Category: City News

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

Jr. Cavs Basketball – Don’t Miss Out!

Don’t miss out on another exciting season of Jr. Cavs Basketball with Bedford Parks & Recreation.  See information below… Jr. Cavs Bear Cub Basketball (Grades PK-K) This is an 8-week instructional basketball program for boys and girls in Pre-K (must be 4 years old) and Kindergarten.  Players are taught the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting; as well … Continued

Trick or Treat Street Event Scheduled for October 19, 2024

The Parks & Recreation Department’s annual Halloween Event, Trick or Treat Street has been scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024. Children ages infant-12 will trick-or-treat through various stations inside Ellenwood Center. Registered children receive a pumpkin and a Halloween craft to go. Hay rides will be available! Registration will not be accepted on the day … Continued

Parks & Rec Fall Program Guide Now Available!

The Bedford Parks & Recreation Department’s fall program guide is now available.  Don’t miss out on a wide range of programs and activities for all ages!  We have continued to be hard at work on our mission…to enrich the lives of our residents by providing safe, welcoming parks and recreation facilities and affordable, diverse programs … Continued

Parks & Recreation Fall Programs

The Parks & Recreation Department is busy finalizing fall and winter program offerings and schedules and will have a new brochure out to the public in the coming weeks.  Don’t miss out on the fun.  See below for a snapshot of what’s to come!

Hydrant Flushing Starting September 3, 2024

You may notice our Fire Department crews working at fire hydrants and see water running down the street. Normally we flush water lines through the use of fire hydrants, which is an important preventive maintenance activity. Although it may appear to waste water, the process is part of a routine maintenance program necessary to maintain … Continued

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