Page last updated on January 20, 2021 at 4:34 pm
Playground: The playground at Butler Park has been removed in preparation for the installation of new playground equipment. The new playground is scheduled to open in 2021.
Parking: One small parking lot off Ninth Street, and one small parking lot off Fairview Street. On-street parking is also available.
Restrooms: Located along Ninth Street. Restrooms are accessible, and are open seasonally (April through October) and when there is a special event at Butler Park.
Drinking water: Drinking fountains are located near the restrooms, available seasonally (April through October)
Picnic Shelters: There are two small picnic shelters at Butler Park. Neither shelter is reservable. See a list of reservable shelters in Bloomington's city parks.
Baseball/softball field: Butler Park ballfield is available for rent seven days a week. The field has a 200' fence, is unlighted, and rents for $10/hour. For reservation information, call 812-349-3774. Reservations can be made online or in person at the Parks and Recreation office inside City Hall at 401 N. Morton St. For more information, call Scott Pedersen at 812.349.3774.
Basketball courts: Basketball court with two goals along Ninth Street
Ninth Street Loop Trail: This looping trail borders the open spaces of Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park. A portion of the trail doubles as a sidewalk (4/10 mile). Fitness stations are located just off the trail, near the restroom building.
B-Line Trail: The 3.1-mile B-Line Trail intersects with Fairview Street just north of 10th Street.