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Tag: City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department
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Bloomington Parks and Recreation Earns Fifth National Accreditation
The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department has again earned its place among the nation’s top parks and recreation agencies with its fifth…
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Deputy Mayor Mick Renneisen Plans April Retirement
Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton has announced that Deputy Mayor Mick Renneisen plans to retire from his position on April 23 after four decades of…
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Fighting Invasive Species Takes Community Effort
Monarch caterpillars are picky eaters, dining exclusively on the leaves of the milkweed plant. Monarch butterflies are equally picky, only laying their eggs on…
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57 Acres of Fun and Fitness: Switchyard Park to Open November 16-17
Bloomington park lovers will have a new stomping ground when Switchyard Park opens November 16. Spanning 57 acres, the park runs from West Grimes…
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City Starts Senior Center at Mall: Open on Tuesdays and Thursdays
While most Bloomington residents head to College Mall to peruse racks of clothing or maybe have lunch, Deborah Hill recently found herself in the…
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Parks & Rec Passport to Play Is a ‘Bucket List for Parents’
Kids will have no reason to say there’s nothing to do this summer thanks to the new City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department…
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Under the Weather: How Climate Change is Messing with Monroe County
Indiana’s seasons aren’t quite what they used to be. Wet springs that lead to floods are often followed by summers with dangerously high temperatures.…
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Stop, Drop, and Give Me Ten! Fire Department Offers Free Workouts (Stop Gallery)
This summer, the City of Bloomington and the Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) are once again offering residents a chance to get in a free…
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City Wraps up Bicentennial Year With New Trails, Swag, and Party
Bloomington is capping its bicentennial year by initiating a plan to build new trails for recreation and transportation.