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A Note From our Board Chair and Executive Director
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Happy Fall Ya'll! We think it's fair to say this September has been the busiest yet! SummerFest, Bexley Community Author Series event with Percival Everett, Smoke and Fire Festival, the Main Event and more!
We are excited to announce grants from our 2nd cycle - over $200,000 in 2025. We look forward to seeing you around Bexley soon!
Sheila Straub, Board Chair
Hallie Raskin, Executive Director
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The Bexley Cookout Crew grilling at SummerFest on Main Street! The cookout trailer is funded with a grant from our BCF Fund.
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Percival Everett joined us for an unforgettable evening in conversation with Scott Wood as part of the Bexley Community Author Series, a fund held at our BCF. Together, they offered humor, inspiration, and thoughtful insight.
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We volunteered with the Bexley Bloomers, who meet weekly to provide gardening support for the crown jewel of Bexley, Jeffrey Mansion and the surrounding park. The Bloomers help supplement the efforts of the Bexley Rec maintenance team. Learn more at BexleyBloomers.org!
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The Smoke and Fire Festival took place at Schneider Park on September 27th with mouthwatering flavors of barbecue and infectious rhythms of live music. Local teams showcased amazing BBQ flavors as they competed for the Bexley BBQ Championship belt.
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Announcing our 2nd Cycle Grants!
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Grant Update: Year of the Parks Skate Park!
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Following an extensive community engagement process led by the City’s Recreation and Parks Department and skatepark design experts Hunger Skateparks, Bexley’s new 10,455-square-foot skate park is set to become a vibrant addition to Schneider Park. The design reflects years of input from local skaters, families, and neighbors, ensuring the park meets the diverse needs and skill levels of its future users. The design outlines a thoughtful mix of modern amenities and challenging features that will make the skate park a regional destination for skaters of all ages.
Set to open in 2026 at Schneider Park north of the athletic fields along the shared-use path, the Bexley Skate Park will include a variety of elements such as quarter pipes, banks, manual pads, rails, ledges, a big banked hip, and a unique clamshell quarter pipe pocket. The design also integrates sustainable elements like stormwater vegetated swales and seating areas for spectators. By combining innovative skate features with an inclusive community focus, the new skate park will offer a dynamic, safe, and welcoming space for recreation, skill-building, and community gathering in the heart of Bexley.
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Hallie, Mayor Ben, Mike Price and City Council members at the Bexley Skate Park groundbreaking.
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Grant Update: Bexley Celebrations & Events Sponsorship!
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We have had a blast at all of the Bexley Celebrations and Events happenings in our Bexley community in 2025. Our City and Rec Staff go above and beyond to bring wonderful events to our community, continuing to make Bexley a special place to live, learn, work, play and care.
Save the date for the Harvest Festival, coming up on Friday, October 10 in the Jeffrey Park meadow behind Jeffrey Mansion! Enjoy a fall-fun-filled evening complete with hayrides, magic shows, pumpkin carving, an enchanted walk, music, and more!
All activities are free at this community event, but we will sell pizza, chili, soda, and hot chocolate. View the full schedule of events here.
Special thanks to Ohio State Bank for generously sponsoring Harvest Fest 2025!
Also a special thanks to Schottenstein Roofing and our Bexley Community Foundation for their season sponsorships!
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Fund of the Month: Bexley Celebrations & Events Fund!
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The Bexley Celebrations and Events Fund is established to support the City in presenting annual community events, including the 4th of July Celebration, Labor Day Block Party, Main Event, Easter Egg Hunt, Harvest Festival, Smoke and Fire Festival, Tree Lighting and Menorah Lighting.
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