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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...

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...

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!

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...

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.