Page last updated on July 26, 2024 at 10:51 am
City parks are open daily from 5 a.m. through 11 p.m.
Behavior Guidelines for City Parks
Removal or Suspension from Bloomington Parks and Recreation Properties
Adopt-a Programs: May 2024-April 2025
Bloomington Parks and Recreation is currently accepting applications for the Adopt-a programs taking place from May 2024-April 2025. For more information about the Adopt-a programs for trails and streams on public land, or about helping remove invasive plants from city park properties, contact Emily Buuck, Community Relations Coordinator, at 812-349-3739 or emily.buuck@bloomington.in.gov.
Park Ambassador
A volunteer program that promotes community stewardship of public parks and greenspaces.
Bryan Park
33-acre park with ballfields, playgrounds, picnic shelters and Bryan Park Pool
Broadview Park
A one-acre neighborhood park at the Broadview Learning Center
Building Trades Park
Two-acre park with basketball courts, playground and picnic shelter
Rev Ernest D Butler Park
Small community park with a trail, community gardens, an accessible playground, and picnic shelters
Crestmont Park
14-acre park with playground and disc golf course
Ferguson Dog Park
Fenced, off-leash dog park with areas for large and small dogs. Dogs must be spayed or neutered to visit the park.
Rogers Family Park (Goat Farm)
31.5 acres of passive green space including a native prairie. Connected to Sherwood Oaks Park.
Griffy Lake Nature Preserve
A nature preserve surrounding Griffy Lake with hiking trails and seasonal boat rental.
Highland Village Park
A 6.2-acre park with a playground, basketball court, trail and picnic shelter.
Latimer Woods
Ten acres of undeveloped forest.
Leonard Springs Nature Park
95.5 acres on S. Leonard Springs Rd with two hiking trails
Lower Cascades Park
Lower Cascades was Bloomington's first city park, established in 1924.
Miller-Showers Park
Olcott Park
The park near Jackson Creek Middle School features an accessible playground, .5 mile trail, reservable playfields and picnic shelter.
Park Ridge Park
1/2 acre park on Bloomington's east side.
Park Ridge East Park
4.49-acre park
Peoples Park
One-third acre located near Sample Gates, 501 E. Kirkwood at the corner of Dunn Street and Kirkwood Avenue
RCA Community Park
48-acre park with playground, trails, basketball, tennis & pickleball courts, and reservable shelter.
Schmalz Farm Park
Six-acre park located along the east branch of Jackson Creek with a playground, play field, and a non-reservable shelter
Seminary Park
Historic, 1.2-acre park at the corner of College & 2nd Streets
Sherwood Oaks Park
A 15-acre park with a playground, shelter, tennis courts, and basketball goals that connects to Olcott Park through the Jackson Creek trail.
Southeast Park
Nine-acre park with a non-reservable shelter, tennis and basketball courts
Switchyard Park
Bloomington's newest city park
Upper Cascades Park
Featuring a reservable shelter and a skate park, connected to Cascades Golf Course
Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park
One of Bloomington's first city parks, with a playground, outdoor stage and fountain.
Wapehani Mountain Bike Park
Five miles of dirt trails perfect for mountain bikes off Weimer Road in Southwestern Bloomington
Winslow Woods Park
Home to a community garden, reservable shelter, and other amenities
Event, Filming, and Class Permit Applications
Apply to hold an event or class in a city park.
Record of Chemical Applications in City Parks and Trails
Pursuant to the Parks and Recreation Department's Integrated Pest Management Plan, adopted Dec. 2017.
Removal or Suspension from Bloomington Parks and Recreation Properties
Actions that could result in removal or suspension from city parks, and the appeal process.
Hopewell Commons
Hopewell Commons in the new Hopewell Development, is scheduled to open in late 2024.