Shelter House Rentals Ballfield Rentals

Shelter house reservations may be made online at bloomington.in.gov/parks/rentals/shelters or in person at the Bloomington Parks and Recreation office, Monday–Friday, from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Shelters are available for rental April 1 through Oct. 31. Reservations are accepted year round on a first-come, first-served basis. Weekdays are Monday–Thursday, and weekends are Friday–Sunday.

Bryan Park—Henderson Shelter

$59 weekdays/$62 weekends and holidays

This shelter is near Henderson St. and has a grill and water. Maximum 30 people.

Bryan Park—North Shelter

$59 weekdays/$62 weekends and holidays

This shelter is located near the north side of the park and has a grill, water, and electrical outlets. Maximum 30 people.

Bryan Park—Woodlawn Group Shelter

$72 weekdays/$87 weekends and holidays

This shelter is near Woodlawn Ave., is wheelchair accessible, and has 2 grills, electrical outlets, lights, water, and a drinking fountain. Maximum 72 people.

Building Trades Park Shelter

$59 weekdays/$62 weekends and holidays

Between Howe and Second St. It is wheelchair accessible, and has a grill. Maximum 30 people.

Lower Cascades Park—Sycamore Shelter

$82 weekdays/$97 weekends and holidays

Located in the lower portion of Cascades Park. Bathrooms (open seasonally) are a part of the building, and the shelter has a large grill, electrical outlets, lights, fireplace, water, drinking fountain, playground access, and a large parking lot. It is wheelchair accessible. Maximum 75 people.

Lower Cascades Park—Waterfall Shelter

$72 weekdays/$87 weekends and holidays

Located in the lower portion of Cascades Park. This shelter houses approximately 75 people. It has electrical outlets, lights, fireplace, playground access, large grill, drinking fountain, and a volleyball court nearby.

Olcott Park—Young Pavilion

$72 weekdays/$87 weekends and holidays

This round pavilion is wheelchair accessible, has picnic tables, a group grill, and electrical outlets. Maximum 60 people.

RCA Community Park—Small Shelter

$59 weekdays/$62 weekends and holidays

Located off Rockport Rd./Countryside Ln. on RCA Park Dr., this accessible shelter has a grill and large playground nearby.

Maximum 30 people.

Upper Cascades Park—Lions Den Shelter

$72 weekdays/$87 weekends and holidays

This accessible shelter has an accessible playground, with adult and children’s picnic tables, electrical outlets, lights, two grills, and a drinking fountain located at the shelter.

Maximum 99 people.

Winslow Woods Park Shelter

$67 weekdays/$77 weekends and holidays

Located off S. Highland Ave., this accessible shelter has two grills and an accessible playground, electrical outlets, lights, and a drinking fountain. Maximum 99 people.

Bryan Park Fields 1 and 2

Bryan Park ballfields 1 and 2 are available for rent Saturdays and Sundays for baseball and softball practices. These fields are unlighted and rent for $10/hr. For reservation information, contact Scott Pedersen at 349-3774 or pederses@bloomington.in.gov.

Bryan Park Field 3

Bryan Park ballfield 3 is available for rent seven days a week for baseball or softball practices. The field is unlighted and rents for $10/hr. For reservation information, contact Scott Pedersen at 349-3774 or pederses@bloomington.in.gov.

Butler Park Field

Butler Park ballfield is available for rent seven days a week. Butler has a 200' fence. The field is unlighted and rents for $10/hr. For reservation information, contact Scott Pedersen at 349-3774 or pederses@bloomington.in.gov.

Lower Cascades Park

Lower Cascades Park has two 200' fenced fields with lights. Lower Cascades ballfields are located at 3601 N. Old State Road 37. For reservation information, contact Scott Pedersen at 349-3774 or pederses@bloomington.in.gov.

Olcott Park

Olcott Park has two multi-purpose fields that can be used for a variety of activities including soccer and football. For reservation information, contact Scott Pedersen at 349-3774 or pederses@bloomington.in.gov.

Twin Lakes Sports Park

Twin Lakes has four 300' fenced fields with lights. For reservation information contact Scott Pedersen at 349-3774 or pederses@bloomington.in.gov.

Winslow Sports Complex

Winslow Sports Complex has four 200' fenced fields with lights and one senior baseball field with lights. For reservation information, contact Scott Pedersen at 349-3774 or pederses@bloomington.in.gov.

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Griffy Lake Nature Preserve

Boathouse, 3400 N. Headley Rd.

Scenic woodlands teeming with wild flora and fauna surround the 109-acre Griffy Lake at this 1,220-acre nature preserve. Swimming is prohibited. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has stocked the lake with bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass, channel catfish, and crappie. Kayak, canoe, and stand up paddleboard rentals are available seasonally at Griffy Lake boathouse. To protect wildlife and visitors, all dogs must remain leashed while in the preserve. Nearby Ferguson Dog Park (4300 N. Stone Mill Rd.) accommodates dogs off-leash. For more information, call 349-3700.

City of Bloomington Parks & Recreation

For Nature and the Outdoors programs

See pgs. 29–31.

Griffy Lake Watercraft Rental Fees

Canoe/Kayak/SUP Rental (Two-hour limit on holidays/weekends) ...................................................... $9/hour 10-Rental Pass .............................................................................. $80 Available for purchase at the boathouse during regular business hours.

Groups (10+) wishing to make watercraft rental reservations Monday through Friday may do so by emailing Rebecca Swift at rebecca.swift@bloomington.in.gov. Rented watercraft returned to the boathouse after closing are subject to a minimum $20 late fee. A minimum $50 replacement fee is charged for lost, stolen, or damaged rental items.

Privately owned boat launch fees: $90/season, $9/day Boat motors are limited to electric trolling motors only.

Boathouse hours:

April and October: Saturday and Sunday only, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

May–August: Daily, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

September: Daily, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

November–March: Closed

Boathouse phone: 349-3732

Boathouse email: griffy.boathouse@bloomington.in.gov

Griffy Lake Trails: Trail guides are available at the Bloomington Parks and Recreation office and the Griffy Lake boathouse. Please respect this fragile environment by remaining on the marked trails. Mountain biking, horseback riding, and off-road vehicles are strictly prohibited.

AMENITIES: Seasonal restrooms and picnic tables next to boathouse

PARKING: Available by the boathouse

TRAILS: 10+ miles total, natural surface

Wetlands Trail .2 miles, Nature Trail .5 miles (loop), Griffy Creek Trail 1.5 miles, Hiking Trail 1.7 miles (loop)

Lanam Trail .6 miles, West North Shore Loop 1 mile, East North Shore Loop .5 miles

ACCESSIBILITY: Accessible .3 mile pathway along Griffy Lake includes five fishing access points and connects users to the north and south shore hiking trails. Accessible canoe and kayak launch fishing pier, and pathway along Griffy Lake.

Eco Outpost: Looking for a fun way to interact with the great outdoors? Visit the Eco Outpost to check out our display of natural objects like fossils, pine cones, seashells, and more. Borrow an Explorer Backpack and take a funfilled trek through the woods or your own backyard. The Eco Outpost is open during boathouse hours.

Switchyard Park - City of Bloomington, IN

Open 5 a.m.–11 p.m. daily

Switchyard Park is a 65-acre park located on the city’s south side established in 2019. The park is designed with multiple green initiatives including solar power, rain water recapture, and permeable pavers. The park straddles the B-Line Trail, a former railroad corridor that connects Switchyard Park to the surrounding neighbors and business as well as the downtown area and other trail systems to the south. Switchyard Park hosts a variety of indoor and outdoor activities including concerts, farmers markets, weddings, gala dinners, fitness classes, food truck events, seasonal events, and more.

Public Restrooms

• Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad restrooms open seasonally, April–October.

• Bloomington Police Department at Grimes Lane public restrooms open year ‘round.

Programs and Events at Switchyard Park

Tuesday Market pg. 18.

Bloomington Trivia pg. 19.

Children’s Expo pg. 19.

Art of Giving pg. 19.

50+ Expo pg. 20.

Happy Hours pg. 20.

Switchyard Park Concerts pg. 21.

Movies in the Park pg. 22.

Summer Solstice Celebration pg. 23.

Teen Art Lab pg. 23.

Adult Field Day pg. 24.

Junk in the Trunk pg. 24.

Get Outdoors Day pg. 30.

Switchyard Park Fitness Classes pg. 36.

Switchyard Park Rentals

Pavilion—11,000 sq. ft., available for rental 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Rental—four-hour min. (weekdays M–Th) $65/hr.

Rental—six-hour min. (weekends and holidays) $80/hr.

Pavilion Attached Patio (per day) $100

Pavilion AV/General Serup (per event)

Riser Stage $100

Projector/screen use, per day $50

Pipe and Drape $100

Pavilion Alcohol Service Fees

Pavilion Service and Consumption $50

Patio Consumption (no service) $100

Pavilion Closed Contaner Sale (no consumption) $50

Pavilion Lawn (per day) 17,586 sq. ft.

Rental (weekends and holidays) $120

North Activity Lawn (per day) 29,795 sq. ft.

Rental (weekdays M–Th) $90

Rental (weekends and holidays) $120

South Activity Lawn (per day) 30,301 sq. ft.

Rental (weekdays M–Th) $90

Pavilian Lawn Rental $120

Main Stage and Performance Lawn (per day)

Lawn: 30,301 sq. ft. Stage: 60' x 40'

Hourly practice use (per hour) $50/hr.

Non-profit—without theatrical lighting + $125 deposit $250

For-profit—without theatrical lighting + $200 deposit $400

Secondary Performance Lawn (per day) 123,840 sq. ft.

Rental (weekdays M–Th) $90

Rental (weekends and holidays) $120

OUTDOOR RENTALS FOR MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE, ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE, OR ALCOHOL PERMIT MAY REQUIRE A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT AND ADDITIONAL COSTS.

Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad

Memorial Day–Labor Day: Open daily, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Sept. 30 (Labor Day): Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Admission is free. Spray pad operating hours are subject to change. For updates, call the Aquatics Hotline at 349-3741.

For a complete list of rules guiding use of the spray pad, visit switchyardpark.com.

For details about Parks and Recreation Department events scheduled in Switchyard Park, see pgs. 18–24.

B-Line Trail

Basketball Cour t

Pickleball Cour ts

Bocce Ball Cour ts

Fitness Circuit

Community Gardens

Nor th Ac tivity Lawn

Grimes Lane entrance and parking

Bloomington Police Depar tment Public Restrooms Parking

Water Tower

South Rogers Street entrance and parking

Amenities include:

• basketball court

• 4 pickleball courts

• 3 bocce ball courts

• street style skate park

• fitness stations

• community gardens with 39 raised beds

• open greenspace

• stream and wetland

• Pavilion indoor event space

• picnic shelter

• shaded bosque seating

Bic ycle/skateboard repair station

South Ac tivity Lawn Skate Park

Pavilion Lawn

Parking

South Walnut Street entrance and parking

Main Stage

Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad

Parking Pavilion

Restrooms

• performance stage with lawn seating for 5,000

• Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad

• paved, accessible trails around and through the park

• paved, accessible B-Line Trail through the park

Bosque

Shelter Playground

Performance Lawn Secondar y Performance Lawn

Large Dog Park

Small Dog Park

B-Line Trail

• 4.7-acre dog park with fenced areas for large and small dogs

• vehicle parking lots at Rogers Street, Grimes Lane, and Walnut Street offer a total of 400+ spaces

Trail continues to Countr y Club Drive. Additional park ing across Countr y Club Drive.

Facilities—Bryan Park and Mills Pools

AQUATICS HOTLINE: 349-3741

Operating hours are subject to change based on weather conditions or attendance. The pools will close for thunder, lightning, and extremely cool temperatures, but will open in the rain.

Accessibility: Designated parking is available. Accessible toilet and shower in the men’s and women’s bathhouse. Accessible chair lift for persons needing assistance entering pool.

Supervision: All children under age 14 yrs. must be supervised by an adult age 18 yrs. and up at all times.

Refund policy: Admission fees, economy punch passes, and season passes are non-refundable. The pool, or portions of the pool, may close due to lifeguard shortages, low attendance, or threatening weather. No refunds for closings due to emergencies, contamination, or weather conditions. No refunds are provided for swim lessons after the first day of lessons.

Fee waivers: Apply for a pool admission fee waiver at the Parks and Recreation office in City Hall. Call 349-3700 or visit bloomington.in.gov/parks/pools for more information.

Bryan Park Pool • 1020 S. Woodlawn Ave.

Open May 27–Aug. 1 • 11 a.m.–7 p.m. daily

Open weekends only Aug. 5–Sept. 4.

Pool is open Monday, Sept. 4 (Labor Day)

Zero-depth activity pool for children under age 10 yrs., two waterslides, 17' drop slide, and concession area. Outside food and drink not permitted.

Admission Rates

$6/person

Ages 3 yrs. and younger admitted free.

Bryan Park Pool BACK-TO-SCHOOL HOURS

Mills Pool • 1100 W. 14th St.

Open May 27–July 30 • 11 a.m.–7 p.m. daily

Zero-depth activity pool for children under age 10 yrs., water basketball, diving board, and waterslide. Outside food and drink may be brought into Mills Pool. No glass containers or alcoholic beverages.

Admission Rates

$6/person

Ages 3 yrs. and younger admitted free.

Season Pass • $70

Good for admission for one person to both Bryan Park Pool and Mills Pool during the 2023 season. Passes may be purchased with a check, cash, or debit/credit card. Season passes are for sale only at Bryan Park Pool.

Economy 20-Punch Pass • $90

Valid for a total of 20 admissions to both Bryan Park and Mills Pools. For sale at Bryan Park Pool and Mills Pool.

Open Swim Day

Admission to Bryan Park Pool and Mills Pool is free on July 4 courtesy of the Bloomington Parks Foundation.

Junior Lifeguard Training

This class introduces lifesaving skills and includes an interactive session that does not take place in the pool. An outline of the types of skills needed for a lifeguarding position will be introduced, and participants will learn the importance of mastering fundamental skills required to be a lifeguard. Learn techniques for solving problems in emergency and high-stress situations.

Pre-requisites:

• Swim the front crawl for 25 yards.

• Swim the breaststroke for 25 yards.

• Tread water for 5 minutes with arms and legs.

• Swim on the back for 25 yards.

• Submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater. Sa 6/3–6/24 • 10–11:30 a.m.

Register by 5/30 • 220108-A

$110/person • For ages 11–14 yrs.

Bryan Park Pool

Pool Rentals

For specific availability, contact the Parks and Recreation office at 349-3700. Pool reservations can be made in person at the Parks and Recreation office in City Hall or online at bloomington.in.gov/parks/rentals/pools. Bryan Park Pool and Mills Pools are perfect locations for your summertime event. Rental rates include lifeguards and customer service staff. Food and drink may be brought in, but must remain in designated concession areas; alcoholic beverages, smoking and vaping are not permitted. Bryan Park Pool and Mills Pool are available for rent typically between the hours of 7:15–9 p.m.

BRYAN PARK POOL

Entire Pool Facility ... $350/hr

Main Pool $300/hr

(excludes Limestone Lagoon)

MILLS POOL

Entire Pool Facility ...... $225/hr