Residency Information

Bedford Park District residents, through the payment of property taxes, make a financial contribution to the operation of the Park District. Non-residents pay a higher fee to compensate for the difference.

Residents of the Bedford Park District include those people who reside within the village limits of Bedford Park and the subdivision known as Bridgeview Gardens (North of 71st Street - West of Harlem Avenue - East of Roberts Road).


Registration Information

1. NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION:
   Individuals residing outside of the Park District boundaries may register starting August 31st.
2. FIRST COME-FIRST SERVE:
   All programs have a minimum and maximum enrollment and will be filled on a first come, first served basis with residents having registration one week prior to nonresidents.
3. FALSE INFORMATION/RESIDENT PRIORITY:
   Persons failing to indicate Non-Resident status, or registering Non-Residents as Park District Residents will be dropped form the program without refund. Park District residents have priority in all district sponsored activities.
4. REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS:
   Refunds will not be issued after the first class and must be requested no less than 5 business days before the first class meeting. Prorated refunds will be issued in cases when the Park District receives a written certificate from a physician, or the registrant moves outside of the District boundaries. A $5 service charge will be deducted from all refunds over $5, except when a medical certificate is presented in writing, or the District cancels a program. If a program is cancelled by the Park District, participants will have a choice of full refund, credit or class transfer, if available.
5. NON-SUFFICIENT FUNDS:
   In the event that a program is paid for by check, and that check is returned to the District stamped N.S.F., full payment as well as a $25 penalty will be required in cash or cashiers check before attendance in a class can continue.
6. PROOF OF RESIDENCY:
   The Bedford Park District reserves the right to require proof of residency, age or family relationship if a doubt exists as to the actuality of the same.
7. PROOF OF AGE:
   The Bedford Park District reserves the right to require proof of age for participants.
8. FAMILY DISCOUNTS:
   The Bedford Park District strives to offer affordable programs for all resident and non-resident participants. Therefore, family discounts for more than one child enrolled in any park program is not available.
9. BEHAVIOR STANDARDS:
   The following standards are set to ensure that all participants have an enjoyable time while participating in park programs. It is unacceptable behavior to use profanity or other inappropriate language; or to be disrespectful or show non-compliant behavior; or cause intentional damage or deface park property; or cause continuous disruptive behavior; or exhibit any suggestive act (hitting, kicking, biting, etc.) either initiated or in retaliation. Temporary removal or permanent suspension from programs or facilities may result if behavior standards are not maintained.