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Recreation Division

Mark Long
Director of Parks and Recreation

The Recreation Division is dedicated to promoting health, wellness, and community engagement for all residents
of the City of Bedford. This is achieved through the continued expansion of programs and special events and
developing partnerships with like-minded organizations to meet speci c recreational needs that will further
enrich the quality of life for residents. The redevelopment of the 68-acre Generations Parks at Boys Ranch, which
includes a state-of-the-art multi-generational recreation center, outdoor aquatic facility, three softball/baseball
elds with concession area, playground, restrooms, pavilions, walking trails and a special events lawn,
encompasses the commitment of both the community and Recreation Division to provide a wide variety of
recreational options for residents of all ages.

FY 2021-2022 Highlights
Over 500 senior memberships
Added additional new senior programs including Movie Monday, Bene ts Fair and monthly luncheons.
Added new recreation events and reinvented old events such as the Pickle Party, Park Drop Ins, Spring Fling, and the
Earth Day Campout.
Provided event support for other department events and programs.
Collaborated with other departments to create synergy with events such as the Halloween Party in the Pumpkin Patch
and the AAPI Celebration.
Managed challenging summer to offer programs to our residents with seasonal staff shortages.
Supported Project Managers with Phase Next project.
Added rentals of the Roy Savage Pool.
Added swim lessons at the Roy Savage Pool programming
Increased attendance at Summer Camp to 50 campers.

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