Sunriver has over 40 miles (64 km) of paved bike paths that connect the community and provide access to nearby recreational areas such as the Deschutes River Trail, Lava Lands Visitor Center, and Sunriver Resort. The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory offers educational programs about the local flora and fauna, and there are several golf courses in the area. The Sunriver Music Festival is held each summer, featuring a variety of musical genres. Other annual events include the Sunriver Marathon, Sunriver Starlight Parade, Sunriver Chili Cook-Off, and Sunriver Turkey Trot. For kids, Sunriver is home to the Sunriver Observatory Kids’ Space Program, which offers hands-on learning about the stars and space and the night sky. And there is the SHARC Aquatic Center, which features water slides, a lazy river, and a lap pool.