Elsie Drawyer Hodges Park features a beautiful gazebo and shelter along with basketball courts and playground equipment.
Fuertges Park - A beautiful little park located in the downtown area.
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Bradford has the only public pool in Stark County. The Bradford Swimming Pool is a community swimming pool for residents of all ages, with family passes available. Swimming lessons are offered. The pool usually opens Memorial Day weekend and closes before Labor Day.
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The Bradford Public Library is located adjacent to Elsie Hodges Park at 111 S. Peoria Street.
Library hours are:
Monday & Thursday 10a.m.-7p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday 9a.m.-Noon,
Closed Sunday and Holidays.
Phone: (309) 897-8400.
www.bpld.org
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Bradford Park Board offers a summer baseball program for children 5 years old and up, including T Ball. Softball, and Baseball.