Community Gardening
930 W. Seventh St. • 349-3735
May–August 2022 Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. April 2022 Hours: M W F 11 a.m.–7 p.m., T, Th by reservation only Closings: Spring Holiday (April 15), Memorial Day (May 30), Independence Day (July 4) Specialist: Jaylynn Burney Bus Line: #3 drops at Fifth and Elm Streets Ages: All ages are welcome. Children under age 10 yrs. must be accompanied when in the facility by a responsible caregiver age 18 yrs. and up. Facility information: Gymnasium, restrooms, full kitchen, library, third floor activity room Rentals: Gymnasium, kitchen/classroom, and third floor Call 349-3735 for reservation and cost information. Accessibility: Designated parking space on west side of building, ramp and elevator on ground floor, gym entrance is accessible.
The Bloomington Community Gardening Program offers rental plots and raised beds in Butler Park Community Gardens, Switchyard Park Community Gardens, and Willie Streeter Community Gardens. Pop-up garden classes and events occur throughout the season. Visit bloomington.in.gov/ parks/community-gardening and follow Bloomington Parks and Recreation on social media for updated information.
Facilities
Banneker Community Center
Contact us at communitygardens@bloomington.in.gov or 349-3704.
Recent enhancements to the Banneker Community Center makes each space multi-purpose to fit the needs of youth, families, and adults! Improvements include a projector and speakers in the gym, all-new furniture, a kitchen perfect for meetings or cooking demonstrations, and more. Schedule a visit and check out this new twist on our historic building.
Evans-Porter Memorial Library
The Banneker Community Center is proud to host the Evans-Porter Memorial Library. The library offers fiction and nonfiction books for adults, teens, and children. Recent encyclopedias and other reference materials are available to help with homework. A focus on African-American history and culture reflects the library’s location in a historically significant building and neighborhood.
Family Resource Center
Located on the third floor, this is a place where families can gather information, network with others, build a support system, and enjoy their children in a fun, safe space.
btownparks City of Bloomington, IN Parks and Recreation BloomingtonParks
Pickup Basketball for Cis Women, Transgender Women & Men, Non-binary People & Underrepresented Genders
Find us on OuterSpatial.
bloomington.in.gov/parks
Weekly full-court basketball games. All skill levels are welcome for an hour of fun and fitness. Wednesdays, 6/1–8/31 • 6–7 p.m. Pay what you can; suggested $2–$10. For ages 18 yrs. and up. Enter through Elm Street entrance.
Banneker Block Party
Banneker celebrates summer camp participants and their families, and you’re invited! This spread-out affair on Elm Street features a talent show, carnival games, and food! Friday, July 22 • 5:30–8:30 p.m. City of Bloomington, IN Banneker Community Center BannekerCommunityCenter BloomingtonParks
Banneker’s third floor Family Resource Center
5
