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The Dr. William J. Schmalz family donated this 6.2-acre neighborhood park to the Bloomington Parks Foundation in 1994. It was part of the former 35-acre Schmalz Farm located along the east branch of Jackson Creek.
Quick Park Information
- Features: playground with swings and engineered wood fiber surfacing, picnic shelter with grill, large play field, picnic table, benches, drinking fountain (available seasonally), dog waste bag station, and signature red Schmalz Barn (not open to the public).
- On-street parking available along East Daniels Street.
- Property rules and hours of operation for Bloomington's city parks
Accessibility
- The picnic shelter is located about 400' from East Daniel Street along a concrete sidewalk. A concrete walk surrounds the playground and swings.
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