Pilot Butte Access Limited

2015 Fireworks on Pilot Butte
Limited Access to Pilot Butte 7/1 through 7/5

Bend, Ore. – This year’s 4th of July Pilot Butte public fireworks display will commence at approximately 10pm on Saturday, July 4th, 2015. In preparation, the Oregon State Parks Department and Bend Fire Department ask that the community observe the following restrictions to Pilot Butte State Park from July 1st through July 5th.

The access road to the summit will be closed to all vehicle traffic beginning on July 1st.

All the trails and roadways will be accessible to pedestrians only through 10:00 pm on July 3rd with the exception of the summit, which will be closed to all but authorized personnel and equipment.

Access to ALL trails and roadways (top to bottom) on Pilot Butte will be closed on July 4th and the morning of July 5th. No access will be permitted and law enforcement will be on site to enforce restrictions. Those attempting entry to closed areas may be cited for trespassing. This is for everyone’s safety.

Pilot Butte will re-open for all visitors the afternoon of July 5th after all fireworks and equipment have been secured and removed from the site.

Oregon State Parks requests your cooperation if you plan to view the fireworks display from the main parking area off Linnea Drive. The use of consumer fireworks is not permitted on Oregon State Parks property at any time, and no pets will be permitted at Pilot Butte State Park on July 4th.

If you see local news happen, call the Horizon Broadcasting Group News Tip Hotline at 541-323-NEWS, or email us.

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