Town of Bedford: Parks, Playgrounds & Fields Guide

BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS & FIELDS GUIDE

GENERAL INFORMATION Bedford Recreation Department

Josh Smith, Recreation Director Nikki Taylor, Assistant Recreation Director Raeann Gembis, Adult Program Coordinator Alex Plodzik, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Deb Squillini, Administrative Assistant

Recreation Commission Robin Steele, Chair Julie Halloran Michael O'Donnell Ron Richter Heidi Trockman

Field Rental Information

Contact Us: 12 Mudge Way Bedford, MA 01730

Recreation Office Hours: Monday, 8:00 AM-7:00 PM Tuesday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Friday, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM Phone: 781-275-1392 Fax: 781-687-6156 Email: recreationdepartment@bedfordma.gov Website: www.bedfordrecreation.org

Please read and review the Town of Bedford Use Policy for Athletic Fields and Other Recreational Facilities Here: To apply for a permit please submit THIS FORM. Contact Nikki Taylor (ntaylor@bedfordma.gov) with any questions.

Organized use of the playing fields, courts, and playgrounds is prohibited without permit from Bedford Recreation.

Park, Playground and Field Feedback?

Please fill out THIS FORM to report any concerns or feedback regarding a park, playground or field in Bedford.

Please help us keep our parks, playgrounds and fields clean!

Please carry out all trash after use.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information................................................................. 1 Bedford Town Center Campus .............................................. 3 Town Center Playground......................................................... 4 Bedford High School Campus ............................................... 5-8 John Glenn Middle School Campus ...................................... 9 Lt. Job Lane Elementary School Campus .......................... 10 Lt. Eleazar Davis Elementary School Campus ................... 11 Springs Brook Park .................................................................. 12 Springs Brook Park Fields ...................................................... 13 Bedford Skatepark ................................................................... 14 South Road Fields...................................................................... 15 Hartwell Field ............................................................................. 16 Page Field ................................................................................... 17 Field/Park Amenities List ........................................................ 18

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BEDFORD TOWN CENTER CAMPUS 10 Mudge Way

The Town’s Municipal complex at 10 Mudge Way features many areas of activity for all ages! Summer Concerts are held at this location in July and August. There are multiple playing fields and athletic areas as well as a playground and an area for families to gather.

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TOWN CENTER PLAYGROUND

Bedford Town Center Campus-10 Mudge Way

The Town Center Playground is right in the heart of the Town's Municipal complex. It is a shady, fun and exciting playground built for many ages. The park is fenced in and has multiple climbing and swing structures. The playground has a separate area great for toddlers and younger children.

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BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS 9 Mudge Way

Bedford High School Sabourin Turf Field The Bedford High School Campus is alive with athletic events and multigenerational activity! The area boasts multiple athletic fields, tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts and areas for exercise and passive recreation.

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BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS 9 Mudge Way

Bedford High School Track: Lit until 11:00 PM each day 5 Lit Tennis Courts & Tennis Wall

Wilson Field (Full Size Rectangular)

Liljegren Field (Full Size Rectangular)

2 Lit Basketball Courts

A Field (Baseball)

C Field (Softball)

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BHS TENNIS COURTS 9 Mudge Way

The BHS Tennis Courts are lit tennis courts adjacent to the Bedford High School and Town's Municipal complex. Use is allowed from dawn to 11:00 PM and lights are available for evening play. Recreation and School use of the BHS and JGMS Tennis courts are available on the Recreation Department website: www.bedfordrecreation.org.

Court use is first come first serve (except Recreation and School use). There is a 1 hour max playing time if others are waiting. Organized use of these courts is prohibited without permit from the Bedford Recreation Department.

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BHS OUTDOOR BASKETBALL COURTS 9 Mudge Way

The BHS Outdoor basketball courts are adjacent to the Bedford High School and Town's Municipal complex. Use is allowed from dawn to 11:00 PM and lights are available for evening play.

Court use is first come first serve (except Recreation and School use). Organized use of these courts is prohibited without a permit from the Bedford Recreation Department.

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JOHN GLENN MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS 99 McMahon Road

The JGMS (John Glenn Middle School Campus) has multiple athletic fields as well as pickleball courts.

6 Lit Pickleball Courts

J Field (Full Size Rectangular)

Plateau Field (Full Size Rectangular)

I Field (Baseball/Softball)

H Field (Baseball/Softball)

G Field (Baseball)

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LT. JOB LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 66 Sweetwater Ave

The Lane School playground and fields are not open during school hours (8:00 AM-3:00 PM). After school hours the playground is available for public use. Behind the school, there are multiple playing fields.

Lane School Playground

Lane School Baseball/Softball Field

Lane School Rectangular Field

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LT. ELEAZAR DAVIS SCHOOL 410 Davis Road

The Davis School playground and fields are not open during school hours (9:00 AM-3:30 PM). After school hours the playground is available for public use. Behind the school, there are multiple playing fields.

Davis School Playground

Davis School Baseball & Soccer Field

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SPRINGS BROOK PARK 171 Springs Road

Springs Brook Park is a seasonal recreation facility that includes a man-made pond that is filtered and chlorinated. Multiple amenities make this park family-friendly and a safe and fun place to spend your summer! Membership registration and full park details are published in early-Spring. Details will be posted at www.bedfordrecreation.org Springs Brook Park Amenities Sand Beach Zero Depth Water Entry In-Pond Spray Features Lifeguards Spray Park Bath House Playground Miniature Golf Picnic Area with Grills Paddle Boards & Kayaks Dock Gaga Ball Shade Structures

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SPRINGS BROOK PARK FIELDS 171 Springs Road

Springs Brook Park Rectangular Field The Springs Brook Park Athletic Fields are used primarily for Bedford Youth Sports in the Fall and Spring seasons.

Springs Brook Park Baseball/Softball Field

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BEDFORD SKATE PARK 12 Mudge Way

The Bedford Skatepark is located in the Town's Municipal complex behind 12 Mudge Way. It has recently undergone a rehab on some of the elements. The park is open from dawn to dusk. Helmets are required.

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SOUTH ROAD FIELDS 377 South Road

The South Road Complex has numerous rectangular playing fields that are used by Bedford Sports Organizations in the Fall and Spring seasons.

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HARTWELL ROAD FIELD Kendall Court

The Hartwell Road Baseball/Softball Field is located within the Hartwell Farms complex.The field can be accessed by using one of the ramps.

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PAGE FIELD

50 Loomis Street

The primary use of the Page Field Complex is Baseball/Softball. Page field has one lit baseball diamond.

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PARK, PLAYGROUND & FIELD AMENETIES Facility

Ball Field

Basketball

Soccer

Playground

Wheel Chair Access

Trail Access

Tennis/ Pickleball

Bedford Town Center Campus

Town Center Playground Bedford High School Campus John Glenn Middle School Campus Lt. Job Lane Elementary School Campus Lt. Eleazar Davis Elementary School Campus Springs Brook Park Springs Brook Park Fields Bedford Skatepark South Road Fields Hartwell Field Page Field

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Thank you to Rob Ackerman for many of the photos included in this guide!