Bedford combines water and sports facilities with a historic school site, theater and opportunities for outdoor activity. When choosing a hotel, it helps to first consider which of these interests will shape your stay. Generations Park at Boys Ranch brings together an outdoor water park and a baseball and softball complex; The Center at the park also offers an indoor pool. Old Bedford School combines a history of construction with facilities on its grounds. Summer pool offerings and Bedford 4thFest, held on the 4th of July, make travel dates an important part of planning.
Water, Swimming and Sports at Generations Park
Generations Park at Boys Ranch includes an outdoor water park with a lazy river, food concessions, lap lanes, cabanas, two slides, a splash pad and play features. The same park includes a softball and baseball complex with three fields, a restroom building and a concessions building. The Center at Generations Park at Boys Ranch has an indoor pool with two slides, a therapeutic whirlpool, lap lanes and a play feature; reservable event rooms are also available. For day planning, the outdoor water park and indoor pool are two separate facilities, while the fields offer a distinct focus on sports. You can choose your focus based on swimming options or ball games. Facilities may change; check the city’s current information if a particular feature is important to your visit.
Old Bedford School: Construction History and Grounds
Old Bedford School at 2400 School Lane was built in 1914–1915. The site of the original school was registered as a historic site by the Texas Historical Commission in 1980. The dates refer to two different milestones: 1914–1915 for the construction period, and 1980 for the later registration. The grounds include a playground, picnic tables and a walking path. The playground is ADA-accessible and includes life-size interactive musical instruments. Facilities on the grounds, including playground features, may change.
More History and Theater
Bedford Boys Ranch was operated by the Variety Club of Dallas from 1949 to 1957 and served as a residence for boys under court guardianship. ONSTAGE in Bedford is a nonprofit theater based at Old Bedford School, 2400 School Ln. If you would like to include a performance in your stay, check current productions and dates, as schedules may change.
Events and Seasonal Pool Offerings
Bedford 4thFest is the city’s annual celebration of American Independence Day on July 4 and takes place at Generations Park at Boys Ranch. For a specific edition, it is a good idea to check the dates and program, as both may change. Roy Savage Pool in Central Park, 1201 Central Dr., offers swimming lessons in summer. The summer weekly program also includes water aerobics for seniors and general water aerobics. Keep in mind that these pool offerings are seasonal when planning your visit.
A Trail in Northeast Bedford
A trail in northeast Bedford follows the Oncor easement between Woodpark Lane and Forest Ridge Drive and is suitable for walking, running or cycling. Since the endpoints may change, check the current route before setting out.
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