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2025 Summer Swimming Information Now Available!

Posted on April 29, 2025

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...

Parks & Recreation Egg Hunt Set for April 12!

Posted on April 7, 2025

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...

Guardians Youth Summer Camps Return to Bedford!

Posted on March 19, 2025

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...

44 Blaine Avenue Redevelopment RFP

Posted on March 17, 2025

The City of Bedford, Ohio is pleased to issue a Request for Proposals for the redevelopment of City owned property at 44 Blaine Avenue. Sealed proposals will be received by the city manager of the City of Bedford at his office at Bedford City Hall located at 165 Center Road in Bedford, Ohio until Noon...

City to Host Tax Prep Assistance at Ellenwood Center

Posted on March 4, 2025

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?...

City Announces CARE Program to Support Seniors

Posted on March 4, 2025

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...

Spring Program Guide and Summer Preview

Posted on February 20, 2025

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...

Free March Baseball Clinic – Registration Now Open!

Posted on February 7, 2025

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...

Summer Day Camp Resident Registration Opens Feb 10

Posted on February 7, 2025

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...

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

Posted on January 27, 2025

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...

Community Transportation

Posted on January 15, 2025

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...

Winter Program Guide Coming Soon

Posted on January 15, 2025

Happy New Year from the Parks & Recreation Department. Our team is hard at work finalizing new programs for winter and spring that will be featured in our brochure due out at the end of the month. Look for youth and adult programs, youth sports, and senior activities and events. At Bedford Parks & Recreation...

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...