Maple Leaf Park

BUEA constructed its first neighborhood pocket park in 1999 on a blighted lot, which was unsightly and unsafe. It now provides the neighborhood with a shelterhouse, play system, basketball court, and park benches. Donation of labor and materials were from GM Powertrain, the City of Bedford, L & J Lawn Service, Lawrence County Community Corrections, and neighborhood residents.

Sycamore Park

Partnering with Bedford Machine & Tool, Inc., BUEA constructed its second neighborhood pocket park offering a shelter house, play system, park benches, and picnic area. Donations from Visteon and various others was used towards the expense of this park.

A city park, neglected to due flooding problems, was revamped by BUEA after the City remedied the flooding problems with a new drainage system. Edgewood Park is located next to Bedford Regional Medical Center on 16th Street. This park provides a shelter house, swing set, play system, basketball court, and a softball field. Many donations were collected for this project and a grant from the Lawrence County Community Foundation was awarded to pay for the Play System.

A new pocket park will be constructed in 2006 on Hillcrest Road across from Hamilton Court Apartments on a lot owned by the City of Bedford. BUEA has budgeted for its 4th pocket park and is seeking grants to make it possible for this park to have many more features to offer to area residents.