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Bloomington Parks & Recreation "We create community through people, parks, and programs."

The City of Bloomington Illinois' Parks & Recreation Department exists to maintain and enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Bloomington by providing park, recreation and leisure opportunities through organized programs and by acquiring, developing, maintaining, preserving, and enhancing recreation areas, open spaces, and facilities, in the most cost-efficient manner."We create community through people, parks, and programs.

💫 Get ready for the Halloween Open Skate at the Bloomington Ice Center! Halloween music, treats, and a special skating p...
10/24/2026

💫 Get ready for the Halloween Open Skate at the Bloomington Ice Center! Halloween music, treats, and a special skating performance!
Plus, skaters who wear costumes will receive $1.00 off admission!
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👤 All ages welcome!
📆 Sunday, October 25
⏰ 2:30-4:00 PM

10/24/2026

🎃TODAY (10/24) & Sun. (10/25) at the Zoo!🎃
Sat. from 5-8PM & Sun. from 12-3PM!

🌟 Ages 18+ – Ladies Night Out: Needle Felted Ornaments! 🌟Needle felting is fun, relaxing, and totally magical. ✨🐑In this...
10/24/2026

🌟 Ages 18+ – Ladies Night Out: Needle Felted Ornaments! 🌟
Needle felting is fun, relaxing, and totally magical. ✨🐑
In this cozy class, you’ll learn how to use wool and a special felting needle to create whimsical ornaments perfect for your holiday tree! 🎄💫 Each participant will head home with a take‑home kit so you can keep creating. 🧵🎁 Bring a crispy soda 🥤 or a warm coffee ☕ and all your creative energy — we’ll provide the snacks + supplies! 🍪🎨Gather your friends and make it a festive night out! 🎉🌙

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🏀 Hoopsters: Ages 5-8Learn the fundamentals. Build teamwork. Have fun!Players will practice dribbling, shooting, passing...
10/24/2026

🏀 Hoopsters: Ages 5-8
Learn the fundamentals. Build teamwork. Have fun!
Players will practice dribbling, shooting, passing, and teamwork through exciting basketball drills and activities. Skills are progressively taught and reviewed throughout the session, with a recreational game on the final day!🏀 Sign up today via the link https://shorturl.at/JzLel

10/23/2026

It’s spooky season at Bloomington Parks & Recreation! 👻

📢 It's officially the FINAL week of the FREE Great Pumpkin Hunt! Participants have until 9:00 AM on Thursday, October 29...
10/23/2026

📢 It's officially the FINAL week of the FREE Great Pumpkin Hunt! Participants have until 9:00 AM on Thursday, October 29, to find the parks in the clues! 🎃

⚠️ Don't forget: You can still participate in the final week even if you haven't participated in previous weeks!

🔎 Find the clues for the final week (week 4) and post your findings in the Facebook Event at facebook.com/cityblmBPARD/ > Events > Past

Happy Pumpkin Hunting!
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10/23/2026

🎃 Sat., Oct. 24 from 5-8PM AND Sun., Oct. 25 from 12-3PM at the Zoo!

🎉 Messy STEM for Ages 8–13! 🔬⚙️💡Get ready for hands-on STEM fun! Kids will dive into exciting science experiments, engin...
10/23/2026

🎉 Messy STEM for Ages 8–13! 🔬⚙️
💡Get ready for hands-on STEM fun! Kids will dive into exciting science experiments, engineering challenges, and messy creations that spark curiosity and build problem‑solving skills. 🧪
Dress for a mess as we mix, build, test, and discover through interactive activities that make learning unforgettable! 🎨🛠️ All materials are provided — just bring your creativity! ✨ Sign up today https://shorturl.at/LtJzU

📢 Oct. sessions are filling up fast! 📢 Sign up TODAY!✨Ages 3-5 (with an adult) are welcome to join us at the zoo for a f...
10/22/2026

📢 Oct. sessions are filling up fast! 📢 Sign up TODAY!
✨Ages 3-5 (with an adult) are welcome to join us at the zoo for a fun and educational experience that includes stories, crafts, a snack, and more! 💻 Learn more/register here: https://shorturl.at/yrNlX

✨ Glow-Up Alert! ✨Our upstairs restrooms at the Lincoln Leisure Center have undergone a little makeover and are back in ...
10/22/2026

✨ Glow-Up Alert! ✨
Our upstairs restrooms at the Lincoln Leisure Center have undergone a little makeover and are back in business!
✔️ Fresh paint
✔️ New flooring
✔️ Updated mirrors
✔️ New soap & towel dispensers
✔️ A few finishing touches on the walls
It's amazing what a little refresh can do. We can't wait for you to see it!

Address

109 E Olive Street
Bloomington, IL
61701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13094342260

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