Page last updated on January 12, 2025 at 5:17 pm
Adopt-a Programs
Bloomington Parks and Recreation is no longer accepting applications for the Adopt-a programs for current adoption period.
For more information about any of the Adopt-a programs, contact Emily Buuck at 812-349-3739 or emily.buuck@bloomington.in.gov.
Rules for the Use of Parks & Recreation Trails
- Trails are open for use from 5 a.m. through 11 p.m.
- Bicycles and similar vehicles equipped with electric motors are permitted on trails when operated with a maximum speed of 20 mph. With the exception of mobility aids, all other motorized vehicles are prohibited.
- Wear proper safety attire. Use of helmets by bycicle riders and skaters is strongly recommended.
- Obey all traffic laws and posted signs.
- When stopping, move off the pavement so that other trail users may pass safely.
- Alcoholic beverages, fireworks and explosives of any kind and sales, solicitation and advertising are prohibited.
- Please respect private property.
- Do not trample, pick or disturb native plants and wildflowers along the trail.
- Keep right except to pass. Announce passing to other trail users. Exercise caution and reduce speed when passing or around groups or congested areas.
- Please do not litter.
- Do not leave valuables in vehicle. Lock your vehicle.
- Report maintenance and repair needs to the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department at 812-349-3700, or click here to use our online uReport system.
Fitness Trails (paved or gravel surface)
- Creek's Edge Trail (.6 mi) in Creek's Edge Neighborhood near Jackson Creek Trail
- Ninth Street Loop (.4 mi) - Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park
- Connecting Path and Renwick Trail - Southeast Park
- Loop Trail (.8 mi) - Building & Trades Park
- Interpretive Trail (.7 mi) - RCA Community Park
- Fitness Loop (.8 mi) and Streamside Trail (.25 mi) - Bryan Park
- Fitness Trails (1.2 mi) - Winslow Sports Complex
Multi-Use Trails (paved trails intended for bicycle and pedestrian use)
- B-Line Trail - 3.1 mi.
- Bloomington Rail Trail - 2 mi., gravel
- Cascades Park Trail - (.8 mi.) - Lower Cascades Park
- Clear Creek Trail - 2.4 mi.
- Polly Grimshaw Trail (.7 mi) - Park Ridge Park
- Jackson Creek Trail - 1.3 mi.
- Olcott Loop Trail (.5 mi) - Olcott Park
- Clean Water Path (.6 mi) - Miller-Showers Park
Hiking Trails (natural surface)
- Hiking trails (10+ mi.) - Griffy Lake Nature Preserve
- Nature Trail (.38 mi.) - Latimer Woods
- Nature Trail (.74 mi.) - Winslow Woods Park
- Wapehani Mountain Bike Trail (5 mi.) - Wapehani Mountain Bike Park
- Early History Trail (.7 mi) - RCA Community Park
- Leonard Springs Trail (1.1 mi.) - Leonard Springs Nature Park
- Overlook Trail (.2 mi) - Lower Cascades Park
B-Line Trail
3.1-mile paved trail between Adams Street and Country Club Drive
Bloomington Rail Trail
A two-mile, gravel surface trail that connects to the paved Clear Creek Trail at Church Lane.
Cascades Park Trail
One asphalt trail
Clear Creek Trail
20.8 acres stretching 2.4 miles from Tapp Road to Church Lane, and connecting to the existing Bloomington Rail Trail.
Jackson Creek Trail
The paved, 1.3 mile trail connects Rogers Family Park, Olcott Park and Sherwood Oaks Park.
2017 Indiana Trails Study Summary Report
Measuring Health, Economic, and Community Impacts of Trails in Indiana. By the Eppley Institute.
Record of Chemical Applications in City Parks and Trails
Pursuant to the Parks and Recreation Department's Integrated Pest Management Plan, adopted December 2017.
Outdoor Activities & Nature Programs
Bloomington Parks & Recreation's outdoor and gardening classes and programs.