Page last updated on November 15, 2024 at 6:50 pm
Parking
Asphalt parking lot with 89 vehicle spaces + 9 designated accessible parking spaces.
Restrooms/Drinking Water
Seasonal restroom with two separate, all-gender rooms located west of the playground and north of the parking lot; restroom is approximately 105' from the nearest designated accessible parking space on asphalt parking lot and concrete sidewalk. During the winter months a designated accessible, all-gender porta-john is located at the entrance of the tennis/pickleball courts. The porta-john is approximately 80' from the nearest designated accessible parking space on asphalt parking lot and concret sidewalk. A drinking fountain with bottle filler, available seasonally, is located on the west end of the playground. A drinking fountain is also located at the entrance to the tennis/pickleball courts.
Bus Line
Bloomington Transit #2 is the nearest route, and stops at Country View Apartments. Sidepath and sidewalk access to RCA Community Park is limited.
Playground
A new playground was installed at RCA Community Park in 2012. About 430' of concrete sidewak encircles the playground. Both poured-in-place rubber surfacing and natural Fibar surfacing can be found in the playground. There are two shade structures, one on each end of the playground, plus benches and some other natural shade.
Picnic Shelters
Group Shelter
Reservable April 1-Oct. 31
$72/weekdays, $87/weekends and holidays
The Group Shelter was constructed in 2024 and is located immediately west of the restroom building. It has 10 picnic tables, electricity, lights, and a grill. Maximum capacity is 72 people. The Group Shelter is accessible by concrete sidewalk from the restroom building and the asphalt parking lot.
Small Shelter
Reservable April 1-Oct. 31
$59/weekdays, $62/weekends and holidays
The Small Shelter is located on the west end of the park, on the south side of the parking lot. It has picnic tables and a grill. The Small Shelter is accessible by about 130' of concrete sidewalk from the nearest designated accessible parking space. It is 400' from the restroom building and 450' from the playground via concrete sidewalk and asphalt parking lot.
Shelter house rentals may be made online or by visiting the Bloomington Parks and Recreation office at 401 N. Morton St., Suite 250 in City Hall, Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fun Things to Do
Two grass fields with backstops and soccer goals
Two, full-size basketball courts, each with two goals
Two tennis courts and six pickleball courts.
Early History Loop Trail (0.6 mi.) Trailhead is at the west end of the park.
RCA Community Park Interpretive Trail
Interpretive Trail (1.3 total miles) is a natural surface trail. Access to the Interpretive Trail is through the north and south sides of the Early History Loop Trail.
Audio and and video is available for each of the interpretive signs along the trail.
RCA Community Park Interpretive Sign - Leave No Trace
RCA Community Park Interpretive Sign - Paw Paws
RCA Community Park Interpretive Sign - Tulip Trees