outdoors
Bellevue Rec Spring Sports Registration is Open
Registration for Bellevue Recreation Department Spring Activities is now open! The City of Bellevue Recreation Department is offering Youth Soccer for ages four to eight years old and Flag Football for grades second to sixth grade. These programs are built to teach kids the fundamentals of the sport and the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship….
Parks Department Announces New Playgrounds for the New Year
The Park and Recreation Department would like to wish the Bellevue Community a Happy Holiday! We are excited to announce some new playgrounds, a new shelter, permanent bathrooms, and new activities coming in 2024! The Bellevue Community will find these updated playgrounds at: At Two Springs we will be replacing the 2 yr. old –…
Bellevue Halloween Tradition this Weekend with Trick or Treat Olde Towne
What started as a social media conversation in 2016 has grown into one of the best-attended events in Bellevue. Trick or Treat Olde Towne continues this year despite losing its long-running organizer Margie Guy. The idea for a trick-or-treat event in Olde Towne Bellevue was discussed on a Bellevue social media page years ago. Guy,…
Daniell Farm Recreation Area Discussed in New Bellevue Parks Master Plan
In the works for years, Bellevue’s new Parks Master Plan could eventually lead to the development of a new Regional-destination park concept named Daniell’s Farm Recreation Area. The proposed recreation area would improve access to water and larger natural areas in western Bellevue. During community engagement sessions over the past few years, an area northwest…
Parks & Rec Offers Summer Sports Sign Up Info
Spring/Summer Registrations are NOW OPEN! Click on the links to register online. If you have any questions, please contact the Recreation Department at (402) 293-3142. Office hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday – Friday. Swimming Lessons Registration can be taken in person at the Recreation Department (Reed Center) 1200 Lord Blvd., Bellevue NE 68005. SPORTS…
Bellevue Rocks As Population Continues to Increase
Nothing is guaranteed, and the passing of Councilman Stinson reminds us of that. Bob’s service to Bellevue was remarkable, with 26 years in the BPD and 19 years with the BVFD. His professionalism on the council and his concern for our citizens made us all better, and he is truly missed. • • • •…
Bellevue Joins the Great American Rail-Trail
The Great American Rail-Trail is a 3,700-mile multi-use trail that runs from Washington D.C. to Washington State. It’s in the process of being built – using existing bike trails, repurposing railroad lines, and constructing new connector trails where needed. When the trail is fully completed any traveler biking across the country might find themselves on…