Category: Parks and Recreation

2025 Summer Swimming Information Now Available!

Get ready to enjoy another summer swim season at the Bedford Municipal Pool!  The pool is scheduled to open Saturday, June 7, 2025. Don’t miss out on our learn-to-swim program with resident registration opening Thursday, May 1 at 10:00am. Click here for our full program guide including season pass information, open swim schedules, swim team … Continued

Parks & Recreation Egg Hunt Set for April 12!

Saturday, April 12 Children and grandchildren 12 years of age and younger are invited to join the Parks & Recreation Department, family, and friends at this fun event. Scheduled to be held at Bedford Bearcat Stadium, 481 Northfield Road. Gates open at 9:45 am and the Easter Egg Hunt starts at 10:00 am sharp. Age Groups … Continued

Guardians Youth Summer Camps Return to Bedford!

The Bedford Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the return of official Cleveland Guardians Youth Summer Camps at Ellenwood Field, 124 Ellenwood Ave., coming this June! This year, there will be two, two-day camp options to choose from: June 9-10 or June 12-13.  Camps are open to boys and girls ages 6-14 and … Continued

City to Host Tax Prep Assistance at Ellenwood Center

Tax season doesn’t have to be overwhelming or expensive. With the Cuyahoga EITC Coalition, eligible individuals can get their taxes prepared and filed for free! IRS-certified tax professionals will ensure you receive the maximum refund possible, with no hidden fees. Plus, you’ll receive expert support every step of the way. Why pay to file when you can do it for free? … Continued

City Announces CARE Program to Support Seniors

The City of Bedford is pleased to announce a partnership with CARE Leadership Partners.  CARE, which stands for Communities Assisting Residential Elders, is a volunteer-supported collaborative organization, under the fiscal umbrella of Community Partnership on Aging (communitypartnershiponaging.org).  CARE supports seniors in ten area communities, now including Bedford! CARE helps seniors ages 60 and over maintain their independence and dignity by providing … Continued

Spring Program Guide and Summer Preview

The Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to unveil our Spring Program Guide and Summer Preview, which is available in digital format here, will be mailed to over 6,000 homes in Bedford, and will also be available in hard copy format at Ellenwood Center very soon.  Please take a few minutes to read through our … Continued

Free March Baseball Clinic – Registration Now Open!

Join Bedford City Council Member Vic Fluharty and friends for a fun indoor baseball clinic, free of charge to the first 20 participants per age group! Saturday, March 22, 2025 Ellenwood Center Gymnasium Ages 5-7 – 10:00am-10:50am Ages 8-10 – 11:00am-12:00pm Bring baseball glove and water bottle. The program will take place indoors at Ellenwood Center Gymnasium, and will … Continued

Summer Day Camp Resident Registration Opens Feb 10

The City of Bedford Parks & Recreation Department’s Summer Day Camp is a fun-filled, action packed summer of adventure and new experiences for children ages 5 to 12 (must be minimum 5 years old and maximum 12 years old on first day of camp). Camp consists of age appropriate activities, games, swimming, field trips and … Continued

Spring/Summer Co-ed Adult Softball Team Registration Now Open!

Coed Adult Softball  LET’S PLAY BALL! Don’t miss an exciting season of coed adult softball! This league follows USA/ASA rules and plays double headers on Friday nights at Tim Lally Field (The Glens). Alternate fields are Ellenwood and Hutchinson. Season starts May 2, 2025. Game times are 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm and 9:30 … Continued

Community Transportation

The Parks & Recreation Department has had an increase in calls from seniors requesting assistance with transportation. The Parks and Recreation Department offers a door-to-door transportation service for Bedford residents, provided by Senior Transportation Connection. Service is available for Bedford residents aged 60 and older and can be used for medical appointments and errands such … Continued

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