Recreation

The Recreation Services Division is responsible for programs, events, and services specially designed for preschoolers, youth, teens, adults, senior adults, and participants with varying degrees of ability. These activities are held at department facilities such as the Allison-Jukebox Community Center, Banneker Community Center, Switchyard Park, and Showers Common. A number of programs are facilitated through partnership agreements with other community organizations.

Youth Programs

Replaced a 26-year old HVAC system with a new, energy-efficient split system at the Allison-Jukebox Community Center for a total cost of $6,750.

Youth Programs

• Kid City operated at capacity, serving 138 unique campers.

Youth Programs is responsible for programs and services designed for youth. These activities take place at the Allison-Jukebox Community Center and satellite sites. Youth Programs also includes the Inclusive Recreation program area. The Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department is committed to an inclusive approach to recreation.

• Kid City Quest for campers in grades 5-7 returned to the Kid City program after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inclusive Recreation

• The Department’s Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist provided professional consulting services for accessibility enhancements in several city projects, including a new fishing access point at Griffy Lake, a platform designed for Frank Southern Ice Arena spectators who use wheelchairs, and play equipment selected for a new playground at the Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park.

• Created a process to record and track inclusion instances in the broad scope of facilities, events and programs within the Department.