Parks & Recreation
We strive to provide the highest quality parks, recreation services, and greenspace to enhance the quality of life for our community. Learn more about the Parks and Recreation Department and read a message from Director Mick Renneisen.
Current Issues and Events
Next A Fair of the Arts is June 8 |
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Every second Saturday of the summer season, A Fair of the Arts celebrates local artisans and community with this vibrant art and fine craft fair at Showers Plaza, next to the Farmers' Market. |
Farmers' Market is Open for the Season |
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Buy locally raised farm products directly from Indiana farmers who grow and raise them! The Farmers' Market takes place every Saturday from 8 a.m. through 1 p.m. at Showers Common. |
Applications being accepted for Fourth of July Parade |
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This year's parade theme is "Celebrate the Red, White, and Blue" Join this year's parade and show your pride in America's colors. |
May is Bloomington Bikes Month! |
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Check out an array of programs, bike rides, education sessions, and fun events designed to get you up and rolling! |
Summer 2013 Program Guide
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The summer catalog includes information on all our upcoming community events, the swimming pool season, Twin Lakes Recreation Center classes ... and much more! |
Quick Links
- Send us comments about our programs or report a problem in one of our parks.
- Parks and Recreation Department Forms and Applications
Hotline Numbers
Community Events Hotline: 349-3754
For weather-related or other cancellations of the summer Performing Arts Series, Peoples Park Concerts, or other community events.
Frank Southern Ice Arena Hotline: 349-3741
For up-to-the-minute information on arena closings, status of skating lessons and hockey games, and hours of operation.
Sports Hotline: 349-3610
For weather-related or other cancellations of Parks and Recreation sports programs including tennis, adult softball, and Bloomington Girls Fastpitch Softball.
Spotlight News in Parks & Recreation
City Accepting Applications for Fourth of July Parade Entries | |
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Deadline for applications to participate in this year's Fourth of July Parade is June 14. |
IU Health Partners with Parks to Give Building and Trades Park a Spring Spruce Up | |
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More than 100 IU Health Bloomington employees spent the day working on various projects as part of their annual Day of Service. |
Information in Parks & Recreation
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News
- 2013-05-10 - Bloomington Named a Six-Time Playful City USA
- 2013-01-18 - City Parks Department Honored with Multiple Awards from State Association
- 2012-11-15 - Bloomington Selected to Host ASA National Softball Tournament in 2014
- 2012-10-22 - City's New Dog Park Opens Wednesday
- 2012-10-03 - B-Line Trail Receives Highest Honor for Environmental Achievements
- 2012-08-27 - City Parks Department to Replace RCA Park Playground Equipment This Fall
- 2012-08-09 - City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department Working to Minimize Water Use
- 2012-04-18 - Twin Lakes Recreation Center Names New Membership Coordinator
- 2012-04-12 - Jeigh Hockersmith is City Parks and Recreation's New Sports/Facility Coordinator
- 2011-11-14 - Bloomington Selected to Host Three Northern National Softball Tournaments in 2013
- 2011-10-07 - Wininger/Stolberg Group donates trail, greenspace to Bloomington Parks Foundation
- 2011-07-19 - Aaron Craig Named New Cascades Golf Course Manager
- 2011-07-06 - Community Partners Bring Born Learning to the Clear Creek Trail
- 2011-05-26 - Parks and Recreation Department Unveils New Mural at Reverend Butler Park
- 2011-04-06 - City's Parks Department Earns National Accreditation
- 2011-03-21 - City Receives Award for New Playground at Third Street Park
- 2011-02-03 - Jackson Creek Trail Named 'Outstanding Park Development' at Indiana Parks Conference
- 2011-01-26 - City Awarded Grant to Plant Trees on West Third Street
- 2011-01-19 - Park Ambassador Program Launched
- 2010-10-04 - B-Line Trail Named 'Outstanding Transportation Project' at State MPO Conference
- 2010-05-05 - City Urges Proper Disposal of Unwanted Aquarium Plants, Animals