Page last updated on April 24, 2025 at 3:15 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. Make a reservation online or in person at the Parks and Recreation office inside City Hall at 401 N. Morton St. For more reservation information, contact Cody Martin at cody.martin@bloomington.in.gov.
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.