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
Children's Expo "Healthy Hearts and Valentines" February 13! |
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The 25th Annual Children's Expo at Ivy Tech Community College features free health screenings for children, live entertainment, and a HUGE expo hall features businesses and organizations with products and services just for children and families! It's all FREE, and all attendees can register to win a Wii®! |
Bloomington Youth Basketball games begin February 8! |
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View the Master Game Schedule (PDF 48.37 KB) and check out the Bloomington Youth Basketball Web page for more information about the Bloomington Youth Basketball program, including the upcoming Spring Season. |
Hoosier Hustle - An Urban Adventure Challenge |
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Register your team of three for this one-day race around town on Saturday, April 17. Teams are faced with challenges that may include swimming, cycling, building, creating, counting and much more! |
Twin Lakes Recreation Center Memberships |
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Our fitness center is YOUR place to pursue a healthy, active lifestyle! Our fitness staff can show you how to use all the equipment and talk with you about your personal health and wellness goals. Contact Lindsay at 349-3720 to schedule a private tour! |
Quick Links
- 2010 USA/ASA Girls' Class A 12-Under Fast Pitch National Tournament
- Bloomington Lifelong Learning Coalition
- Send us comments about our programs or report a problem in one of our parks.
- Parks and Recreation Department Forms and Applications
- Kid City 2010
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.
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, Ivy Tech Present Free Children's Expo February 13 | |
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Children's Expo is 1-4 p.m. at Ivy Tech Community College, with free health screenings for preschoolers and free immunizations, including H1N1, for children under 18. |
Spotlight Services in Parks & Recreation
Register for classes, reserve a tee time, rent a picnic shelter | |
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Register online for Parks and Recreation classes and programs, reserve a tee time at Cascades Golf Course, or rent a picnic shelter in a City park. |
Spotlight Webpages in Parks & Recreation
Children's Expo "Healthy Hearts & Valentines" | |
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Free to children and families! Now accepting exhibitor registrations and sponsorships. |
Parks and Recreation Program Quick Search | |
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Search for a Parks and Recreation class or program by title. |
Information in Parks & Recreation
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News
- 2010-01-15 - City Parks Department Accepting Applications for Summer Art Fair
- 2009-12-04 - City of Bloomington Announces 2010 Buskirk-Chumley Theater Grant Recipients
- 2009-11-12 - Bloomington Selected to Host National Softball Tournament in 2011
- 2009-11-12 - Bloomington Selected to Host National Softball Tournament in 2011
- 2009-10-21 - City to partner with Interfaith Coalition, provide overnight shelter this winter
- 2008-11-14 - City To Host National Softball Tournament in 2010, Receives ASA Award of Excellence
- 2008-09-23 - Neighborhood Play Day Celebrates Bloomington’s Playful City U.S.A. Designation
- 2008-09-03 - City of Bloomington To Purchase Parcels At Lower Cascades For Greenspace