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RCA Community Park began as Thomson Community Park with the donation of 48.6 undeveloped acres on the city's southwest side by Thomson Consumer Electronics in October 1991. The company made the donation in recognition of the partnership forged between the residents of the community and this major industry. In 1992, a $75,000 Land and Water Conservation fund grant was awarded to the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department for partial development of the park.
The first phase of development, including tennis and basketball courts, paved interpretive trail, and playground, was completed in 1995. In December 2009, Bloomington resident Gib Apple approached the Board of Park Commissioners about changing the name of the park from Thomson Community Park to RCA Community Park (the local RCA manufacturing facility in Bloomington closed in 1998). Thomson Consumer Electronics released the specifications in the deed that required the park to be named Thomson, and the name of the park was changed to RCA Community Park in December 2009.
A new playground was installed in November 2012 with a $205,600 Community Development Block Grant.
Land and Water Conservation Fund
Three phases of development of RCA Community Park, formerly known as Thomson Community Park, in 1991, 1993, and 1995 were partially funded by the Land and Water Conservation Fund through the U.S. Department of Interior and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Amenities and Accessibility in RCA Community Park
Information about courts and playground, picnic shelter reservations, and the park's accessibility.
Event, Filming, and Class Permit Applications
Apply to hold an event or class in a city park.
Removal or Suspension from Bloomington Parks and Recreation Properties
Actions that could result in removal or suspension from city parks, and the appeal process.
Chemical Applications in City Parks
Record of chemical applications in city parks and trails.
Report a Problem at RCA Community Park
Use the uReport online system to report a problem or make a comment.
Solar Portal
Dashboard of energy generated from solar panels at RCA Community Park
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