News Flash

Winter Weather Information

A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for our area until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1. 

Facility Closures

Due to inclement weather, The Bedford Center YMCA will be closing at 10 a.m. today, January 30. In addition, all classes and Playhouse ha...

Mornings with the Mayor Returns February 4

Rise and shine! Mornings with the Mayor returns on Saturday, February 4 at 10 a.m. at The Bedford Center YMCA, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr. Mayor Boyter will provide updates on City news and residents can have their questions addressed in one-on-one discussions....

Holi Festival of Colors Returns March 11

Mark your calendars  – celebrate color and the arrival of spring at the City’s second annual Holi Festival of Color on Saturday, March 11 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Generations Park at Boys Ranch, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr.

Holi is an anci...

Submissions Open for Traffic Signal Box Art Project

Artists! We're now accepting submissions for the next (and final!) round of traffic signal box art designs! A total of seven artist proposals will be chosen to cover seven different traffic boxes in Bedford.

Proposals will be accepted based on two...

Bedford Water Tower Updates

Crews have started rehabilitation work on the water tower on Cummings Drive. They are installing the tank shroud so sandblasting operations can begin to remove the old paint coating on the tower. There is also work being done to the inside, with crews mak...

City Unveils ‘Maps of Memories’ Sculpture Honoring Boys Ranch Property

During the ribbon cutting at The Center on Saturday, January 21, the City unveiled the “Maps of Memories” sculpture, which honors the history of the Boys Ranch property. It is located within Generations Park at Boys Ranch (2801 Forest ...

Playground at Generations Park at Boys Ranch Reopens

We know you’ve been waiting for this announcement, Bedford! Construction fencing has officially come down and the playground within Generations Park at Boys Ranch (2801 Forest Ridge Dr.) has reopened. Grab the kiddos and enjoy the two play struc...

BPD to Host Cops and Canines 5K and 1 Mile Mutt Strut

Grab the pups! The Bedford Police Department will host its inaugural Cops and Canines 5K and 1 mile Mutt Strut on Saturday, March 25 at Generations Park at Boys Ranch, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr. All proceeds from the 5K will go toward the BPD’s Benev...

City to Hold First ‘Art at the Park’ Art Festival May 13

Calling all art vendors! The City will host its first “Art at the Park” art festival on Saturday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Generations Park at Boys Ranch, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr. 

The festival will feature live performanc...

Upgrades Coming to Central Park Playground

The Central Park playground (1201 Central Dr.) is about to get a much-needed makeover! The new equipment, which was chosen based on being accessible to people of all abilities, will include:

• A poured-in-place rubber surface 
• Ramps with access to AD...