Recreation & Parks

Department Statement

The Bedford Recreation & Parks Department strives to enrich the lives of our residents by providing safe and welcoming parks, facilities, recreation programs and events for people of all ages. We work in partnership with our residents and in cooperation with other recreation service providers in the community in order to maximize all available resources. We are dedicated to building healthy communities and enriching the quality of life through people, parks and programs.

Our programs are open to all town of Bedford Residents. Only those registered in the class will be permitted to attend. Non-Residents may register–if the class is available to non-residents and with space permitting–for most programs after registration begins and by paying an additional 25% of the fee per program. We accept a limited number of school district non-resident children in our day camp programs. In addition, there are a limited number of non-resident family pool memberships available. Please call our office for more information.

Registration
Registration for all programs may be done in the recreation office, online or by mail with a check (made payable to “Town of Bedford”) and cannot be accepted by phone. Credit card transactions may be done in the office or online by signing into your Recreation account. (Please note: there may be a processing fee associated with credit card transactions.) We cannot be responsible for lost or misdirected mail.

Senior Adult Discount
Town of Bedford residents who are 65 years of age or older are eligible for a 50% discount on most programs.

Field and Facility Permits

Permits for group use of town-owned fields and facilities are re­quired for group and family functions. Individuals wishing to reserve a facility must be a town resident. Facility Use Applica­tions are available on the town’s website on the Forms and Applications page or by contacting the Recreation office at (914) 666-7004. All applications should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the scheduled activity.

Picnic Packs
For residents planning summer picnics, the Bedford Recreation & Parks Department offers free use of a “picnic pack” of outdoor game equipment, such as playground balls, jump ropes, Frisbees, wiffle balls, bats, etc. Those interested should contact the office at least one week prior to their planned picnic. A $25 refundable de­posit is required (refunded upon the return of the “picnic pack”).

Insurance
The Town of Bedford carries standard liability coverage. This cov­erage does not include medical costs for anyone injured in the normal course of participation in any town program. All individu­als enrolled in Town of Bedford Recreation & Parks programs do so at their own risk.

Pools in Bedford

The Town of Bedford has three beautiful hamlet pools for you to enjoy. Each pool is located at each hamlet’s park, Bedford Hills Memorial Park, Bedford Village Memorial Park, and Katonah Memorial Park. Membership to one gets you into all three. Each hamlet pool offers a fun, but competitive swim and dive team that children ages 6-18 can join! There are swim lessons for little ones, birthday parties at the pool, and special family events at each hamlet pool and park that help round out the summer fun. 

Program Offerings

Town Parks and Facilities

How can I find out about the programs?
The recreation department publicizes their programs in seasonal brochures, which are posted on the town’s website on the Recreation page. To get up-to-date information, sign up for the town’s email alert.

Can I register for recreation programs by phone?
Registration by phone is not permitted. You may register by going to the Recreation and Parks Department Office, online or by mail. Mail-in registrations must include a completed and signed registration form and a check for the total amount due.

Who do I make my check payable to?
Checks for recreation programs should be made payable to the “Town of Bedford.”

Can I pay for recreation programs with a credit card?
Yes, The town of Bedford accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. We do not accept credit cards over the phone. (Please note: there may be a processing fee associated with credit card transactions.)

Can I get a refund?
Those looking for a refund before the program date should contact the Recreation office to obtain a Refund Request form. All forms must be completed and will be reviewed individually and will, if granted, be prorated and subject to an administrative processing fee. (Camp refunds are subject to different policies.) Refunds will also be given when a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. The participant assumes the risk of all changes in personal and business affairs.

How can I check if a program has been cancelled?
If you have registered for a program with us and provided an email address, every attempt will be made to email you if a program is cancelled for any reason. You may also call our recreation hotline number at 914-864-3777 or the office during business hours at 914-666-7004.

What is the town Email Alert and how do I sign up?
The Town has created an alert system to update residents about events, town meetings and pertinent information that might be of interest to the residents. To sign up, click on the Email Alerts which may be found at the top of the home page under EServices.