Ellenwood Center
Ellenwood Center has a gymnasium with a warming kitchen, a multi-
purpose room, and several classrooms. Residents 25 years and older may apply to rent the Center. The resident permit holder must be present the duration of the event. To request use of the Center the resident must complete an application. Applications are accepted no more than 6 months in advance of the event date. Applications and Rental Rules and Regulations for use of Ellenwood Center are available at the Parks & Recreation Department and online at www.bedfordoh.gov.
The City reserves the right to require police security for any event at the applicant’s expense. All events offering alcohol and/or expect 75 people or more require police security. Police security must remain on duty throughout the scheduled event. Applicant must contact the Bedford Police Department to make appropriate arrangements. Payment shall be made directly to police security. Bedford Police Department Non-Emergency Phone Number: 440-232-1234.
Rental and Deposit – Ellenwood Center is available for rent Saturdays 11:00 am – 11:00 pm and Sundays 11:00 am – 10:00 pm with a minimum rental of 3 hours. A deposit to hold the date is due within 5 business days of application approval. The required deposit is equivalent to one hour of rental time plus a maintenance fee. The deposit goes toward the total cost to rent the Center. The balance of the rental fee is due no later than one month prior to the event.
Gymnasium
Maximum seating capacity – 150
Deposit – $150
Rental Fee – $75 per hour (includes use of the warming kitchen)
Maintenance Fee – $75 per event
Multi-purpose Room (Room 4)
Maximum seating capacity – 50
Deposit – $120
Rental Fee – $60 per hour
Maintenance Fee – $60 per event
Archibald Willard Park Pavilion
Archibald Willard Park Pavilion at Ellenwood Center has one open air pavilion with two sections available for rent from May 1 – September 30. When not rented, the pavilion can be used on a first come, first served basis. Pavilion rental hours are 9:00 am – dusk. The pavilion must be vacated at dusk. Each side has enough seating for approximately 70 people.
Residents 25 years and older may apply to rent the Pavilion. The resident permit holder must be present the duration of the event. To request use of the Pavilion the resident must submit a completed application to the Parks & Recreation Department. Proof of residency required.
Fee: $25 for 4-hours or $50 for the day per section. All fees are due at the time the application is approved. The date will not be secured until fees are paid in full. Rentals are subject to availability. Grilling is permitted only on the grills provided. Renter must provide their own grilling supplies; i.e. charcoal, lighter fluid, etc. Grills are for use by pavilion users only during the period of rental. No personal grills permitted.
The following is prohibited:
· Inflatable structures/games
· Rock walls and/or other portable climbing structures
· Pets
· Fireworks
· Smoking, vaping, drugs and alcohol
· Use of profane or abusive language
· Gambling, raffles and other games of chance
· Selling, soliciting or peddling any item/article regardless of value
Concurrent Use – The City of Bedford reserves the right to allow the concurrent use of other areas of Archibald Willard Park and/or Ellenwood Center not being used by applicant. There are other pavilions located throughout Bedford Parks; however, these pavilions cannot be reserved. These pavilions are occupied on a first come, first served basis. Rental Applications & Rental Rules & Regulations available at Ellenwood Center or on-line at www.bedfordoh.gov.
