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Jr. Cavs Basketball – Don’t Miss Out!

Posted on November 19, 2024

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...

Trick or Treat Street Event Scheduled for October 19, 2024

Posted on October 7, 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...

Parks & Rec Fall Program Guide Now Available!

Posted on September 19, 2024

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...

Parks & Recreation Fall Programs

Posted on August 30, 2024

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

Posted on August 6, 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...

City Council August 5 meeting Cancelled

Posted on August 5, 2024

8/5 - Due to unforeseen circumstances tonight’s City Council meeting has been cancelled. We are working to reschedule tonight’s meeting and will share that information as soon as possible.

Water Service Line Material Survey

Posted on August 2, 2024

We Need Your Help! We’re reaching out with a friendly request to help us improve our community’s water service. To ensure we provide you with the best possible service, we're conducting a Water Line Material Survey. This survey will help us determine the material of your water service line, which is required by the Ohio...

Summer Concert Series – Something for Everyone!

Posted on July 10, 2024

The City of Bedford and the Parks & Recreation Department are pleased to announce the 2024 Summer Concert Series, which will welcome community members to the Bedford Commons, 730 Broadway Ave, for a variety of live music during the summer months. This year, concerts are scheduled every other Wednesday beginning June 12 and ending on...

Battlesharks Summer Swim Team is Back!

Posted on June 8, 2024

The Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce that the Bedford Battlesharks Summer Swim Team has returned. Registration is now open for children ages 5-18 who know how to swim and are interested in training for competition. Practices take place at Bedford Municipal Pool and competitive meets are held in area communities that participate...

Resolution No. 2613-24 Necessity to Improve Certain Streets

Posted on May 15, 2024

Res 2613-24 Street Lighting Resolution 1 of 3 (2024-2025)

Summer Pool Info Available

Posted on April 25, 2024

The Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce the Bedford Municipal Pool summer swim schedule. Don't miss out on our summer swim season, including adult, family and open swim sessions, as well as learn-to-swim lessons and the return of the Bedford Battlesharks, our summer swim team! Click on the image below to see our...

Parks & Recreation Department Extends Baseball Registration Deadline

Posted on April 11, 2024

The deadline to register for you summer youth baseball with Bedford Parks & Recreation Department has been extended until Friday, April 19. Don't miss out on a fun summer season. Click on the image below to register!

Parks & Recreation Planning Eclipse Watch Party

Posted on April 1, 2024

On Monday, April 8, gather and witness an awe-inspiring phenomenon of a total solar eclipse at our outdoor watch party! Bring a chair/blanket and setup in the grass behind Ellenwood Center in Archibald Willard Park and Pavilion. Capture this once-in-a-lifetime experience with friends and neighbors. Free and open to the public. First come, first...

Parks & Recreation Hiring Seasonal Positions

Posted on March 29, 2024

The Parks and Recreation Department is now filling positions for seasonal jobs including lifeguards, grounds crew, camp counselors and more. We offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, and paid training. Click the link below, call 440-735-6570 or visit us at Ellenwood Center for more information or to apply.

Parks & Recreation Winter/Spring Program Guide

Posted on January 30, 2024

Parks & Recreation Winter/Spring Program Guide Check out the Bedford Parks & Recreation Department winter/spring program guide! There’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the fun. Click the image below for the full brochure, which will also be mailed to all Bedford residents. Click here to register for a program. Call our office at 440-735-6570...

Parking Ban

Posted on January 18, 2024

In anticipation of the upcoming snowfall a parking ban will be placed on all City streets beginning Friday, January 19th at 3:00 a.m. The parking ban will remain in effect until 6:00 a.m., Sunday January 21st. Please do not park on the street during this time. As with all large snow events, crews will focus...

PREVENT FROZEN WATER PIPES!

Posted on January 16, 2024

As the temperatures drop the risk for frozen pipes increases. Here are some tips prevent problems: Keep your thermostat at 55 degrees or above, even when you are away. Keep doors and windows closed and well insulated. Caulk cracks to prevent cold air from entering your home. Remove hoses and shut spigots from inside –...

Parks & Rec Busy Planning for 2024!

Posted on December 20, 2023

Happy Holidays from the City of Bedford, Parks & Recreation Department! Our team is hard at work planning programs and events for 2024. Keep your eyes out for a new brochure due out in January, including programs such as: YOUTH Chess Club, Art Classes, Video Gaming, STEAM Workshops, Etiquette, Cooking, Foil Fencing, Soccer, Volleyball, Open...

Parks & Rec Senior News Gets Refresh!

Posted on December 19, 2023

With a fresh new year, we will refresh our Senior Newsletter look! We will keep the tradition of having the monthly edition coming out on the second Wednesday of the month at our luncheons; however, the publication will have the next month titled on the cover. Why change? Well, it’s not really a change —...

Civil Service Commission Seeking New Member

Posted on December 7, 2023

The Civil Service Commission is in need of a new member. Interested Bedford residents, please send a resume and letter of interest to Jennifer Howland, Finance Director at Bedford City Hall 165 Center Road Bedford, Ohio 44146 or email jhowland@bedfordoh.gov. Visit https://bedfordoh.gov/civil-service-commission/ for more information.