Category: Parks and Recreation

Parks & Recreation Hiring Lifeguards for Summer 2023

Are you interested in building work experience in a fun environment?  The Parks & Recreation Department is still hiring lifeguards and assistant pool managers for Summer 2023.  The department offers lifeguard certification classes at no charge, competitive wages, and an opportunity to work flexible hours with a great team!  For more information see the city’s … Continued

Parks & Recreation Winter/Spring Program Guide!

The Parks & Recreation Department’s winter/spring program guide has been published!  Copies are being mailed to all residents and an electronic copy is available here.  Don’t miss out on our many programs and activities for youth and adults of all ages.  Information about spring sports, youth enrichment activities, our senior club, summer day camp registration, … Continued

Calling all Seniors Age 60 Plus!

Throughout 2022 the Parks & Recreation Department expanded programming available for seniors.  Many of these new and enhanced programs have been made possible by funding from the Cuyahoga County Division of Senior and Adult Services.  The specific funding source is the county’s Community Social Services Program, which currently has funding dedicated to Bedford through December … Continued

Join Our Team – Parks & Recreation Department Now Hiring!

The Bedford Parks & Recreation Department has several immediate openings, including a part-time permanent office administrative assistant position and part-time seasonal youth sports assistants (winter basketball).  We have also posted seasonal positions for summer 2023.  The Department offers competitive wages and an opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in our community. … Continued

Senior Club Member Reflects on Meaningful Experience

A heartful article from one of our Senior Club Members, Tim Schwab… 𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘺 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘣 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘨𝘶𝘺. 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥, 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦. “𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘺” 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘧𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦, 𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘳, 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮. 𝘐𝘧 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘐’𝘮 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 … Continued

Youth Open Gym Starting at Ellenwood Center

Join us this fall for basketball open gym at Ellenwood Center.  See information below.  Registration for the session is required and drop-ins are not permitted.  Call the Parks & Recreation Department at 440-735-6570 with any questions.  See you on the court!

Trick or Treat Street Event Set for October 22

The Parks & Recreation Department welcomes Bedford residents ages infant-twelve and their parents/guardians to the 2022 Trick or Treat Street event. This year’s Trick or Treat Street will be held outdoors at Ellenwood Center, 124 Ellenwood Ave. Children ages infant -12 will have an opportunity to trick-or treat through various stations in our transformed west … Continued

Youth Soccer and Adult Softball Registration Extended!

Don’t miss out!  See below for information on fall athletics opportunities for youth and adults! Fall Bearcat Youth Soccer registration is open now through Friday August 26. Click here for soccer info/registration. Fall Adult Softball team registration is open now through Friday August 26. Click here for adult softball info/registration.

End of Season Swim Schedule

The summer swim season is winding down!  The last weekday the Bedford Municipal Pool will be open is Wednesday, August 17.  Weekday hours remain 12-1 adult swim and 1-7 open swim (on days we are open).  The pool will then close for the season after open swim on Sunday, August 21.  Weekend hours for the … Continued

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