sunrise or late afternoon for warm side light, or weekday mornings to avoid locals using trails.
Paul Hathaway Memorial Park
Small hilltop park with open vistas over the Deschutes canyon and surrounding juniper-pine high desert. Photographers can capture sweeping landscapes, seasonal wildflowers, and dramatic skies at golden hour. Easy roadside parking at NW Rockcrest Ct, no entry fee; trails are short and mostly accessible. Best visits: sunrise or sunset for warm side-light and color, spring for blooms, autumn for crisp air. Weekday mornings are quieter.
ScareGrounds Haunted Attractions
Seasonal haunted-house attraction with theatrical facades, creepy signage, queue lines and costumed actors—great for moody night shots and detail portraits of props and makeup. Best photographed at blue hour and after dark when colored gels and practicals pop; golden hour works for exterior shots. Check opening dates (seasonal), ask management for interior/photo permission (flash often restricted). On-site parking available; expect crowds on weekend evenings—visit weekdays or arrive early. Bring
American Legion Park
Small riverside park on the Deschutes River beneath Redmond’s rimrock cliffs — strong for intimate waterscapes, river reflections, autumn color and cliff-backed compositions. Easy street parking and short trails make it accessible (no entry fee). Visit at sunrise or golden hour for warm side-light on cliffs and calm water; late spring–fall offers lush foliage and lower flows. Weekday mornings are quiet; bring waterproof shoes for river-edge access.
Sam Johnson Park
Small community park with lawns, mature trees and a riparian corridor—good for intimate landscape, seasonal color and birdlife. Easy street parking and free entry; paved paths make it accessible. Best light at golden hour (sunrise or late afternoon) for warm tones; weekdays and early mornings avoid families and dog walkers. Compact layout suits short visits and mixed handheld/tri-pod shooting.
Highland Baptist Dog park
A community off‑leash dog park set against Central Oregon high desert — shoot energetic dog action, candid owner interactions, textured grasses and seasonal light on distant hills. Best at golden hour or late afternoon for warm, directional light; weekdays and early mornings reduce crowds. Small parking area; public access, no fee. Respect owners' privacy and ask before close portraits. Year‑round access but windy in spring.
Dry Canyon Trailhead
Dry Canyon Trailhead offers sweeping arid canyon vistas, layered basalt rims, juniper-sage foregrounds and wide valley views—great for dramatic landscapes and sunrise/sunset color. Trailhead has roadside parking and an easy-to-moderate trail; no permit needed. Best light is golden hour and late spring wildflower season. Trail is exposed and windy—dress in layers; weekdays are quieter.
Stack Park
Stack Park is a neighborhood green space offering open lawns, mature trees and paths—good for intimate landscape, seasonal foliage and candid street-park scenes. Visit at golden hour for warm side lighting; fall brings color, spring offers fresh greens. On-site parking and no entry fee; accessible paths make handheld or tripod shots simple. Weekdays are quieter for portraits and long exposures of moving clouds or tree canopies.
Centenial Park
Centennial Park is a compact urban green space in downtown Redmond with lawns, mature trees and walking paths—ideal for intimate landscape and park-scene shots, environmental portraits and simple sunset compositions. Easy street parking on SW 8th, no entry fee, and wheelchair-friendly paths. Best at golden hour or early weekday mornings for soft light and fewer people; overcast days bring even, shadowless portraits.
Parking Lot for Playground
Small parking area serving a neighborhood playground. Photograph colorful play equipment, candid child play, and graphic patterns of asphalt and painted lines. Easy access with free parking; no permits. Best light: golden hour or overcast for even skin tones. Weekday mornings are quiet; expect families afternoons and weekends. Accessible pathways and benches make it practical for fast shoots.