News Releases

Applications will be accepted online through Jan. 10.

Bloomington Parks and Recreation named Indiana's Agency of the Year; Becky Higgins receives the Distinguished Life Member Award of Excellence

Only hunters who applied and were selected may hunt at Griffy Lake; the preserve remains closed to public hunting.

Parks and Recreation to evaluate implementation of recommended changes

Landscaping, "BLOOMINGTON" letters to be installed in late October

For general admission public ice skating times, call the Ice Information Hotline at 812-349-3741.

The B-Line Trail detour between First and Second Streets is expected to be in place for several weeks.

Deadliine to register a pumpkin launching device for the competition is Oct. 18.

Apple Tasting at the Market is free while supplies last.

.9-mile trail to begin at Switchyard Park entrance, go west under power lines

North gateway at Miller-Showers Park to be completed in 2024

Apply by Aug. 23 to sell original art and fine crafts at the Holiday Market Nov. 30.

Rescheduling an event of this magnitude involves significant logistical challenges.

Fourth of July Parade, free pool admission kick off holiday festivities

North gateway at Miller-Showers Park to be completed in 2024

No charge to swim at Bryan Park and Mills Pools when HeatRisk is Category 2 or above

Mid-week Farmers' Market takes place weekly at Switchyard Park

Master Plan created to address current, future needs of park users

For up-to-the-minute information on hours of operation, call the Aquatics Hotline at 812-349-3741.

Metered EV charging stations will be available for public use later this month.

Switchyard Park nominated for its positive impact on environmental, social, and economic well-being.

Grave decorations that are damaged, broken, faded, or out of season will be removed and disposed of.

The Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association (BUEA) proudly announces an array of grant and scholarship programs designed to uplift businesses and residents within the Enterprise Zone, with a renewed emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Submit a poster entry by April 1. Winners announced on Arbor Day, April 26.

Mayor Kerry Thomson is committed to an open government that is accessible to all Bloomington residents. In that spirit, she will be out in the community conducting a series of traveling town hall meetings.

Traffic separation barriers will be installed along certain portions of the existing buffer between the bicycle lane and the motor vehicle travel lanes on E 3rd St between Indiana Ave and Eagleson Ave.

Space is limited, and applications are accepted through April 12 or until all spaces are filled.

The City of Bloomington is accepting applications from community members who would like to serve on one of the City's boards or commissions.

The City for Bloomington is pleased to announce its 2024 Traffic Calming and Neighborhood Greenway projects. Neighborhood greenways are designed to enhance walking and bicycling connections by creating low-speed, low-volume, shared-space streets that prioritize the safety and comfort of pedestrians and cyclists.

Playground removal scheduled for February and March; new playground to open later this spring.

The City of Bloomington invites artists and artist teams to propose a mural design at the intersection of Allen and Fairview Streets along the Allen Street Greenway.

The Bloomington Arts Commission (BAC), in collaboration with the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association (BUEA), has announced its 2024 grant cycles to fund the arts and cultivate cultural experiences in Bloomington.

The Bloomington community is cordially invited to attend the annual Black History Month Gala on Saturday, February 24 at 6 p.m., as we honor Elizabeth Ann Bridgwaters, affectionately known as "Betty," as the 2024 Living Legend. Betty's remarkable contributions to our community will be celebrated alongside the Outstanding Black Leaders of Tomorrow award recipients.

Today, the City of Bloomington is announcing the launch of the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) webmap and survey, aimed at enhancing roadway safety through community engagement.

The City of Bloomington Utilities Department (CBU) is replacing a stormwater box culvert at the Morton St entrance to City Hall. The project will begin on Monday 2/12/24 and will be complete by Tuesday 2/27/24.

In 2023, the City of Bloomington lived up to its designation as a Gold SolSmart City, investing $850,000 in solar expansion to residents, nonprofits, and businesses in Bloomington. The City is pleased to report on the positive impacts these investments have made in the Bloomington community.

The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women announces the 2024 Women’s History Month Luncheon, which will take place on Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Monroe Convention Center, located at 302 S College Ave in Bloomington.

City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) has contracted with Indiana- based Milestone Contractors LP to begin work on the Clear Creek Culvert Reconstruction project in Bloomington, Indiana, on February 5, 2024. The project will improve stormwater drainage and utility infrastructure in the downtown Bloomington area from Dunn Street to Indiana Avenue, fully updating the circa-1900 tunnel to current standards and preparing the municipal separate storm sewer system for years to come.

Tree planting companies have until Feb. 23 to submit a bid to plant 157 trees.

The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women is seeking nominees for the 2024 Woman of the Year, Toby Strout Lifetime Contribution, Emerging Leader, and Young Woman of the Year awards. The deadline for nominations has been extended to Friday, February 9th, 2024.

The City of Bloomington is accepting applications from community members who would like to serve on one of the City boards or commissions.

The Bloomington Arts Commission will collaborate with Parks to solicit designs and select the final art.

Before taking office, Mayor Kerry Thomson put out a call to the community, asking residents to get involved in their local government by volunteering to serve on City boards and commissions. The community has answered that call, and today Thomson is pleased to announce her appointments to the following boards and commissions.

Farmers and growers, and food and beverage artisans, apply by Feb. 21 to receive full consideration.

The City of Bloomington 2024 Resident-Led Traffic Calming grant program is now open, empowering residents to actively contribute to the safety and well-being of their neighborhoods.

The Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission (BMCHRC) is seeking nominations for the 2024 Human Rights Award, recognizing an individual or group that has made specific, significant contributions to improving civil rights, human relations, or civility in our community.

Mayor Kerry Thomson invites the community to the City of Bloomington Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. This is a free event open to the public.

Apply by Feb. 16 to receive full consideration.

As a part of her commitment to build a better, more responsive and effective city government, today Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson announced a series of internal reviews that will shape her administration and its approach to governing in the years to come.