10 Reasons You’ll Want To Discover Summerlyn Living Today

1. Relax in one of the many nearby parks

The Bedford Township area is home to many great parks for picnics, hiking, soccer, softball, basketball, community or family gatherings, tennis, running and walking. Our parks feature shelter houses, grills, picnic tables, ball diamonds, basketball courts, soccer fields, nature trails, tennis courts and lots of playground equipment. Find Bedford Parks at www.bedfordmi.org/park; Michigan State Parks at www.michigan.gov/dnr; and nearby Ohio State Parks at www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/

 

2. Work out at the new YMCA

The Francis Family YMCA offers a 25-yard, six-lane indoor swimming pool as well as a family leisure pool, fitness center, climbing wall, aerobic studio, KidZone and Adventure Center, gymnasium and a nationally recognized Teen Center that is in great demand. Child care and special community programs are also offered through this facility which was completed in 2005.  For more information, log on to www.ymcatoledo.org/francis/bedford.asp

 

3.Take advantage of the great educational opportunities

Because Bedford Township is so close to several metropolitan areas, there are many opportunities for educational advancement that are only a short drive away. Spring Arbor College, Monroe County Community College, the University of Toledo, Stautzenberger College and Lourdes College are just a few of the many institutes of higher learning in the area.

 

4. Send your children to excellent schools

The Bedford Public Schools recently received the National Award of Excellence from the Coalition for Community Schools. The district was one of only three recognized school systems in the country to receive this honor. All of the Bedford schools are accredited by the North Central Association and must meet stringent standards to remain accredited. Children who live in the Summerlyn community may attend Douglas Road Elementary School, Bedford Junior High and Bedford High School.

 

5. Enjoy some of the best golfing in the area

Many of the best golf courses in the metro-Toledo area are located right here in Bedford Township. Bedford Hills Golf Club offers three distinct courses as well as golf leagues, mini-golf, a fully stocked pro shop and a bar and grill that consistently earns high praise. Other local golf courses include Hillcrest Golf Course, Maple Grove Golf course, Giant Oak Golf Club, The Legacy Golf Club, Tamaron Country Club, Whiteford Valley Golf Course and Sylvania Country Club.

6. Settle down in this quaint bedroom community

Bedford Township is a beautiful community to call home. When the stress of the day takes you to larger metropolitan areas, it is nice to come home to a place where the pace is a little slower and the neighbors have time to chat with you about the day’s events.

 

7. Take in the sights and sounds of Toledo

The city of Toledo offers many attractions that make it the destination place in northwest Ohio. Living in Bedford Township, you are close to all of the events and places of interest that make Toledo so unique such as the Toledo Zoo, Toledo Museum of Art, Fifth Third Field (home of the Toledo Mud Hens), The Docks at International Park and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra.

8. Excellent shopping is close to home

The premier shopping mall in the area is just a short drive from Bedford Township. Enjoy all of the shops, restaurants and movie theaters at Westfield Franklin Park. Visit them at: www.westfield.com/franklinpark. National chain stores and locally owned boutiques both in the mall and in the area adjacent to the shopping center provide the ultimate shopping experience.

 

9. Physicians and hospitals are only a short drive

Nationally recognized hospitals are only minutes away from the Bedford Township area. The St. Anne Mercy Hospital, Toledo Hospital, Toledo Children’s Hospital, St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Mercy Memorial Hospital and Medical University of Ohio are all close to Summerlyn and serve residents of southeast Michigan. A wide variety of physicians are also practicing in this area.

 

10. Enjoy movies, restaurants and theater without traveling far

Summerlyn’s close proximity to not only Toledo, but also Ann Arbor, Monroe and Detroit make it easy to find nationally acclaimed theatrical productions without traveling far. The Valentine Theater and Stranahan Theater feature a wide variety of national acts and touring shows. You will also find just about any movie that’s playing at one of the many local cinemas. Restaurants abound in the Toledo area so whether it’s Greek, Chinese, Hungarian, Japanese, Polish, Italian or classic American cuisine you are hungry for, you will find it close to home.

 

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