Bedford Parks and Recreation

11/02/2026

Hey Bedford! We need YOUR help to continue keeping our community a beautiful place to live. 💙 Join us and the Beautification Advisory Board for the annual Bedford Fall Sweep on Saturday, November 21! 🍂🗑 From 9 a.m. to noon, volunteers of all ages can help pick-up litter and debris from City streets and parks. Litter pickers, trash and recycle bags, and gloves will be provided.

To register, please complete the online volunteer application form at www.bedfordtx.gov/volunteer and check the “Fall Sweep” event box. Check-in for individuals and groups will begin at 9 a.m. at the Bedford Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr.

10/23/2026

Bedford artist Audie Pope was originally set to bring her chalk art talents to our Pavement Picasso contest earlier this month, but when the event was canceled due to weather, she had another idea: bring her masterpiece to Generations Park this week instead! 🎨

From childhood doodles to a full-time career doing what she loves, Audie has turned her lifelong passion for art into her profession. We're excited to showcase her work alongside Jan Riggins' one-of-a-kind art installation, as part of a pop-up art display this weekend.

Stop by Generations Park at Boys Ranch (2801 Forest Ridge Dr.) this weekend to see these two works of art. 👀 Both artworks are located behind The Bedford Center YMCA near the lake.

10/22/2026

THIS WEEKEND ONLY! Art is taking a different perspective at Generations Park! 🎨🦆

Fort Worth artist Jan Riggins, known for her incredible anamorphic artwork, has created a one-of-a-kind installation celebrating the ducks of our park lake. This piece was originally planned for Art at the Park on October 3, but after the event was canceled due to weather, we're bringing it to you another way!

📍 Find the artwork in the large circle behind The Bedford Center YMCA at Generations Park at Boys Ranch, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr.

👀 Here's the trick: The artwork uses distorted shapes and perspective to create an image that comes together from one specific viewing angle. Look for the “Stand Here” sticker on the ground, find your angle, and snap a photo!

📅 Stop by to see it and take photos now through sunset on Sunday, October 25. The installation will only be out through this weekend to protect it from next week's forecasted rain. But don't worry - the artwork is painted on linoleum (a portable material), so it'll make appearances at future City events!

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience public art in a whole new way! ✨

10/19/2026

A little '90s country, some good food, and a fall evening outdoors? Sounds like a pretty good Thursday to us! 🍂🎶

Join us this Thursday, October 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Old Bedford School (2400 School Lane) for our final Bedford Rhythms concert of the season. Here’s everything you need to know:

🤠 90 PROOF Country ('90s country band) will take the stage at 6:30 p.m.
🌮 Grab a bite to eat from either the Tacos la Pasadita or Tikiz Shaved Ice food trucks.
🎯 We’ll have a kid’s area with outdoor games and a bounce house.
🪑 Don’t forget lawn chairs or some blankets to sit on!
🚙 You can either park at Old Bedford School or the Bedford Library (2424 Forest Ridge Dr.) next door. Handicap parking will also be available on the paved lot at Old Bedford School.
🎟 This event is FREE to attend! Just bring some $$ for the food trucks.

10/17/2026

Bedford’s biggest Halloween party is almost here! 👻🎃🦇

The Bedford Boo Bash is creeping up on Saturday, October 24, from 5 to 8 p.m. inside The Bedford Center YMCA, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr. 👉 Please note, this event is INDOORS this year!

Dress up in your costume and get ready for an evening packed with:

🎯 Frightfully fun games and activities
🎉 Bounce houses
🍬 Spooky market vendors
🎥 Showings of Hotel Transylvania (2012, PG) and Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015, PG) - first movie begins at 5 p.m.

The Boo Bash is free to attend, just make sure to bring $$$ for shopping. Parking will be on-site at The Bedford Center YMCA and within Generations Park at Boys Ranch.

10/16/2026

Paper Shred Day is this Saturday, October 17! 📄 If you have old documents that you are ready to get rid of, dispose of them from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Meadow Park Athletic Complex.

Learn more 👇

GET READY TO SHRED! 📄 If you have old documents that you are ready to get rid of, dispose of them at the annual Paper Shred Day and E-Waste collection event from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 17 at the Meadow Park Athletic Complex, 3200 Meadow Park Dr.

Here are a few reminders if you plan on participating:
➡️ Paper (like old financial documents) will be securely shredded and recycled on-site.
➡️ A max of 10 printer paper boxes will be accepted, per household.
➡️ No commercial shredding will take place.
➡️ Proof of Bedford residency is required.

♻️ Electronic waste (like old TVs, computers, fax machines, phones, etc.) will be collected by DFW Reclaimers. For more information on accepted items, visit www.dfwreclaimers.com.

🚗 If you plan on participating, we ask that you enter Meadow Park Drive by turning south from Cummings Drive to help with traffic.

10/14/2026

Last week, the City of Bedford’s Cultural Arts team hosted HEB ISD's elementary art teachers for a day of professional development!

Teachers experimented with spin art using salad spinners, upcycled t-shirts into yarn to weave bowls, and created scrap sketchbooks with ArtsNET. The day offered a chance to explore different art techniques and exchange ideas with fellow educators.

10/13/2026

THIS THURSDAY! 🎵🍂 Join us at Old Bedford School (2400 School Lane) from 6 to 8 p.m. this Thursday, October 15 for our second Bedford Rhythms concert!

Planning on attending? Here’s all you need to know:

🎤 Abbey Road Trip (The Beatles tribute) will take the stage at 6:30 p.m.
🌮 Grab a bite to eat from either the Tacos la Pasadita or Tikiz Shaved Ice food trucks.
🪑 Don’t forget some lawn chairs or blankets to sit on!
🎯 We’ll have a kid’s area with outdoor games and a bounce house.
🚙 You can either park at Old Bedford School or the Bedford Library (2424 Forest Ridge Dr.) next door. Handicap parking will also be available on the paved lot at Old Bedford School.
🎟 This event is FREE to attend! Just bring some $$ for the food trucks.

10/04/2026

Unfortunately, the rain stuck around longer than expected and we have to cancel Art at the Park today. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. We can't wait to plan this event again next year and are hoping for better weather.

10/04/2026

THIS THURSDAY NIGHT! 🎉 Our first Bedford Rhythms fall concert of the season is this Thursday, October 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Old Bedford School, 2400 School Lane.

Planning on attending? Here’s all you need to know:
🎵 The Wanda King Blues Band will take the stage at 6:30 p.m.
🪑 Don’t forget some lawn chairs or blankets to sit on!
🌮 Come early to get a bite from either the Tacos la Pasadita or Tikiz Shaved Ice food trucks
🎯 We’ll have a kid’s area with outdoor games and a bounce house.
🎟 This event is FREE to attend! Just bring some $$ for the food trucks.