Residency Information

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). Ring Toss

Registration Information

Non-Resident Registration

Individuals residing outside of the Park District boundaries may register one week after resident registration. Those dates change throughout the year based on program book completion and availability. Contact the Administration Office for more information.

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.

False Information/Resident Priority

Persons failing to indicate Non-Resident status, or registering Non-Residents as Park District Residents will be dropped from the program without refund. Park District residents have priority in all district sponsored activities.

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.

Refunds & 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.

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.

Proof of Residency

The Bedford Park District reserves the right to require proof of residency or family relationship if a doubt exists as to the actuality of the same.

Proof of Age

The Bedford Park District reserves the right to require proof of age for participants.

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.