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
Rev Ernest D Butler Park
Small community park with a trail, community gardens, an accessible playground, and picnic shelters
Broadview Park
A one-acre neighborhood park at the Broadview Learning Center
RCA Community Park
48-acre park with playground, trails, basketball, tennis & pickleball courts, and two reservable shelters.
Building Trades Park
Small park located across from Bloomington Hospital with basketball goals, an accessible playground, and a reservable shelter.
Lower Cascades Park
The road through Lower Cascades Park is closed to motor vehicles in a pilot project that will last through next spring.
Upper Cascades Park
Featuring a reservable shelter and a skate park, connected to Cascades Golf Course
Crestmont Park
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.
Goat Farm
31.5 acres of passive green space including a prairie project 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
Leonard Springs Nature Park
95.5 acres on S. Leonard Springs Rd with two hiking trails
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
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
Seminary Park
Historic, 1.2-acre park at the corner of College & 2nd Streets
Schmalz Farm Park
Six-acre park located along the east branch of Jackson Creek with a playground, play field, and a non-reservable shelter
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
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
Switchyard Park
Switchyard Park was officially revealed to the public in a grand opening ceremony Nov. 16 & 17, 2019.
Winslow Woods Park
Home to a community garden, reservable shelter, and other amenities
Special Events or Filming in City Parks and Trails
Special permission is required to hold a public event in a city park or on a city trail, or to conduct commercial filming on city property.
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.