City of Bloomington, Indiana Parks and Recreation Department Program Guide, Winter/Spring 2021 by Bloomington, Indiana Parks and Recreation Department

Januaryâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;April 2021

Program Guide

Programs, events, and facilities may be modified or cancelled based on CDC and local health department guidelines. Visit bloomington.in.gov or call 812-349-3700 for up-to-date information.

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City of Bloomington, IN - Parks and Recreation

In honor and memory of Joan Olcott February 28, 1929–March 27, 2020

The Bloomington community, including the Bloomington Parks Foundation and the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, lost a community treasure, Joan Olcott, on March 27, 2020. Joan, and her late husband Lloyd, were instrumental in the development and support of numerous parks and recreation initiatives over their lifetimes. Both Joan and Lloyd served on the Parks Foundation Board at different times in their lives. The epitome of their generosity and public mindedness was evidenced by their 50th wedding anniversary gift of funding a playground at their namesake, Olcott Park, in 2001. Joan was particularly interested in assuring that children of limited means had access to parks and recreation services. She made a substantial gift to the Parks Foundation, after her husband’s passing in 2001, to ensure that there would be adequate funds to accommodate scholarships to parks services for children in need. My personal favorite memory of Joan was how she always greeted me when we saw each other. With a sweet smile, and kisses to my cheeks, she would always ask me, “How’s my favorite parks and recreation director?” I will forever miss her and Lloyd and will always smile when I think of that greeting and their tremendous positive impact on our community. —Mick Renneisen, Deputy Mayor Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department Administrator, 1996–2015 I had the distinct pleasure of working with Joan on many community boards and projects. She was the quintessential colleague with her measured, thoughtful advice and counsel as well as being one of the most gracious people I have ever known. She cared so deeply for children and their well-being, always ready to support any efforts to provide the services they need. Her commitment to the annual Don Brineman Golf Scramble has left a lasting legacy for 28 years, raising tens of thousands of dollars for scholarships for local children to join in Parks Department programs. Joan is dearly missed. —Debbie Lemon, Bloomington Parks Foundation

DO YOUR PART TO SLOW THE SPREAD OF COVID-19! • If you are sick, or have any symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. • Practice physical distancing by staying at least 6 feet away from others. • Masks are mandatory outside if 6 feet distance cannot be maintained. • Wash your hands thoroughly and often; sneeze and cough into your elbow; avoid touching your face. Bloomington Parks and Recreation has put safety measures in place t o slow the spread of COVID-19. However, we cannot guarantee you or m embers of your family will not contract an illness. By participating in o r attending an event, you voluntarily assume the risk of exposure or infection, and resulting illness or death.

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Our mission is to provide essential services, facilities and programs necessary for the positive development and well-being of the community through the provision of parks, greenways, trails and recreational facilities while working in cooperation with other service providers in the community in order to maximize all available resources. Programs and events may be modified or cancelled based on local health department guidelines. For updated information, visit bloomington.in.gov/parks.

January–April 2021 Program Guide Table of Contents

General Information......................................1–3 Inclusive Recreation..........................................3 Facilities.......................................................4–16 Community Gardening.....................................8 Cascades Golf Course........................................5 Switchyard Park.............................................6–7 Frank Southern Ice Arena...........................9–11 Twin Lakes Recreation Center..... 12–13, 28–32 Griffy Lake Nature Preserve...........................13 Rentals........................................4–5, 7–8, 12–13 Facilities, Trails, and Parks with map.......14–15 Shelter House and Ballfield Rentals...............16 Community Events....................................17–20 Preschool..........................................................21 Youth..........................................................22–25 Nature and the Outdoors..........................26–27 Adults—Twin Lakes Recreation Center..................... 12–13, 28–32 Adults.........................................................28–34 Volunteer Opportunities..................................3 Sponsorship/Parks Partners...........................35 Registration.....................................................36 Bloomington Parks and Recreation Staff..................inside back cover

Index 50+ Expo..................................................... 20 A Fair of the Arts—Call to Artists............ 18 Active&Fit.................................................... 29 Adult (50+) FREE Programs..................... 28 Adult Tennis Lessons................................ 33 Baby Time................................................... 21 Ballroom Dancing...................................... 34

Pop-Up Programming.............................. 20

Flurry Scurry Pajama Run......................... 18

Spring Break Pop-Up Programs.............. 19

Garden Tools 101..........................................8

Spring Foraging in Bloomington: Natural Art and Edibles......................... 27

Power Vinyasa............................................ 31 Bloomington Walking Club..................... 33 Preschool Story Hour................................ 21 ED LL25 Bloomington Youth Basketball.............. E C RenewActive............................................... 29 CAN Boot Camp.................................................. 30 Restorative Yoga....................................... 31 Children’s Expo.......................................... 19 Salamander Scramble............................... 27 Community Gardening................................8 Sensory Hike............................................... 27 Core 360...................................................... 30 Silver&Fit..................................................... 29 Dormant Fruit Tree Pruning.......................8 SilverSneakers............................................ 29 Endwright East Active Living The Skating School.................................... 10 Community Center................................. 34 Special Olympics Indiana— Excel Tae Kwon Do.................................... 32 Monroe County....................................... 33 Fitness Assessments................................. 28 Spring/Summer Adult FitnessCoach.............................................. 29 Softball Leagues..................................... 34

Gardening Classes........................................8 Gardening Success Starts with Soil Health..........................................8 Group Exercise Registration.................... 30 Hatha Yoga................................................. 30 H.I.I.T............................................................ 30 Hockey Initiation II.......................................9 Kid City Break Days................................... 24 Kid City Summer Camps.....................22–23 Life & Water Cycles.................................... 27 Mad Paws Doggie Egg Hunt.................... 19 Maple Syrup Made Easy........................... 27 Migratory Bird Hike................................... 27

Spring into Gardening.............................. 27 Tennis and Pickleball Courts in City Parks....................................... 25, 33 TLC for Tools..................................................8 Toy Time...................................................... 21 Tracks & Trails............................................ 27 Turf Time for Toddlers.............................. 21 USA Softball Umpire Class....................... 33 Winter Palooza........................................... 18 Women in Nature Gaining Skills (W.I.N.G.S.)..................................... 26 Yin Yoga...................................................... 31 Yoga Core.................................................... 31

Banneker Community Center Virtual Programs..................................... 21

Movies in the Parks— Disney Trivia and Movie Night: Beauty and the Beast................................. 18

Basketball Future Stars............................ 21

Nature Sounds........................................... 20

Youth Tennis Lessons............................... 24

Beginning Yoga......................................... 30

Personal Training...................................... 28

ZUMBA......................................................... 31

Beneath a Moonlit Sky.............................. 27

Physical Fridays......................................... 21

ZUMBA Gold............................................... 31

Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market...................................... 17

Pickleball............................................... 13, 32

Yoga Stretch............................................... 31 Youth Baseball........................................... 24

Front cover: Playing in the snow at our parks can be fun! Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather. Photo by Sarah Owen.

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Adult Volleyball......................................... 32

Bloomington Trivia Championship Series............................. 19

General Information

Welcome to City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation!

General Information

City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department City Hall, 401 N. Morton St., Ste. 250 Phone: 349-3700 Fax: 349-3705 parks@bloomington.in.gov

HOTLINE NUMBERS City of Bloomington, IN Parks and Recreation

Community Events Performing Arts Series Peoples Park Concerts

349-3754

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Outdoor Sports (Tennis, Softball, etc.)

349-3610

January–April 2021 Program Guide Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Closings (entire City Hall is closed): Christmas Day (December 25),

New Year’s Day (January 1), Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 18), and Spring Holiday (April 2) Services offered: Program/event registration, scholarship and fee waiver applications, shelter rentals, ballfield rentals, maps, brochures, sponsorship inquiries (see page 35), and community relations. Parking: Designated visitor spaces available in lot on north end of City Hall. Metered parking on Morton Street and in the Morton Street parking garage located at Seventh and Morton Streets (entrance on Morton Street). Accessibility: Designated parking spaces in North and South lots, ramp/sidewalk access from parking lots, automatic doors at south entrance, elevator located inside main entrance, restrooms available on ground and second floor level. Mayor of Bloomington John Hamilton Parks and Recreation Department Administrator Paula McDevitt

Board of Park Commissioners Kathleen Mills—President Israel Herrera Ellen Rodkey

The Board of Park Commissioners holds regular meetings the fourth Tuesday of every month, which are open to the public. Meetings begin at 4 p.m. and are held virtually via Zoom. Citizens of Bloomington are invited to visit the Board of Park Commissioners meetings with questions or concerns regarding city parks and recreation programs, events, and facilities. Equal Opportunity This program receives federal funds from the National Park Service. Regulations of the U.S. Department of the Interior strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in departmental federally assisted programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or handicap. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity or facility operated by a recipient of federal assistance should write to: Director, Equal Opportunity Program, U.S. Department of the Interior, P.O. Box 37127, Washington D.C. 20013-7127

All phone numbers for Bloomington Parks and Recreation staff and facilities are in the 812 area code.

Frank Southern Ice Arena (Fall, Winter, Spring)

349-3741

Additional numbers Maintenance Headquarters Rose Hill and White Oak Cemeteries

349-3498

Inclusive Recreation Services

349-3747

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To receive the program guide, or if you do not wish to receive the program guide, call 349-3700 and ask to be added to or removed from the mailing list.

Photo policy

Parks and Recreation staff may videotape or take photos of participants in programs and at special events or of people in parks or on park properties. These photos may be used in future program guides, brochures, fliers or other materials used to promote Parks and Recreation.

Please recycle this guide.

This guide is printed with soy-based ink on 30 percent post-consumer recycled paper.

No refunds are provided after the first day of a program. All refunds are subject to a $2 administrative fee. If the $2 charge does not cover costs incurred by the Department, the refund may be pro-rated in addition to the $2 charge. There are no refunds on season passes or punch passes. Full refunds are given for all classes cancelled by Parks and Recreation. Allow four weeks for refund requests to be processed.

Scholarships

Because some residents are unable to participate in our programs due to economic hardship, the Bloomington Parks Foundation provides youth scholarships to offset certain fees and charges. Scholarship applications can be obtained at the Parks and Recreation office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., at any Department facility, or online at bloomington.in.gov/parks. Scholarship applications must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the start of the program for which applying. Proof of income and Monroe County residency is required. For more information, call 349-3700.

Space is Limited—Register Early!

Most programs have limited space available as well as registration deadlines. After the registration deadline please call for space availability. Register online at bloomington.in.gov/parks, or by sending in the enrollment form in this guide, or in person from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation office, 401 N. Morton St., Ste. 250.

Special Use Permits

Detailed information and forms are available online at bloomington.in.gov/parks/rentals/mobile-stages.

Substitution Policy

Parks and Recreation reserves the right to use substitute instructors and alternate facilities when necessary.

Bloomington Parks and Recreation is committed to an inclusive approach to recreation. Inclusion is individuals with and without disabilities participating in recreation activities together. Reasonable accommodations are individualized techniques and resources used to enhance program participation without fundamentally altering a program.

How to request reasonable accommodation:

1. When you register, mark “yes” in the inclusive service request section. At least two weeks notification prior to the registration deadline for each program is required. In some cases reasonable accommodation may take longer. 2. Request and complete an inclusion questionnaire. 3. Inclusive Recreation Coordinator will contact participant to establish an individualized inclusion plan. Special Olympics Indiana—Monroe County, see page 33.

Employment with Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department Seeking Certified Fitness Instructors

The Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department is expanding drop-in fitness classes in the parks in Spring– Summer 2021. We hope to offer a wide variety of exercise and movement styles and we’d love to hear from you! If you are interested in teaching classes in some of our city’s beautiful parks, contact the Health and Wellness Coordinator, Jess Klein, at kleinj@bloomington.in.gov.

For more information about full-time positions, visit bloomington.in.gov/departments/hr/jobs For seasonal opportunities, visit bloomington.in.gov/parks/employment

Support Parks and the Community and Promote Your Business—Become a Parks Partner Bloomington Parks and Recreation offers a variety of programs for all ages and interests. If you are trying to reach youth, families, young adults, or adults over age 50 yrs., we have the medium to promote your product or service. If your business believes in supporting the community, quality of life, and environment, we have many sponsorship options to choose from. See page 35 for more information.

Get Involved ... Volunteer! Look for the volunteer symbol throughout the program guide. To register for volunteer opportunities, visit bloomington.in.gov/parksvol. Parks and Recreation volunteers provide valuable services to the community by assisting with events and programs in a variety of ways. There are many opportunities for individuals and groups to choose from.

For additional information regarding volunteer opportunities, email Sarah Owen at parksvol@bloomington.in.gov.

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A Special Event Permit is required to hold a large-scale event in Bloomington’s beautiful city parks. A Special Event Permit is also required to hold a race, walk, run, or other event on the B-Line Trail, Clear Creek Trail, Jackson Creek Trail, or any other trail owned and managed by the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call Hsiung Marler, Switchyard Park General Manager, at 349-3961. Mobile Stage Rental: Groups may apply to rent Bloomington Parks and Recreation’s mobile stage for performances within the City of Bloomington city limits. A refundable deposit is required. For more information, call Crystal Ritter, Community Events Coordinator, at 349-3962. Hourly Park Permit: Park visitation has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic as people seek safe, accessible outdoor spaces for recreation and wellness. To better accommodate groups who wish to hold classes or programs in City parks, we have updated the Hourly Permit. For more information, contact Health and Wellness Coordinator Jess Klein at 349-3771. Approval for Alcohol Sales: Groups may request to serve beer and/or wine at an event, once the group has successfully applied for a Special Event Permit. Beer and/or wine ONLY may be served in city-owned parks, trails, and facilities, and ONLY with approval. Noise Permits: Depending on the nature of the special event, a Noise Permit from the City of Bloomington Public Works Department may also be required. For more information about Noise Permits, contact the Department of Public Works at 349-3410. Permits for Filming: For more information about obtaining a permit for commercial filming in city parks, contact Julie Ramey, Community Relations Manager, at 349-3719.

For more information, contact Amy Shrake, a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, at 349-3747 or shrakea@bloomington.in.gov.

General Information

Refund Policy

Facilities

Allison-Jukebox Community Center

Banneker Community Center 930 W. Seventh St. • 349-3735

351 S. Washington St. • 349-3731 Hours: Call 349-3731 for facility hours and times for scheduled classes/programs. Coordinator: Amy Shrake, CTRS Bus Line: #1 South Facility information: Two large activity rooms, restrooms, and a full kitchen are available for rental. Rental hours are 7 a.m. to midnight. Call 349-3731 for reservation and availability. Accessibility: Designated parking space and accessible entrance in rear/southeast side of building, accessible restrooms. The City of Bloomington is following public health advice to take precautionary measures to limit the local impact of COVID-19.

Rentals

All room rentals require a 50% deposit. Room Nonprofit Private Activity room (two available)

$45/hour/room $55/hour/room

Entire building

$65/hour

$85/hour

Ten tables and 60 chairs are available for use. Twenty-two free parking spaces, and three free accessible parking spaces, are available behind the building. Available for rent daily between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. Call 812-349-3731 for reservation and availability. All room rentals require a 50% deposit.

Room

Nonprofit rate Private Rate

The “Carpet Room” (carpet flooring) 1,500 sq. ft. (62.5' x 24') maximum capacity 50 people.

$45/hour

The “Tile Room” (vinyl tile flooring) 1,150 sq. ft. (48' x 24') maximum capacity 80 people.

$45/hour

$55/hour

$45/hour

Break Days See page 24. Summer camp registration opens March 5. See pages 22–23.

Buskirk-Chumley Theater BCT Management, Inc. 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN 47408

323-3020 • boxoffice@buskirkchumley.org www.buskirkchumley.org

Hours: Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Facility Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Closings: Winter Break (December 21–January 1), Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 18) Spring Break (March 15–19), Spring Holiday (April 2) Coordinator: Erik Pearson Specialist: Cory Hawkins 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, Family Resource Center (third floor) 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.

Evans-Porter Memorial Library

The Banneker Community Center is proud to host the Evans-Porter Memorial Library. Newly updated and growing, 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.

Reserve Space at Banneker for Family Fun

To reserve a time to use a room for free at the Banneker Community Center, go online NEW! to bloomington.in.gov/banneker at least 24 hours in advance. The Evans-Porter Memorial Library, gym, kitchen, and third floor are available for reservation. Each room has a different maximum capacity (gym–40; third floor–10; library–5). Reservations are ongoing and are available one month at a time. Visitors must enter through the gym off Elm Street, check in with a staff member, and have a temperature screening before proceeding to the rental space. A limited amount of equipment is available in each space. There is a 30-minute break between reservations for cleaning. Safely join many of our weekly programs on the YouTube or Facebook page!

BloomingtonParks City of Bloomington, IN Banneker Community Center The Buskirk-Chumley Theater is a 600-seat, historic theater in downtown Bloomington. Beautifully restored by the Bloomington Area Arts Council, the theater is currently managed by a private non-profit organization, BCT Management, Inc. The theater is a valued community resource, available for public or private events. For more information, contact the theatre at 812-323-3022 or director@buskirkchumley.org.

3550 N. Kinser Pk. • 349-3764 Call for seasonal hours. Visit us online to reserve a tee time!

bloomington.in.gov/cascades @Cascadesgc Cascades Golf Course

2021 RATES Season Passes (in-city/non-city)

Junior $220/$250

18 yrs. and younger

Student $400/$425

18 yrs. and up—with valid student ID

Adult $550/$590 Adult spouse $220/$250 Senior $500/$540 Senior spouse $220/$250 62 yrs. and up

Family $800/$900 Cascades Special $35

Cascades Golf Course consists of three nine-hole courses, which can be combined to create three separate 18-hole configurations. The Quarry Course is the oldest of the three courses, dating back to 1928. The Quarry Course is a par-35, playing a maximum of 2,995 yards. The Pine Course was constructed in 1931 and is a par-36, playing a maximum of 3,135 yards. The Ridge Course is the newest course, opened in 2000. The Ridge Course is a par-36 which plays a maximum of 3,086 yards. Individual or group golf lessons may be scheduled with our on-site golf pro by calling 349-3764. Leagues are offered for all ages. Beer and soft drinks are available for purchase from concessions. Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission regulations prohibit individuals from bringing their own alcoholic beverages onto the golf course. Opened in 2019, the Clubhouse at Cascades Golf Course boasts a towering ceiling and a room surrounding by floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the driving range, putting green, and rolling hills of Cascades! Overhead doors can be opened onto the attached patio (47' × 19') in nice weather, expanding the available space for your next gathering. A warming kitchen and restroom are both located inside the clubhouse.

Cascades Golf Course

About Cascades Golf Course

The Clubhouse is available for rent by the hour or by the day. Rent the Clubhouse in conjunction with your golf outing, or as a stand-alone venue. For more information about renting the Clubhouse at Cascades Golf Course, or to check availability, contact Megan Stark at 349-3770 or starme@bloomington.in.gov.

18 holes and cart

18 Holes green fees $22

Student Rate* $17

*Valid student ID required.

10-Play Pass $175 9-hole 10-Play Pass $130 Range Balls, large $6 Range Balls, small $4 20-Bucket Range Balls $100 9-hole cart fee $7.50 18-hole cart fee $15 Staff:

Aaron Craig, PGA Golf Facilities Manager Jason Sims, PGA Golf Programs Coordinator

Accessibility:

Designated parking spaces in lot. Restrooms and main entrance all accessible.

Space in the Cascades Clubhouse is available for rent ! All room rentals require a 50% deposit.

Banquet Room—47' × 33' • Max. capacity 80* $400/day $50/hour $100/golf outing

Conference Room—13' x 12' • Max. capacity 12* $25/hour $150/day *Maximum capacity dependent on CDC guidelines and county board of health regulations.

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9 Holes green fees $15

Facilities—Switchyard Park 6

OPEN 5 a.m.–11 p.m. daily Spray Pad at Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Open Memorial Day through mid-September. Switchyard Park is a 65-acre park located on the city’s south side. The park is a culmination of decades of planning, as both city leaders and residents saw the potential of an abandoned railroad switchyard to become a destination park for people of all ages and abilities. Completed in November 2019, Switchyard Park at the onset required substantial remediation of coal ash and cinders, the result of the property’s historic use as a railroad switchyard. Bloomington citizens had unprecedented input into the creation of the park, and into the selection of park amenities. The park straddles the city’s B-Line Trail, a 3.1-mile former railroad corridor that provides an avenue for transportation to and from the park and surrounding neighborhoods, and for economic development in the form of restaurants, housing, art galleries, and other businesses.

Amenities include:

• basketball court • 4 pickleball courts • 3 bocce ball courts • skate park • fitness stations • community gardens with 39 raised beds • open greenspace • stream and wetland • performance stage with lawn seating for 5,000 • Pavilion indoor event space • picnic shelter • shaded bosque seating • Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad • 4.7-acre dog park with fenced areas for large and small dogs • paved, accessible trails around and through the park • 3.1-mile paved, accessible B-Line Trail through the park • vehicle parking lots at Rogers Street, Grimes Lane, and Walnut Street offer a total of 400+ spaces

1601 S. Rogers St. • bloomington.in.gov/switchyard

Secondary Performance Lawn

Pavilion

Pavilion Lawn

Main Stage and Performance Lawn

Switchyard Park Rentals

2021 fee

Picnic Shelter (per day) 1,800 sq. ft. per side

South Activity Lawn

North Activity Lawn

Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza

Switchyard Park Rentals

2021 fee

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

Rental (weekdays M–F)

$75

Rental (weekends and holidays)

$90

Pavilion—11,000 sq. ft.

Rental (weekdays M–Th)

$75

Rental (weekends and holidays)

$90

South Activity Lawn (per day) 30,301 sq. ft. $250

Rental (weekdays M–Th)

$75

Rental—per four-hour block (weekends and holidays)

$300

Rental (weekends and holidays)

$90

Rental—per day + $250 deposit (weekdays M–F)

$500

Rental—per day + $300 deposit (weekends and holidays)

$600

Projector use—per projector, per day

$25

Hourly practice use (per hour)

$50

Non-profit—without theatrical lighting + $100 deposit

$200

Rental (weekdays M–Th)

$75

For-profit—without theatrical lighting + $125 deposit

$250

Rental (weekends and holidays)

$90

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

Main Stage and Performance Lawn (per day) Lawn: 30,301 sq. ft. Stage: 60' x 40'

Secondary Performance Lawn (per day) 123,840 sq. ft. Rental (weekdays M–Th)

$75

Rental (weekends and holidays)

$90

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Rental—per four-hour block (weekdays M–Th)

Community Gardens—see page 8

Facilities—Switchyard Park

Picnic Shelter

All rentals for more than 100 people, additional physical infrastructure, or alcohol permit may require a special event permit and additional costs.

For details about reserving space, contact Hsiung Marler at 349-3961 or marlerh@bloomington.in.gov.

Community Gardening and Gardening Classes

Community Gardening Community gardens are a place for all levels of gardener, from aspiring to master gardener. Join us and reap all of the benefits that community gardens offer. Access to delicious, nutritious, fresh food is just the beginning. Gardeners: • experience physical and mental health benefits • enjoy the sights and sounds of nature • meet people with a shared interest • carry out their own food culture • engage children in experiential learning • help their families develop healthy eating habits • learn tips from experts in our classes • join us at a community event The Bloomington Community Gardening Program provides the infrastructure so that you can grow your own food with little financial or material investment. We provide: • deer fencing • access to water • communal tools • composting • knowledgeable garden staff who are ready to help you • a monthly garden newsletter Visit bloomington.in.gov/parks/community-gardening or contact communitygardens@bloomington.in.gov for more information. Registration for new gardeners begins Wednesday, February 17 and continues until all plots are rented.

Financial assistance is available.

Butler Park Community Gardens

Nestled in the southwest corner of Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park at the intersection of West Ninth and North John Streets, Butler Park Community Garden is a place for members of the public to try their hand at organic gardening in rented plots. The garden includes 50 organic in-ground plots (available in two sizes), as well as three raised beds for rent.

Code

Annual cost

165201-A $40/in-city, $47/non-city 165201-B $40/in-city, $47/non-city 165201-C $53/in-city, $61/non-city

Description

Organic Small Plot (approx. 95 sq. ft) Organic Raised Bed (approx. 32 sq. ft) Organic Large Plot (approx. 140 sq. ft)

Switchyard Park Community Gardens

Located at the north end of the park, accessible by the B-Line Trail or the West Grimes Lane parking lot, Switchyard Park Community Garden is a place for members of the public to try their hand at organic gardening in rented raised beds.

Code

Annual cost

165203-A $40/in-city, $47/non-city

Description

Raised Bed (approx. 24–32 sq. ft)

Willie Streeter Community Gardens

In Winslow Woods Park on South Highland Ave., Willie Streeter Community Garden is a place for members of the public to try their hand at gardening in rented plots. The garden includes in-ground plots (available in two sizes), as well as raised beds for rent.

Code

Annual cost

165202-A $40/in-city, $47/non-city 165202-B $40/in-city, $47/non-city 165202-C $75/in-city, $87/non-city

Description Raised Bed (32 sq. ft) Small Plot (100 sq. ft) Large Plot (200 sq. ft)

Gardening Classes For more information, contact Sarah Mullin at 349-3704 or mullins@bloomington.in.gov. For ages 18 yrs. and up.

Dormant Fruit Tree Pruning

Learn how to prune and tend fruit trees during the dormant season. There will be a 30-minute instruction period followed by 90 minutes of hands-on pruning time with assistance from leaders. Please bring your own gloves and pruning equipment if you have it. We will have some supplies to share if necessary. Instructors: BCO Leaders Sa 2/6 • 2–4 p.m. • Register by 2/4. This class is donation based. Proceeds support the Bloomington Community Gardening Program and the Bloomington Community Orchard. Bloomington Community Orchard, 2120 S. Highland Ave.

Garden Tools 101

In gardening, knowing the right tool for the task is key. Using the proper tools in the correct way helps you find more success in your garden with less stress on the body. Learn about the tools that we keep around our gardens; some we will discuss include soil knives, stirrup hoes, hand pruners, spades and rakes. We will show you how and when to use them to yield the best results. Instructor: Marie Becker, Working Foreperson, City of Bloomington Landscaping W 3/10 • 5:30–7 p.m. • Register by 3/9 • 165205-A $10/in-city, $12/non-city Allison-Jukebox Community Center

TLC for Tools

Let’s get ready for spring! Bring your hand pruners and we will get technical. We will disassemble, clean, grease, reassemble and sharpen hand pruners. All good tools need some winter TLC and we will show you how. If you don’t have your own pair of pruners but would like to learn about tool TLC, we will have some extras that you can clean up for the Community Gardening Program. Instructor: Marie Becker, Working Foreperson, City of Bloomington Landscaping W 3/24 • 5:30–7 p.m. • Register by 3/23 • 165204-A $10/in-city, $12/non-city Allison-Jukebox Community Center

Gardening Success Starts with Soil Health

Learn techniques from soil health experts that will save you time and energy in the garden and help build the foundation for a garden that thrives. We will talk about the benefits of mulching, incorporating cover crops into your rotation, plant spacing, reducing soil disturbance, and building your soil microbiology. Instructors: Cara Bergschneider and Devin Brown Su 4/25 • 1:30–3:30 p.m. • Register by 4/23 • 165207-A $10/in-city, $12/non-city Willie Streeter Community Gardens

Call the Ice Information Hotline for public skating times, holiday skating hours, open ice times, special events, and weather-related closings.

2100 S. Henderson St. • 349-3740

A maximum of 75 skaters are allowed on the ice pad at one time. The front doors will be locked with 45 minutes remaining in the session. Sports Facility Manager: Dee Tuttle Sports Facility/Maintenance Manager: Hsiung Marler Facility information: Ice pad, locker rooms, restrooms, concessions, lobby, skate rental, skate sharpening Accessibility: Accessible lobby area and restrooms

Public Skating

Public Skating: October 16 through February 26 Monday through Friday: Noon–2:30 p.m. Friday: 7–9 p.m. Saturday: 1:30–3 p.m. 7–9 p.m. (Lunar Skating) 9:15–11 p.m. (Night Owl) Sunday: 3–5 p.m. General Admission: $6 Skate Rental: $3 New Skate Sharpening: $10 Skate Sharpening: $6 and $7 (immediate service) Economy Pass: $54 (10 sessions, excludes skate rental)

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Skate in a specially lit, lunar-like arena while listening to the best hits of the ’80s, ’90s and today courtesy of the Arena’s super-watt sound system. Groups of all sizes and skaters of all ability levels are welcome! Lunar skating involves the use of strobe and other special-effect lighting. Lunar Skating does not take place 12/19, 12/26, or 1/2. Sa 10/16–2/26 • 7–9 p.m. $6 admission, $3 skate rental

Night Owl Skating

Enjoy late-night skating at the Frank Southern Ice Arena. Night Owl Skating does not take place 12/19, 12/26, or 1/2. Sa 10/16–2/26 • 9:15–11 p.m. $6 admission, $3 skate rental

Hockey Initiation II

noon–6 p.m.

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Lunar Skating

Ice skating lessons

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This program follows the USA Hockey curriculum to teach fundamental skating and hockey skills while providing a positive experience for beginning hockey players. The primary focus of instruction is on skating, puck handling, passing, and shooting. Equipment required: a bicycle helmet, any type of gloves, and a hockey stick. Participants prepared to move to the next level are invited to join a House Hockey team. Registration for the House Hockey program continues throughout the ice season. Su 1/10–2/14 • 1:45–2:45 p.m. Register by 1/8 • 125017-A $55/in-city, $60/non-city • For ages 5–14 yrs. Frank Southern Ice Arena

Facilities—Frank Southern Ice Arena

FRANK SOUTHERN ICE ARENA Ice Information Hotline: 349-3741

Facilities—Frank Southern Ice Arena

Ice skating lessons may be modified or cancelled based on local health department guidelines.

Session II

The Skating School curriculum is a combination of the best attributes of the Ice Skating Institute’s Learn-to-Skate Program and the U.S. Figure Skating’s Basic Skills Program. The program helps skaters progress from level to level at a steady pace. Skaters will feel a sense of accomplishment as they master the skills necessary to become confident skaters in any ice sport. All classes are 30 minutes in length and each session is eight weeks. In addition to class time, each skater is allotted 30 minutes of ice time for independent practice. Details on practice time will be given during the first week of lessons. Registration fee includes skate rental. Classes begin promptly at the listed times. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to put on skates. Non-registered individuals are not permitted on the ice at any time. All Tot skaters should have a safety (bicycle or skating) helmet. Youth scholarships available from the Bloomington Parks Foundation! Families are invited to apply for need-based scholarships for any Parks and Recreation program. Take part in Kid City Break Days, play an exciting season of Bloomington Youth Basketball, learn to ice skate at The Skating School, and more! For more information about how to apply for a scholarship, contact Bloomington Parks and Recreation at 349-3700 or visit bloomington.in.gov/node/3874. Scholarship applications must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the program registration deadline.

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Thursdays: January 7–February 25 Fridays: January 8–February 26 Saturdays: January 9–February 27

$80/in-city, $90/non-city for all sessions except Figure Skating, which is $100/in-city, $110/non-city

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Ages 2–5 yrs. For beginning skaters who need the security of having a parent on the ice with them. The parent must be on the ice during the class. Skaters build confidence through games and basic instruction. Skaters learn pre-swizzle Vs. F Sa

3:50–4:20 p.m. 11:05–11:35 a.m.

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Ages 3–6 yrs. No previous skating experience required. Participants must be able to separate from parents. Learn to fall and recover, march in place and forward, pre-swizzle Vs, beginning two-foot glide, and dip in place. Th 5:30–6 p.m. F 3:50-4:20 p.m. Sa 10:30–11 a.m. Sa 11:40 a.m.–12:10 p.m. Sa 12:15–12:45 p.m.

125002-A 125002-B 125002-C 125002-D 125002-E

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Private Skating Lessons Private and semi-private lessons are available for basic ice skating, power skating, and figure skating. Lessons are 30 minutes long with a certified coach. Lessons are generally available weekdays between 9–11:30 a.m. Exact lesson times to be arranged with the coach.

For more information or to schedule a lesson, contact Hsiung Marler at marlerh@bloomington.in.gov.

Tot 3

Ages 3–6 yrs. For the skater who has passed Tot 2. Improve forward skating, swizzles, and backward wiggles. Learn rocking horse, stop in place, and glide turns. Upon passing Tot 3, skaters proceed to Level 2. Th F F Sa

6:05–6:35 p.m. 3:50–4:20 p.m. 4:25–4:55 p.m. 12:45–1:15 p.m.

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Ages 6–14 yrs. For the beginning skater. Learn marching, forward two-foot glide, dip, swizzles, glide turns, backward wiggles, rocking horse, and stop in place. Th 5:30–6 p.m. Th 6:05–6:35 p.m. F 4:25–4:55 p.m. F 5–5:30 p.m. Sa 10:30–11 a.m. Sa 11:05–11:35 a.m. Sa 11:40 a.m.–12:10 p.m. Sa 12:15–12:45 p.m.

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For the skater who has passed Tot 3 or Level 1. Improve forward skating, swizzle, and rocking horse. Learn one-foot glides, backward swizzles, alternating pumps, moving stop and hop. Th 5:30–6 p.m. 125006-A F 4:25–4:55 p.m. 125006-B F 5–5:30 p.m. 125006-C Sa 10:30–11 a.m. 125006-D Sa 11:05–11:35 a.m. 125006-E Sa 12:45–1:15 p.m. 125006-F

Level 3

For the skater who has passed Level 2. Improve backward swizzles. Learn T-pushes, slaloms, forward pumping, beginning spin, backward alternating pumps, and forward stroking. Th 5:30–6 p.m. 125007-A F 5–5:30 p.m. 125007-B Sa 10:30–11 a.m. 125007-C Sa 11:40 a.m.–12:10 p.m. 125007-D Sa 12:15–12:45 p.m. 125007-E

Level 4

For the skater who has passed Level 3. Learn backward two-foot glide, forward edges, two-foot turn turns, lateral marching, and two-foot spin entry. Th 5:30–6 p.m. 125008-A F 5–5:30 p.m. 125008-B Sa 11:05–11:35 a.m. 125008-C Sa 11:40 a.m.–12:10 p.m. 125008-D

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For the skater who has passed Level 6. Learn beginning backward crossovers, two-foot turns from backward to forward, forward outside three-turns, lunge or shoot-the-duck, bunny hop, T-stops, and beginning spiral. Continue two-foot spins. F 5–5:30 p.m. 125011-A Sa 11:05–11:35 a.m. 125011-B

Level 8

For the skater who has passed Level 7. Learn advanced backward crossovers and landing position, forward inside three-turns, mohawks, hockey stops, spirals, and connecting sequences. Continue two-foot spins. F 5–5:30 p.m. 125012-A Sa 11:05–11:35 a.m. 125012-B

Adult 1

For the skater with little or no on-ice experience. Learn basic forward and backward skating, swizzles, glides and stops. Th Sa

6:05–6:35 p.m. 12:45–1:15 p.m.

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For the skater who has passed Adult 1. Learn advanced forward skating, backward glides and stops, forward jumps, edges, crossovers and two-foot turns. Sa

12:45–1:15 p.m.

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Level 5

For the skater who has passed Level 4. Learn forward beginning crossovers, moving two-foot turns, side-toe hops, as well as backward stroking, one-foot glides, and stops. Continue two-foot spins. Th 6:05–6:35 p.m. 125009-A F 4:25–4:55 p.m. 125009-B Sa 10:30–11 a.m. 125009-C Sa 12:15-12:45 p.m. 125009-D

For the skater who has passed Adult 2. Learn backward pumps, edges, crossovers, three-turns, mohawks, advanced edges, spin and sequence. Sa

12:45–1:15 p.m.

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For the skater who has passed Level 5. Learn advanced forward crossovers, backward pumping and edges, two-foot turn sequence, and beginning T-stop. Continue two-foot spins. Th F Sa Sa

6:05–6:35 p.m. 4:25–4:55 p.m. 10:30–11 a.m. 12:15–12:45 p.m.

125010-A 125010-B 125010-C 125010-D

Figure Skating

For the skater who has passed Level 8, or who would like to add an optional advanced skills class to their enrollment in Level 8. Emphasis on glides, spins, and jumps. Class time is divided into power skating and freestyle lessons. Enrollment includes eight, 65-minute lessons. F

6:40–7:45 p.m.

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Skaters pay a lesson fee to the coach (fees vary by coach but roughly $22–$25 per 30 minutes), a $6 daily ice arena admission, and $3 for skate rental (if needed). Coaches do not accept credit cards. Admission and skate rental payable by credit card or cash.

Ages 3–6 yrs. For the skater who has passed Tot 1. Forward twofoot glide, dip, swizzles, backward wiggles, and hop. Th 6:05–6:35 p.m. 125003-A F 3:50–4:20 p.m. 125003-B F 4:25–4:55 p.m. 125003-C Sa 11:40 a.m.–12:10 p.m. 125003-D Sa 12:15–12:45 p.m. 125003-E

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Facilities—Frank Southern Ice Arena

Session II dates:

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Daily admissions (non-member)

• Adults ages 18–59 yrs.: $8 • Youth ages 7–17 yrs. and adults ages 60 yrs. and up: $7 • Youth ages 6 yrs. and younger admitted free with adult 18 yrs. and up.

Membership benefits

The Twin Lakes Recreation Center provides members with many choices to create a wellness plan that offers variety and challenge. Stop by and see how the TLRC can be a part of your fitness goals. Membership benefits include:

1700 W. Bloomfield Rd. • 349-3720 bloomington.in.gov/TLRC Fax: 349-3707

Hours September 1–May 31: Monday–Friday: 6 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturday–Sunday: 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Christmas Eve (December 24): 7 a.m.–1 p.m. Christmas Day (December 25): Closed New Year’s Eve (December 31): 7 a.m.–1 p.m. New Year’s Day (January 1): Closed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 18): 6 a.m.–10 p.m. Easter (April 4): Closed Facility Manager: Mark Sterner Facility Coordinator: Daren Eads Membership Coordinator: Megan Stark

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• Indoor 1/5-mile rubberized track • Five basketball courts • Indoor turf field • Expanded weight room • Cardio studio

• Two group exercise studios • FREE group exercise for members • Discounted personal training packages

Facility rental (per hour)

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Party Room

$45

Program Room Studio A Studio B Basketball practice/court Basketball competition/tournament

$45 $65 $60 $30/hour $40/per court/per hour

Turf field non-prime (April–September)

$70/hour

Turf field prime (October–March)

$100/hour

Entire Lower Level

$155/hour

Memberships* Type

Automatic Monthly Debit** One month

Six month***

12 month***

Student Under 18 yrs. or with valid college or university ID

$30/month Automatically debited from your bank account each month.

$30

$155 Savings of $25 over monthly rate.

$270 Savings of $90 over monthly rate.

Adult

$35/month Automatically debited from your bank account each month.

$40

$200 Savings of $40 over monthly rate.

$360 Savings of $120 over monthly rate.

Senior age 60 yrs. and up

$30/month Automatically debited from your bank account each month.

$35

$175 Savings of $35 over monthly rate.

$315 Savings of $105 over monthly rate.

Two Person Must reside in the same household.

$55/month Automatically debited from your bank account each month.

$60

$300 Savings of $60 over monthly rate.

$540 Savings of $180 over monthly rate.

Two Seniors age 60 yrs. and up. Must reside in the same household.

$45/month Automatically debited from your bank account each month.

$50

$250 Savings of $50 over monthly rate.

$450 Savings of $150 over monthly rate.

Family Max. 2 adults and dependent children living in the same household

$65/month Automatically debited from your bank account each month.

$70

$350 Savings of $70 over monthly rate.

$630 Savings of $210 over monthly rate.

*There is a one-time capital fee of $20 for each new member. ** Automatic Monthly Debit requires a 12-month commitment. Cancelling before the 12-month commitment is reached will result in a $20 early termination fee. ***Automatic Monthly Debit, six-month and 12-month memberships can be put on freeze for up to three months in a 12-month period.

Party Room rental includes tables and chairs. Decorating, setup, and cleanup must be done during the rental time, or additional time can be added. Renters are responsible for their own decorations, party supplies, tableware, food service utensils, and equipment (e.g. basketballs, footballs, and soccer balls). $45/hour for use of the party room only $65/hour includes use of one basketball court $80/hour includes use of Studio A or B $105/hour includes use of the turf (April–September) $130/hour includes use of the turf (October–March) The studios offer wood floors and full-length mirrors. Court, turf, and studio room rental time runs simultaneously with the party room rental time. For more information on booking a party, call 349-3720. Rental fees MUST be paid in full at the time of the reservation to secure the date.

Corporate Wellness Programs

As the cost of health care continues to grow, companies are exploring ways to prevent illness and reduce health risks for their employees while realizing the overall benefits of a healthy workforce. From a healthy lifestyle to a healthy workplace, the TLRC staff is here to help you customize a wellness program that fits your company’s goals and health care mission. For more information, contact our Membership Coordinator, Megan Stark, at 349-3770 or starme@bloomington.in.gov.

Gift of Wellness

Give a gift that will make a difference in someone’s life. A gift certificate to the Twin Lakes Recreation Center opens the door to fitness and fun! With a full fitness center, group exercise classes such as ZUMBA and Boot Camp, five basketball courts, an indoor 1/5-mile track and indoor turf field, your special someone will have access to a whole world of wellness. Gift certificates are valid for 90 days from the date of purchase. To purchase a TLRC gift certificate, stop by the Twin Lakes Recreation Center.

Personal Training See page 28.

Pickleball

Admission $8 per day; participation is free with Twin Lakes Recreation Center membership. Occasionally, alternate programs are scheduled in the space ordinarily reserved for Pickleball. Contact the Twin Lakes Recreation Center at 349-3720 or stop by the front desk for updates on Pickleball schedule changes. M–F • 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Twin Lakes Recreation Center—Court 4 Outdoor Pickleball courts are also available at RCA Community Park and Switchyard Park. Outdoor courts are available for use on a first-come, first-served basis.

See pages 28–32 for fitness, wellness, sports, and ongoing adult programs at the TLRC.

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 accommodates dogs off-leash. For more information, call 349-3700. The surface of the lake often freezes in winter with varying ice conditions that can be hazardous. The City of Bloomington assumes no responsibility for accidents resulting from individuals venturing onto the ice.

Griffy Lake Rental Fees

Canoe/Kayak/SUP Rental (Two-hour limit on holidays/weekends) .......................................................$8/hour 10-Rental Pass............................................................................... $70 Available for purchase at the boathouse during regular business hours. Groups wishing to make boat rental reservations Monday through Friday may do so by calling Rebecca Swift at 349-3759. We do not reserve boats on weekends or holidays. 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: $80/season, $8/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

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, wood chip and natural: 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 canoe and kayak launch Eco Outpost: Looking for a fun way to interact with the great outdoors? Visit the Eco Outpost, a hands-on place to explore nature. Check out our display of natural objects like fossils, pine cones, seashells, and more. Borrow an Explorer Backpack and take a fun-filled trek through the woods or your own backyard. The Eco Outpost is open during boathouse hours. See pages 26–27 for Nature and the Outdoors programs.

Facilities—Twin Lakes Recreation Center/Griffy Lake Nature Preserve

Party Room Rental at Twin Lakes Recreation Center

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Allison-Jukebox Community Center 351 S. Washington St. • 349-3731 (see page 4) Banneker Community Center 930 W. Seventh St. • 349-3735 (see page 4) Bryan Park Pool 1020 S. Woodlawn Ave. • 349-3780 • concessions (open seasonally) Cascades Golf Course 3550 N. Kinser Pk. • 349-3764 (see page 5) City Hall/Showers Common 401 N. Morton St. • 349-3700 (office open 8 a.m.–5 p.m.) Frank Southern Ice Arena 2100 S. Henderson St. • 349-3740 • concessions (open seasonally) Mills Pool 1100 W. 14th St. • 349-3781 (open seasonally) Twin Lakes Recreation Center 1700 W. Bloomfield Rd. • 349-3720 • concessions (see pages 12–13)

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Shelter Rentals and Ballfield Rentals

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 October 31. Reservations are accepted year round on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bryan Park Fields 1 and 2

Bryan Park—Henderson Shelter

Bryan Park Field 3

$53 weekdays/$56 weekends and holidays This shelter is near Henderson St. and has a grill and water. Maximum 30 people.

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 Dee Tuttle at 349-3762 or tuttled@bloomington.in.gov.

Bryan Park—North Shelter

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. Reservations can be made online at bloomington.in.gov/parks/rentals/shelters or in person at the Parks and Recreation office in City Hall. For more information, contact Scott Pedersen at 349-3774 or pederses@bloomington.in.gov.

Bryan Park—Woodlawn Group Shelter

Butler Park Field

$53 weekdays/$56 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. $66 weekdays/$81 weekends and holidays This shelter is near Woodlawn Ave., is wheelchair accessible, and has grills, electrical outlets, lights, and water. Maximum 72 people.

Building Trades Park Shelter

$53 weekdays/$56 weekends and holidays Across from IU Health Bloomington on Second St. It is wheelchair accessible, and has a grill. Maximum 30 people.

Lower Cascades Park—Sycamore Shelter

$76 weekdays/$91 weekends and holidays Located in the lower portion of Cascades Park. Bathrooms (open seasonally) are a part of the building, and the shelter has grills, 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

$66 weekdays/$81 weekends and holidays This shelter has electrical outlets, lights, a fireplace, playground access, grills, drinking fountain, and a volleyball court nearby. Maximum 75 people.

Olcott Park—Young Pavilion

$66 weekdays/$81 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

$53 weekdays/$56 weekends and holidays Located off Rockport Rd./Countryside Ln. on RCA Park Dr., this accessible shelter has a grill. Maximum 30 people.

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. Reservations can be made online at bloomington.in.gov/parks/rentals/shelters or in person at the Parks and Recreation office in City Hall. For more 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 Dee Tuttle at 349-3762 or tuttled@bloomington.in.gov.

Twin Lakes Sports Park

Twin Lakes has four 300' fenced fields with lights. For reservation information contact Hsiung Marler at 349-3742 or marlerh@bloomington.in.gov.

Winslow Sports Complex

Winslow Sports Complex has four 200' fenced fields with lights and two senior baseball fields with lights. For reservation information, contact Dee Tuttle at 349-3762 or tuttled@bloomington.in.gov.

RCA Community Park—Large Shelter

$61 weekdays/$71 weekends and holidays This shelter has adult and children’s picnic tables, group grills, electrical outlets and lights, and is wheelchair accessible in a woodland setting. Maximum 80 people.

Switchyard Park

$75 weekdays/$90 weekends and holidays This shelter holds approximately 99 people. Shelter has electricity and two grills (seasonal). The shelter sits between the spray pad and the playground. Restrooms are located at the spray pad building. The shelter is a no-smoking area. See page 7 for details.

Upper Cascades Park—Lions Den Shelter

$66 weekdays/$81 weekends and holidays This accessible shelter has an accessible playground nearby, 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

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$61 weekdays/$71 weekends and holidays Located off S. Highland Ave., this accessible shelter has grills and an accessible playground, electrical outlets, lights, and a drinking fountain. Maximum 99 people.

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Showers Common

Tuesdays

June–September 4–7 p.m. Switchyard Park

The Market Doubles SNAP Benefits

Use your Hoosier Works Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card to exchange Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for Market Bucks. We double the value of your EBT/SNAP purchase at both Saturday and the mid-week Market. Spend up to $18 with your EBT card and get up to $36 of fresh food per visit. The Market Bucks are available in $3 increments inside City Hall during Market hours. Market Bucks can be used like cash to purchase eligible food items including fruits, vegetables, eggs, breads, honey, maple syrup, meat, cheese, and other dairy products from participating Market vendors.

Farmers’ Market Gift Certificates Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market Nestled in picturesque downtown charm, the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market is a vital part of the local food culture. Market-goers can expect to find a wide assortment of goods from the farm and field, including, but not limited to, fruits and vegetables, eggs, meats and cheeses, honey, seasonal flowers, as well as annual and perennial plants. Food and beverage artisans provide a tasteful variety of satisfying breads, drinks, pastries, and savory dishes. This weekly gathering provides individuals with the opportunity to connect with their community in meaningful ways while also supporting small farmers and businesses.

Tuesday Market

Farmers’ Market Advisory Council

The Farmers’ Market Advisory Council consists of eleven members representing Market customers, vendors, and food and beverage artisans. The Council acts in an advisory capacity to the Board of Park Commissioners and Market staff on policy matters relating to the Farmers’ Market. Meetings are usually held at 5:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month and are open to the public. For more information, contact farmersmarketac@bloomington.in.gov.

Keep up to date on Farmers’ Market information online at bloomington.in.gov/farmersmarket, or follow the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market on Facebook. Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market

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Visit and support local vendors at the Tuesday Market at Switchyard Park, Tuesdays in June-September. Switchyard Park, a new 57-acre community hub near the B-Line Trail, features a playground, picnic shelter, community gardens, fitness stations, a spray pad, and numerous other amenities that market-goers can enjoy while buying locally grown produce and artisanal foods. This weekly gathering provides a midweek experience for those who can’t get enough of the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market.

Can’t find a gift for your freshest friend? Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market has you covered. Farmers’ Market gift certificates are redeemable with most Market vendors. Find them in the City Hall Atrium during Market hours (purchasable with cash or check), or weekdays in the Parks and Recreation office, Suite 250 in City Hall.

Farmers’ Market/Community Events

Saturdays

April–September 8 a.m.–1 p.m. October–November 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

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Community Events

Call to Artists Beautifully handmade. Regionally crafted. Totally unique.

Movies in the Parks

Bloomington Parks and Recreation invites local artists to apply to participate in A Fair of the Arts, a juried arts and fine crafts fair. A Fair of the Arts is held throughout the spring and summer in various city parks. Accepted local and regional artists display, demonstrate and sell their art outside in the parks. Applications are available beginning January 15 online at bloomington.in.gov/afair. There is a non-refundable $15 application fee in addition to booth fees per fair. To receive full consideration, applications must be received by February 26 at 5 p.m. Artists are selected through a competitive jury process and acceptance is not guaranteed. Contact Crystal Ritter at ritterc@bloomington.in.gov or call 812-349-3962 for more information or to receive an application.

DISNEY TRIVIA AND MOVIE NIGHT

Beauty and the Beast (1991-G) Saturday, February 6 • $5/family

Trivia from 5–6 p.m. Movie begins at 6 p.m. • Movie runtime: 1 hr 24 min

Switchyard Park, Pavilion

Test your knowledge of all things Disney in a family-style trivia competition for cool prizes! Teams consist of no more than six people per group/family, and trivia questions are suitable for all ages. Team costumes and friendly competitive signs encouraged. Use of cell phones or other digital devices is not allowed! Refreshments are available for purchase.

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Saturday, January 23 • 3–5 p.m. Switchyard Park, Pavilion

Flurry Scurry Pajama Run

Admission: $5 Family pass: $20

(provides admittance to Winter Palooza for up to five members of the same family)

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of winter-themed crafts and activities. If there is no natural snow, we will create our own!

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Wear your favorite (or ugliest!) pair of pajamas for a two-mile winter fun run at Switchyard Park. If you don’t want to wear pajamas, wear your best onesie or warmest pair of sweatpants. Take part in winter-related challenges throughout the run, then stay for awards in the Picnic Shelter. Check-in takes place outside the Switchyard Park Pavilion. Parents are welcome to run with their children!

Saturday, February 20 • 2–3:30 p.m. Switchyard Park—Picnic shelter $15 • Register by 2/18 (165001-A) For ages 8–15 yrs. w/parent.

MAD PAWS

NEW!

Hosted by Skip Daley

5 TRIVIA NIGHTS

March 5 ● May 14 ● July 9 ● Sept. 10 ● Nov. 5

1 CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT Dec. 10—invitation only

Prizes (total value $270) awarded to top three teams each night. Register your team of up to six people by each night’s registration deadline. The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge will be on-site with food, soda, beer, and wine available for purchase. Doors open at 6 p.m. Trivia starts at 7 p.m. $30/team/night $120/team/series

7 p.m.

The Pavilion at Switchyard Park

Spring Break Pop-Up Programs Stop by our Spring Break Pop-Up programs for something special to do during Spring Break, March 15–19. Follow us on social media to learn more about Spring Break Pop-Up programs in parks throughout the city!

Saturday, April 3 • 1–3 p.m. Switchyard Park, dog park $5/dog suggested donation

Plastic eggs filled with dog treats and prizes are scattered throughout the dog park for your furry friends to find. After the hunt, visit exhibitor booths for valuable information and special treats, and register to win a dogthemed door prize basket. Canine costumes are welcome! All well-behaved dogs are welcome. All dog park rules apply. Visit bloomington.in.gov/dogpark for a list of dog park rules.

An afternoon of active games, wellness screenings, and take-home crafts. NE LOCA W TION!

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Healthy Heart Tip! Being outside, even in the winter, is good for your body and mind! You can still catch some rays even in the gloomy months. Time spent outside is linked to reduced stress and clearer thinking. Bundle up, and try it out!

Sat., April 10 • 1–4 p.m. Switchyard Park, Pavilion The Children’s Expo features free children’s wellness assessments and active games, plus exhibits by businesses and organizations with products and services just for children and families.

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Community Events

B L OOM I N G TO N TR I V I A C H AMP I O N S H I P SERI ES

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Community Events

Nature Sounds The Nature Sounds series combines a live, acoustic performance by local musicians with an educational nature presentation about the sounds made and found in all of our outdoor spaces.

Nature topic: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Musical guest: TBD Music can come from anywhere and it can also come from anything. Make instruments from common household throwaways while listening to musicians who make music out of other people’s ‘trash’. Instrument kits are available for the first 20 families. Questions about recycling, reusables, and other ways to reduce your waste welcome.

Friday, April 23 • 6:30–7:30 p.m. Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park, shelter

Nature topic: Pollinators Musical guest: Erzsébet Gaal, harpist From “Flight of the Bumblebee” by Rimsky-Korsakov to “Honeybee” by Steam Powered Giraffe, our winged friends have inspired music for hundreds of years. Now it’s your turn to enjoy music inspired by our pollinators while learning of their importance and what we can do to help them.

Friday, May 21 • 6:30–7:30 p.m. Olcott Park, Howard Young Pavilion FREE • Bring your own seating. Sponsored by Performing Arts Series sponsors. For more information, contact Crystal Ritter at 349-3725 or ritterc@bloomington.in.gov. For weather-related updates, call the Community Events Hotline at 349-3754.

Healthy Heart Tip! Get moving to beat those winter blues—more important this year than ever! Exercise and mindfulness are great ways to try and combat the seasonal slump. Find what kinds of movement you enjoy and go for it!

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Wednesday, May 26 3–6 p.m. • FREE Switchyard Park, N E LOCA W TION! Pavilion Bloomington’s premier showcase of products and services for Boomers, seniors, and caregivers. Visit bloomington.in.gov/50expo or follow City of Bloomington, IN - Parks and Recreation on Facebook, for updates.

For more information about the 50+ Expo, contact Bill Ream at 349-3748 or reamw@bloomington.in.gov.

Follow Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department on Facebook, or @btownparks on Instagram, to find out where we will hold new “pop-up” programming in the parks! btownparks

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Virtual programs Due to recommended COVID-19 protocols, Banneker is implementing social distancing by offering virtual programming. Safely join these programs on the BloomingtonParks YouTube channel or on the Banneker Community Center Facebook page. New videos are posted each week! BloomingtonParks City of Bloomington, IN Banneker Community Center

• Baby Time • Wednesdays, 11–11:30 a.m. For ages 2 yrs. and under w/parent. —with Miss Jennifer

• Physical Fridays • Fridays, 9:30–11:30 a.m. For ages 5 yrs. and under w/parent. • Preschool Story Hour • Mondays, 10–11 a.m. For ages 2–5 yrs. w/parent. —with Miss Jennifer

For more information about renting space at Banneker, please see the facility listing on page 4.

Toy Time

FRANK SOUTHERN ICE ARENA Public Skating • The Skating School See pages 9–11.

Turf Time for Toddlers

The indoor turf field at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center provides you and your young child with ample space to run, play, and practice ball throwing, catching and kicking skills. This free-time play is parent or caretaker supervised physical play. TLRC staff does not supervise this area during the program and children cannot be dropped off without supervision. For more information, contact the TLRC at 349-3720. Free for TLRC members. Tu, Th • 9:30–10:30 a.m. $5, FREE for TLRC members • For ages 1–6 yrs. w/parent. Twin Lakes Recreation Center

Basketball Future Stars

Future Stars is an introduction to basketball for preschool children. The focus is on learning how to dribble, pass, shoot, play defense, team play, and, of course, lots of fun! Parent participation is welcome and encouraged. Future Stars is cancelled when MCCSC classes are cancelled. W 2/3–3/10 • 4:45–5:30 p.m. Register by 1/29 • 150303-A $50/in-city, $55/non-city • For ages 3–5 yrs. w/parent. Twin Lakes Recreation Center For Bloomington Soccer program updates, visit bloomingtonsoccer.net. Twin Lakes Recreation Center

For facility and membership information, see pages 12–13. For programs, see pages 28–32.

See page 32.

See page 5.

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Reserve a two-hour time block for your family to visit the Banneker Community Center for free-time play. The EvansPorter Memorial Library, gym, and third floor are available for reservation. Each room has a different maximum capacity (gym–40; third floor–10; library–5). Reservations are ongoing and are available one month at a time. Visitors must enter through the gym off Elm Street, check in with a staff member, and have a temperature screening before proceeding to the rental space. A limited amount of equipment is available in each space. Reservations are free and can be made online at bloomington.in.gov/banneker. There is a 30-minute break between reservations for cleaning. M–F 1/4–5/21 • 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE • For ages newborn–5 yrs. w/parent. Banneker Community Center

Sports and Fitness

Preschool

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Youth—Kid City Summer Camps

Camp registration opens March 5! Kid City presents a modified version of summer day camp! Campers engage in outdoor play and camp-style activities on site at the Allison-Jukebox Community Center. Kid City follows CDC guidelines for child care while providing social interactions and active fun (at an appropriate distance.) Campers stay in small groups called pods and are divided by family instead of age to keep social circles as small as possible.

SUMMER CAMPS

Hours 8 a.m.–5 p.m. • For grades K–7. REGISTRATION FEE in-city/non-city

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT DUE BY 5 p.m.

No camp May 31.

$140/$144

5/24

June 7–11

$175/$180

6/1

June 14–18

$175/$180

6/7

June 21–25

$175/$180

6/14

June 28–July 2

$175/$180

6/21

$140/$144

6/28

SESSION A

DATES June 1–4

July 6–9

No camp July 5.

July 12–16

$175/$180

7/6

July 19–23

$175/$180

7/12

July 26–30

$175/$180

7/19

* Sessions A and E: No camp May 31 or July 5. The cost for these sessions is prorated. • For all camps, a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $40 per session per child is due at the time of registration. This deposit is applied to the session fee. Session registrations and payments are due in full by 5 p.m. the Monday prior to the start of a selected session. Registration materials can be downloaded from the website (bloomington.in.gov/kidcity). Online registration is not available for any Kid City camp program. • Cancellations must be completed prior to the registration deadline in order to be eligible for refund. • All late registrations require a $40 administration fee in addition to the registration fee. • Camp session reservations not paid in full by the due date will be cancelled, and the $40 deposit forfeited. • Registrations are accepted at the Parks and Recreation office or by mail at 401 N. Morton St., Ste. 250, Bloomington, IN 47404. If your child is already registered for camp, credit card payment can be made online, or over the phone at 349-3700.

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The Bloomington Parks Foundation provides need-based scholarships for youth who live in Monroe County, Indiana to participate in Parks and Recreation programs. For more information about how to apply for a scholarship for any Parks and Recreation program, contact the Bloomington Parks and Recreation office at 349-3700, or visit bloomington.in.gov/node/3874. Scholarship applications must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the program registration deadline.

Youth—Kid City Summer Camps

Is my child ready for camp? In order to support the success and safety of all individuals registered and participating in Kid City summer camps, it is important that participants are indeed “camp ready.” To assist in determining if your child is “camp ready,” the following criteria have been developed: • Participant is able to participate in the camp program independently or with reasonable accommodations. • Participant is age appropriate (ages 5–12 yrs.) Participants may be aged up or down one grade level with director approval. • Participant is able to use the restroom independently or with minimal verbal prompting. • Participant is comfortable with, and able to interact in, a group environment. • Participant interacts and participates in camp in a manner that is physically and emotionally safe for themselves and others. Our camps are inclusive, serving children with and without disabilities. Inclusion services are available for accommodation needs and support options for your child. Reasonable accommodation requests and registration must be made at least two weeks prior to the registration deadline.

For more information, contact the Inclusive Recreation Coordinator, Amy Shake, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, at 349-3747.

Parents are responsible for transporting their child/ren to and from camp each day. Please bring: a sack lunch, water bottle, and medications. We recommend providing your camper with a durable backpack to carry items. Do not bring money, toys, or cell phones.

All Kid City programs are proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association. This nationally recognized accreditation focuses on program quality, health and safety issues, and requires us to review every facet of our operation. Kid City has voluntarily submitted to this independent appraisal done by camp experts and has earned this mark of distinction.

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Our camp staff are enthusiastic, well-trained adults. All staff are CPR and First Aid certified and adhere to the highest professional standards set forth by the American Camp Association and the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department.

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Youth

Living and Learning

Sports and Fitness Youth Baseball

BREAK DAYS

Summer fun ... when school’s out!

BREAK DAYS

CODE

nonin-city city FEE FEE

Monday–Friday, March 15–19

145101-A

$200 $210

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT DUE BY 5 p.m. 3/8

Allison-Jukebox Community Center 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Break Days are for students in grades K–6. ___________ Kid City presents a modified version of Break Days! Campers engage in outdoor play and camp-style activities on site at the Allison-Jukebox Community Center. Kid City follows CDC guidelines for child care while providing social interactions and active fun (at an appropriate distance). Campers stay in small groups called pods and are divided by family instead of age to keep social circles as small as possible. Kid City is dedicated to serving youth and families in our community by offering opportunities for recreation and social engagement to youth. Lunch and snacks are not provided.

The Bloomington Junior League Baseball Association (BJLBA, ages 5–12 yrs.) and the Monroe County Senior League Baseball Association (MCSLBA, ages 13–18 yrs.), in partnership with Bloomington Parks and Recreation, announces the opening of baseball league registration for players of all skill levels. Regular season practices and games take place at the Winslow Sports Complex. Registration for Buddy Ball, BJLBA’s inclusive recreational baseball program, is also open. To register for any BJLBA or MCSLBA program, visit bjlba.org or mcslba.org/seasons/spring. The websites will be updated with registration dates and costs for each program. For more information about managing a team, contact coachescorner@bjlba.org or coachescorner@mcslba.org.

Youth Tennis Lessons Pick up a racquet and join Bloomington South Head Boys’ Tennis Coaches Matt Corry and Ray Leonard on the courts. All instructors are South coaches or accomplished South players. Clinics are offered in partnership with the USTA and follow USTA curriculum. Participants will be divided into small groups based on skill level. For more information, contact Coach Corry at 812-606-2844 or matthewleecorry@yahoo.com. Ages 5–12 yrs. M 5/3–5/24 • 5–5:55 p.m. • 170201-A W 5/5–5/26 • 5–5:55 p.m. • 170201-B Ages 12–18 yrs. M 5/3–5/24 • 5–5:55 p.m. • 170201-C W 5/5–5/26 • 5–5:55 p.m. • 170201-D Register by 4/25 • $60/in-city, $68/non-city Winslow Sports Complex

___________

There is a $5 late fee applied to registrations received after the deadline as space allows. Cancellations will incur a $5 administrative fee and must be requested prior to the registration deadline.

___________

Break Days are inclusive, serving camp-ready children with and without disabilities. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made at least two weeks prior to the registration deadline.

___________

See page 32.

Updates on Kid City programs will be posted at bloomington.in.gov/kidcity as well as on Facebook. City of Bloomington, IN Parks and Recreation kidcitybloomington

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The Bloomington Parks Foundation provides need-based scholarships for youth who live in Monroe County, Indiana to participate in Parks and Recreation programs. For more information about how to apply for a scholarship for any Parks and Recreation program, contact the Bloomington Parks and Recreation office at 349-3700, or visit bloomington.in.gov/node/3874. The deadline to apply for Break Days scholarships is one week prior to the registration deadline.

For ASA Asabela Studio aerial fitness classes, visit asabelastudio.com. Twin Lakes Recreation Center

FRANK SOUTHERN ICE ARENA Public Skating • The Skating School See pages 9–11.

at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center For information about the league or season, contact Scott Pedersen at 349-3774 or pederses@bloomington.in.gov.

Middle School

Boys and girls in grades 7 and 8 play on separate teams in this league, which focuses on basketball skill development and applying skills in game situations. The season includes a weekly practice, a weekly game, and concludes after seven regular season games. Practice days and times are determined by the coach. Expect to play on Saturdays throughout the season in an effort to finish prior to Spring Break. Player/parent requests for placement on specific teams will not be accepted. • Registration deadline is Thursday, Dec. 31. Registrations are not accepted after the deadline. • Season runs Jan. 11–March 11. • Practices begin the week of Jan. 11. • Games begin the week of Jan. 25. Game days are on Thursdays. REQUIRED Grades 7–8 Girls • 150302-A Evaluation Day: Grades 7–8 Boys • 150302-B Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. $85 • Register by 12/31.

N A C

This league focuses on basketball fundamentals and the application of learned skills during games for players in grades K through 6. All leagues are coed through grade 3; girls play in a girls-only league beginning in grade 4. Season includes weekly practices and games one night a week. The season will conclude after seven games, with no postseason tournament. Teams practice two nights a week for the first two weeks of the season, then one night a week for the remainder of the season. Expect to play on Saturdays throughout the season in an effort to finish prior to Spring Break. Practice times and days are determined by the coach. • Registration deadline is Thursday, Dec. 31. Registrations are not accepted after the deadline. • Season runs Jan. 11–March 11. • Practices begin the week of Jan. 11. • Games begin the week of Jan. 25.

Mandatory Coaches Meeting and Coach Draft at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center on Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. Coaches are strongly encouraged to attend evaluations in preparation for the draft!

D E L

Spaces are limited to a maximum number of players per age group. Once the maximum number of players is reached for each league, registration for that league will close. If your child’s league fills, you may opt to place your child’s name on a wait list. We will contact you if space becomes available.

L E C

COACHES NEEDED: If interested in volunteer coaching, visit bloomington.in.gov/parksvol. Deadline to apply to be a volunteer coach is Jan. 1.

Youth

Season III

Leagues, Game Days, and Registration Codes

Grade K • W • 150301-A Grade 1 • M • 150301-B Grade 2 • Tu • 150301-C Grade 3 • W • 150301-D Grade 4 Boys • Tu • 150301-E Grade 5 Boys • Tu • 150301-F Grade 6 Boys • M • 150301-G Grades 4–6 Girls • Th • 150301-H $85 • Register by 12/31.

REQUIRED Evaluation Sessions

To ensure a fair and equitable distribution of skills per team, we will conduct a coach’s draft. Each player must attend a skill evaluation session: Grade K • 1/4 • 5:30 p.m. Grade 1 • 1/4 • 6 p.m. Grade 2 • 1/4 • 6:30 p.m. Grade 3 • 1/4 • 7 p.m. Grade 4 Boys • 1/5 • 6 p.m. Grade 5 Boys • 1/5 • 6:30 p.m. Grade 6 Boys • 1/5 • 7 p.m. Grades 4–6 Girls • 1/5 • 5:30 p.m. Make-up session • 1/6 • 6 p.m.

All selected coaches must complete an annual online coaching certification through the National Youth Sports Coaches Association at nays.org. Registration fee for the course is $20.

Personal Training See page 5.

See page 28.

Healthy Heart Tip! The CDC recommends that youth ages 6–17 years do 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity every day, with two–three days of strength and flexibility exercises included.

Public play on tennis courts at Winslow Sports Complex, Bryan Park, Southeast Park, Park Ridge East, Sherwood Oaks Park, and RCA Community Park; and public play on pickleball courts at RCA Community Park and Switchyard Park, is permitted whenever the courts are not being used by Bloomington Parks and Recreation. Available hours are posted at each site.

Special Olympics Indiana— Monroe County See page 33.

For facility and membership information, see pages 12–13. For programs, see pages 28–32.

For Bloomington Soccer program updates, visit bloomingtonsoccer.net. Twin Lakes Recreation Center

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Tennis and Pickleball Courts in City Parks

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Nature and the Outdoors

For all Nature and the Outdoors programs: Price is per person. Children under age 12 yrs. must be accompanied by a registered adult. Activities may be both inside and outside, so please dress for the weather.

Griffy Lake Nature Preserve See page 13.

Roving Naturalist

Roving Naturalists are available for private natural resource programs. To schedule a visit with one of our Roving Naturalists, email rebecca.swift@bloomington.in.gov.

Nature Sounds

See page 20.

A live, acoustic performance by local musicians combined with an educational nature presentation.

Women in Nature Gaining Skills (W.I.N.G.S.)

Women in Nature Gaining Skills (W.I.N.G.S.) encourages and empowers women through teaching skills needed to partake in outdoor recreation activities in south central Indiana. Each W.I.N.G.S. event features woman-led, hands-on training, with the goal of building a community of women interested in the outdoors. W.I.N.G.S. events take place the third Sunday of each month and are open to ages 16 yrs. and up. For more information on how to join, visit SCINWINGS on Facebook.

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Discover new places, navigate scenic trails and make the most of your time by finding BTown Parks & Trails on OuterSpatial’s mobile app. Bloomington Parks and Recreation’s new mobile app offers easily accessible information to help plan and enhance your visit to our parks. Use the BTown Parks & Trails on OuterSpatial app for accurate, up-to-date information on trails and recreation opportunities throughout Bloomington! From connecting with other outdoor adventure seekers to locating the nearest picnic area, the app helps visitors make the most of their park time. Access interesting historical, geological and ecological points of interest and receive notifications about hazards and closures. You can also share your experiences by posting photos and comments. The BTown Parks & Trial app uses the OuterSpatial platform, which is free and available for Apple and Android devices. Think of it as a mobile field guide to the vast network of Bloomington’s trails and parks! No cell phone signal is required, as the app includes offline mapping and navigation.

Ready to begin your adventure? Download OuterSpatial from the app store for your device.

NEW!

Look for BTown Parks & Trails

A maple tree is all it takes to experience the sweetness of homemade maple syrup. During this hands-on workshop, discuss tree identification, equipment, collection and sugaring techniques, and learn the history of maple syrup and sugar. Take-home instructions are supplied, along with a taste of the final product. This class is held outdoors, so please dress accordingly. Instructor: Kate Seader Sa 2/27 • noon–1:30 p.m. • Register by 2/22 • 140001-A $6/in-city, $7/non-city • For all ages. RCA Community Park—Meet at Small Shelter.

Tracks & Trails

The winter and its lack of greenery provides an excellent opportunity to look for tracks. Join us for a hike around Griffy Lake Nature Preserve as we look for evidence of our wild neighbors. Learn the basics of tracking in this introductory course focusing primarily on mammals. Please bring a water bottle and wear appropriate hiking attire. Instructor: Dominic Hephner Su 3/7 • noon–1:30 p.m. • Register by 3/2 • 140002-A $4/in-city, $6/non-city • For all ages. Griffy Lake Nature Preserve—Meet at Boathouse.

Sensory Hike

Children are fascinated by the natural world, and love to explore and ask questions about everything from bird calls to plant names. This naturalist-led hike, designed for children ages 4–12 yrs., explores the natural world using all five senses. Instructor: Kate Seader Sa 3/27 • noon–1 p.m. • Register by 3/23 • 140005-A $5/in-city, $6/non-city • For ages 4–12 yrs. RCA Community Park—Meet at Small Shelter.

Salamander Scramble

It’s shower season, which means it is time for our amphibian friends to come out of hibernation. Join our naturalist in rolling over logs and peeling back mosses to discover the fragile creatures that love the wet and dark. Come prepared to get dirty and damp. Participants under the age of 12 yrs. must be accompanied by a registered adult. Instructor: Kate Seader Sa 4/3 • 1–2:30 p.m. • Register by 3/30 • 140007-A $4/in-city, $5/non-city • For all ages. Leonard Springs Nature Park—Meet in parking lot.

Migratory Bird Hike

Hike alongside the newly established prairie at Sherwood Oaks Park in search of migratory birds. This session is designed for beginners, though experienced bird enthusiast are welcome to join. We will learn to identify migratory birds using physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat. Instructor: Dominic Hephner Sa 4/10 • 9–10 a.m. • Register by 4/6 • 140006-A $4/in-city, $6/non-city • For all ages. Sherwood Oaks Park—Meet in shelter.

Nature and the Outdoors

Maple Syrup Made Easy

Life & Water Cycles

Spring into Gardening

Beneath a Moonlit Sky

Explore the trails at Leonard Springs Nature Park under the cover of darkness on this rare and mysterious night. We will move between viewing locations to find various constellations. Once the constellations have been spotted, the fun really begins as we retell the tales that made our favorite constellations famous. Flashlights are not necessary; guides will have lanterns for traversing steep portions. However, participants are encouraged to wear hiking boots. Instructor: Dominic Hephner Su 3/21 • 9–10:30 p.m. • Register by 3/16 • 140004-A $4/in-city, $6/non-city • For all ages. Leonard Springs Nature Park—Meet in parking lot.

Spring Foraging in Bloomington: Natural Art and Edibles

Make a foray into the world of foraging and learn more about what the natural world provides. We will look for edible mushrooms and plants while exploring the trails at Griffy Lake Nature Preserve. We may be lucky enough to find some morels! For the plants and fungi we cannot eat, we will make spore prints, pressings, rubbings, and natural dyes! Please dress for hiking and bring a water bottle. Instructor: Christian Thiim Su 4/25 • noon–2:30 p.m. • Register by 4/20 • 140009-A $8/in-city, $10/non-city • For ages 8 yrs. and up w/parent. Griffy Lake Nature Preserve—Meet at Boathouse.

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Spring is on the horizon! Are you ready to help your garden grow and bloom? Join our naturalist in learning how to plan out this year’s garden. Whether it is starting seeds indoors, how to use our local seed libraries, or wanting to dig a new bed, come get the answers to your questions, and some seeds to get started. Instructor: Kate Seader F 3/12 • 5–6 p.m. • Register by 3/8 • 140003-A $5/in-city, $6/non-city • For all ages. Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park—Meet by the Community Garden.

The coming of spring means our waterways are brimming with life. Join us at Lower Cascades Park to learn about the life cycles of aquatic and semi-aquatic macro invertebrates. We will begin with a short informational session on life cycles and what species we expect to find, then head down to the water to find each of the species we discussed. This program is designed for families. Please wear appropriate shoes to be near or in the water. Instructor: Dominic Hephner Sa 4/17 • noon–1:30 p.m. • Register by 4/13 • 140008-A $4/in-city, $6/non-city • For all ages. Lower Cascades Park—Meet at Waterfall Shelter.

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Personal Training The TLRC’s personal trainers design programs that are individualized for your age, body, lifestyle and goals. TLRC personal trainers are certified, experienced, and educated. Meet our personal trainers at twinlakesrecreation.com. A 30-minute wellness consultation is included as a part of each personal training package. All personal training sessions are non-transferable and nonrefundable, and must be used within six months of purchase. For more information, contact Mark Sterner at 349-3768 or sternerm@bloomington.in.gov. Meet our personal trainers at twinlakesrecreation.com.

The data collected from a fitness assessment gives you a starting point, and provides a baseline to compare to as you make progress toward your fitness goals. Contact Megan Stark at 349-3770 or starme@bloomington.in.gov to learn more about body composition tests, or to schedule a fitness assessment. Twin Lakes Recreation Center membership is not required to have a fitness assessment.

Fitness assessments include:

• Free recording of your resting heart rate and blood pressure. • Optional tests for estimates of body composition, in particular body fat: —Skinfold analysis: $25 —Bioimpedance analysis: $5 Twin Lakes Recreation Center By appointment only • For all ages.

Adult (50+) FREE Programs

Lower Level (unless otherwise noted) The lower level is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. The lower level is closed on weekends except for reservations and scheduled activities. TLRC membership is not required to participate. For more information about the programs, call 349-3720.

MEMBERS SINGLE— One-on-one personal training sessions 3 one-hour sessions $140 5 one-hour sessions $220 10 one-hour sessions $410

15 one-hour sessions $570 20 one-hour sessions $700 25 one-hour sessions $800

NON-MEMBERS SINGLE— One-on-one personal training sessions 3 one-hour sessions $155 5 one-hour sessions $245 10 one-hour sessions $460

15 one-hour sessions $645 20 one-hour sessions $725 25 one-hour sessions $895

Meet Trainer Katie Clementi I have been working as a personal trainer for the past three years. I am a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Specialist through International Sports Science Association (ISSA). I have personal background in bodybuilding and athletic training (basketball, track, volleyball, soccer). I have worked with many different people, with goals ranging from weight loss to weight gain, functional movements, strength, athletic performance and body recomp. I’ve learned that through fitness and working out your overall quality of life, both emotionally and physically, can improve drastically!

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Advanced German F • 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Lap Quilting

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Legal Counseling

Counseling provided by Attorney Tom Bunger. Call 349-3720 to register. Participants are assisted on a first-come, first-served basis. Usually occurs on the first Monday of each month • 3 p.m. Call 349-3720 to confirm meeting time and date.

Steady Steppers M, W, F • 9–10 a.m.

Tai Chi Qigong W • 11:45 a.m.

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The TLRC is an Active&Fit participating facility. Active&Fit is an exercise and fitness program designed to help you achieve better health through regular exercise. The Active&Fit program includes no- or low-cost membership at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center, website resources and support from Active&Fit’s toll-free member services hotline. If your health plan offers Active&Fit and you would like more information about the TLRC, please ask at the front desk or call 349-3720. You may also visit Active&Fit at ActiveandFit.com. Active&Fit is a federally registered trademark of American Specialty Health Incorporated.

The Twin Lakes Recreation Center is a Silver&Fit participating fitness facility! Silver&Fit is designed specifically to help older adults achieve better health through regular exercise and health education. Silver&Fit provides eligible members with no-cost or low-cost fitness plans. Silver&Fit is provided by American Specialty Health Incorporated. If your health plan offers Silver&Fit and you would like more information about the TLRC, please ask at the front desk or call 349-3720. You may also visit Silver&Fit at SilverandFit.com. Silver&Fit is a federally registered trademark of American Specialty Health Incorporated. M950-395A (5/12) © 2012 American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH). All rights reserved. Healthy Living is Golden and the Silver&Fit logo are trademarks of ASH.

FitnessCoach

The SilverSneakers program is the nation’s leading exercise program designed exclusively for older adults. The program offers physical activity, health education, and social events for Medicare-eligible and Group Retiree members. If you qualify, your Twin Lakes Recreation Center membership is free! Inquire at the front desk to check your eligibility or to sign up.

SilverSneakers Circuit

Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout.

SilverSneakers Classic

Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living.

SilverSneakers Yoga

Move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses.

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The FitnessCoach program offers fitness center and at-home exercise options to its covered special needs or dual-eligible members who also qualify for Medicare/Medicaid. Covered members may include individuals covered by Medicaid or those with physical impairments, developmental disabilities, cognitive impairments, or mental/behavioral health conditions, or other individuals with special needs who may benefit from improved physical fitness. The FitnessCoach program includes a TLRC membership (the TLRC welcomes members to bring caregivers if needed to help them use the services and equipment), home fitness kit options for those who prefer to exercise at home, website resources, and support from the FitnessCoach program’s toll-free member services hotline and on their website. For more information, call 888-369-2746 or visit fitnesscoach.com.

A fitness program to help you live your best life. Renew Active from UnitedHealthcare is available with select Medicare Advantage plans. Designed around you and your goals, Renew Active offers access to the Twin Lakes Recreation Center as well as online brain exercises to help keep both your body and your mind active—all at no additional cost. For more information, visit myrenewactive.com.

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Sports and Fitness

Group Exercise Registration

Session I: January 4–February 21: • Register by 1/10. Session II: March 1-April 25 • Register by 3/7. Class does not meet March 15–21.

For ages 18 yrs. and up. Twin Lakes Recreation Center

Group exercise classes are FREE to members!

Members must register at the TLRC front desk. Registration for group exercise classes extends through the first week of each session. Classes that do not meet the minimum registration requirements after the first week will be cancelled for that session.

Prefer virtual class options? We understand you may not be ready to come back to in-person classes so we are offering them virtually too! Contact the front desk at 349-3720 for details or to get registered for the virtual version of any of your favorite classes! Cancellation policy Full refunds are given for all classes cancelled by the Twin Lakes Recreation Center. Refund requests for any other reason must be submitted prior to the registration deadline, and are subject to approval according to State Board of Accounts claim procedures. Allow four weeks for refund requests to be processed.

Use these thermometers to help you choose the group exercise class with the right intensity level for you.

Beginning Yoga

This class focuses on posture alignment, freeing the shoulder girdle and pelvis, and synchronizing movement and breathing through basic yoga poses. Gain a simple foundation practice that can be useful every day and serve as a springboard to explore any style of yoga. Feel at home in your body, enjoy good health, move freely, and reduce stress. Instructors: Ayaa Elgoharry and Rivkah Moore W 1/6–2/17 • 6:45–7:45 p.m. • 150201-A F 1/8–2/19 • noon–1 p.m. • 150201-B W 3/3–4/21 • 6:45–7:45 p.m. • 150201-C F 3/5–4/23 • noon–1 p.m. • 150201-D FREE/member, $55/non-member

Boot Camp

Are you ready for a challenge? Take your body to the next level with this intense yet fun, fat-burning class! Combine weights, interval training and plyometrics to increase cardiovascular efficiency and overall strength. Get in and get fit! Instructor: Max Tuttle Tu, Th 1/5–2/18 • 6–7 a.m. • 150202-A Tu, Th 3/2–4/22 • 6–7 a.m. • 150202-B FREE/member, $85/non-member

Core 360

The most commonly neglected area of the adult body is the core. This class is designed to strengthen and balance all 360 degrees of the core! Improve posture and spine health through a variety of exercises that strengthen the rectus abdominus, transverse abdominus, obliques, and low back muscles. Join this class and tone your core fast! Instructors: Katie Clementi and Max Tuttle W 1/6–2/17 • 6:45–7:45 p.m. • 150203-A W 3/3–4/21 • 6:45–7:45 p.m. • 150203-B FREE/member, $55/non-member

Hatha Yoga

The word hatha (lit force, sun) symbolizes a system of physical techniques integrating body, mind, and spirit. This mixed-level Hatha yoga class uses asanas (bodily postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), and dyana (meditation techniques) with the goal of bringing about a healthy body and a clear, peaceful mind. The asanas work to make the spine supple, the core strong and supple and to promote circulation in the organs, glands, and tissues. Hatha yoga postures strengthen and stretch the body, promoting balance and flexibility. Great for those with arthritis. Classes end with a sweet savasana to help release stress and relax body and mind. Instructor: Rivkah Moore M 1/4–2/15 • noon–1 p.m. • 150204-A W 1/6–2/17 • noon–1 p.m. • 150204-B M 3/1–4/19 • noon–1 p.m. • 150204-C W 3/3–4/21 • noon–1 p.m. • 150204-D FREE/member, $55/non-member

H.I.I.T.

H.I.I.T. stands for high intensity interval training. By using rigorous intervals of maximum effort and short bouts of active recovery, you can smash your goals faster! Build cardiovascular fitness while improving strength and maximizing calorie burn. You’ll be pushed to your limits and walk out feeling strong and empowered! Instructors: Katie Clementi and Max Tuttle W 1/6–2/17 • 5:30–6:30 p.m. • 150205-A W 3/3–4/21 • 5:30–6:30 p.m. • 150205-B FREE/member, $55/non-member

Power Vinyasa is a vigorous, fitness-based approach to vinyasa-style yoga. This class incorporates the athleticism of Ashtanga while including several different vinyasas. This class’s quicker tempo will get your heart rate up! Instructor: Ayaa Elgoharry M 1/4–2/15 • 5:30–6:30 p.m. • 150207-A Th 1/7–2/18 • 6:45–7:45 p.m. • 150207-B M 3/1–4/19 • 5:30–6:30 p.m. • 150207-C Th 3/4–4/22 • 6:45–7:45 p.m. • 150207-D FREE/member, $55/non-member

Restorative Yoga

Restorative Yoga is a gentle class with the aid of props: blocks, bolsters, blankets and straps. The sequence typically involves only 5–8 poses held for longer periods of time with as little physical effort as possible. The practice is about slowing down and opening the body through passive stretching. Restorative Yoga focuses on relaxation and renewal, quieting the mind, boosting the immune system and releasing deeply held tension. This class is particularly beneficial for those suffering from anxiety, insomnia, headaches and other stress-related conditions. All experience levels welcome! Instructor: Ayaa Elgoharry Tu 1/5–2/16 • 6:45–7:45 p.m. • 150206-A Tu 3/2–4/20 • 6:45–7:45 p.m. • 150206-B FREE/member, $55/non-member

Yin Yoga

This yoga practice consists of a series of long-held, passive floor poses to work deeply into the connective tissues and joints of the hips, pelvis and lower spine. This slow-paced style of yoga is suitable for all levels. Instructor: Ayaa Elgoharry M 1/4–2/15 • 6:45–7:45 p.m. • 150209-A M 3/1–4/19 • 6:45–7:45 p.m. • 150209-B FREE/member, $55/non-member

Yoga Core

Healthy Heart Tip! Physical activity adds up! Being active for as little as 10 minutes at a time all counts towards the recommended total of 150 minutes per week.

This class is accessible and needed by all: Athletes, advanced practitioners, weekend warriors, first-time yoga students and everyone in between. It is an active stretching class that targets primary muscle groups surrounding the hips, hamstrings and upper and lower back. Focused stretching allows muscles to relax and lengthen, which puts less strain on the skeletal system and reduces tension throughout the body. Neither experience nor flexibility are required, just an open mind and a willingness to have fun while trying something new. Instructor: Ayaa Elgoharry Tu 1/5–2/16 • 5:30–6:30 p.m. • 150210-A Th 1/7–2/18 • 5:30–6:30 p.m. • 150210-B Tu 3/2–4/20 • 5:30–6:30 p.m. • 150210-C Th 3/4–4/22 • 5:30–6:30 p.m. • 150210-D FREE/member, $55/non-member

ZUMBA

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what ZUMBA is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness party that is moving millions of people toward joy and health. Instructors: Kristy LeVert and Morgan Banks M 1/4–2/15 • 6:45–7:45 p.m. • 150211-A Th 1/7–2/18 • 6:45–7:45 p.m. • 150211-B M 3/1–4/19 • 6:45–7:45 p.m. • 150211-C Th 3/4–4/22 • 6:45–7:45 p.m. • 150211-D FREE/member, $55/non-member

ZUMBA Gold

ZUMBA Gold is a class of Latin-inspired dance aerobics for seniors and those new to ZUMBA. ZUMBA Gold goes at a slower pace, with more breaks and more instruction, but uses the same zesty ZUMBA music. You can’t help but move in this class, and whether you choose a low-intensity or high-intensity option, it’s a great workout! Can’t stand for the whole program? Seated participants are welcome! Instructor: Morgan Banks Tu, Th 1/5–2/18 • noon–1 p.m. • 150212-A Tu, Th 3/2–4/22 • noon–1 p.m. • 150212-B FREE/member, $85/non-member

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Yoga Core is a unique and enjoyable blend of yoga and core exercises drawn from Pilates and dance conditioning, where participants develop strength, flexibility and integration through awareness in movement. Attention to breath coordination and alignment is emphasized to ensure you get the most out of this workout. This class is appropriate for able-bodied beginners as well as more experienced exercisers. Variations are presented to help you adapt movements to your fitness level. Instructor: Ayaa Elgoharry W 1/6–2/17 • 5:30–6:30 p.m. • 150208-A Sa 1/9–2/20 • 9–10 a.m. • 150208-B W 3/3–4/21 • 5:30–6:30 p.m. • 150208-C Sa 3/6–4/24 • 9–10 a.m. • 150208-D FREE/member, $55/non-member

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Sports & Fitness This class focuses on coordination, discipline and self-confidence in a fun and safe environment. Excel TKD is taught by Master Emeline O’Connor, a 4th-degree black belt with more than 20 years of experience. Some of her achievements include multiple National and Junior Olympic Championships in the AAU and USSSA organizations, AAU and USSSA National team member, and the first woman to be inducted in the USSSA Hall of Fame. The ultimate goal at Excel TKD is to mold future black belts into the best martial artists they can be. Instructor: Emeline O’Connor Beginner—Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m. 1/5–2/18 • Register by 1/10 • 150213-A • $65 3/2–4/22 • Register by 3/7 • 150213-C • $65 Advanced—Tuesdays, 6:45-7:45 p.m. and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. 1/5–2/18 • Register by 1/10 • 150213-B • $65 3/2–4/22 • Register by 3/7 • 150213-D • $65

Each match is 6 vs. 6 and consists of three games. Matches are self-officiated. Each team must have at least two women on the court during play. Rosters may include an unlimited number of players, but all names must be submitted prior to the start of the league. Team fees and tentative rosters are due prior to the registration deadline. Include the team captain’s name and contact information upon registration. Specific game times are announced after registration. Each team is guaranteed a minimum of eight matches, which may include a voluntary post-season tournament. To join the player pick-up list, call 349-3720. Open League Th 1/28–4/29 • 6–11 p.m. • 150001-A $150/team • Register by 1/20 • For ages 18 yrs. and up. Twin Lakes Recreation Center No games during the week of March 15–19.

For all ages. Twin Lakes Recreation Center Class does not meet 3/15–3/19.

Pickleball

Healthy Heart Tip! Try something new! What better time to try a new form of exercise or physical activity? Mind-body practices such as yoga are easy to get started and have health benefits for your bones and your brain.

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For ASA Asabela Studio aerial fitness classes, visit asabelastudio.com. Twin Lakes Recreation Center

For Bloomington Soccer program updates, visit bloomingtonsoccer.net. Twin Lakes Recreation Center

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USA Softball Umpire Class

FRANK SOUTHERN ICE ARENA Public Skating • The Skating School See pages 9–11.

This course encompasses USA Softball rules, mechanics, and positioning for anyone interested in becoming a certified USA Softball umpire. The class runs Wednesday evenings for four weeks and participants must attend all four sessions. Graduates of this class are qualified to umpire in adult and youth softball leagues offered by Bloomington Parks and Recreation. Registration fee includes USA Softball umpire registration and state umpire school fees.

Wednesdays, 3/17–4/7 • 6-9 p.m. Twin Lakes Sports Park

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We’ve missed lacing up our shoes and walking with you! The Bloomington Walking Club is planning to meet in person again for a weekly walk every Thursday, May through October. The Bloomington Walking Club is an informal group that walks from one to three miles on paved paths and natural trails in and around city parks. All ability levels are welcome, and walkers choose their own pace. The Bloomington Walking Club is dog- and stroller-friendly. Presented by Bloomington Parks and Recreation, IU Health Bloomington, and Purdue Extension of Monroe County. For more information, including the time and location for weekly walks, contact Jess Klein at kleinj@bloomington.in.gov. B

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Register by 3/17 • 170101-A $80 • For ages 18 yrs. and up. For more information, contact Brandon Chambers at brandon.chambers@bloomington.in.gov.

Adult Tennis Lessons Pick up a racquet and join Bloomington South Head Boys’ Tennis Coaches Matt Corry and Ray Leonard on the courts. All instructors are South coaches or accomplished South players. Clinics are offered in partnership with the USTA and follow USTA curriculum. Participants will be divided into small groups based on skill level. For more information, contact Coach Corry at 812-606-2844 or matthewleecorry@yahoo.com. M 5/3–5/24 • 6–6:55 p.m. • 170202-A W 5/5–5/26• 6–6:55 p.m. • 170202-B For ages 18 yrs. and up. Register by 4/25 • $60/in-city, $68/non-city Winslow Sports Complex.

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Special Olympics Indiana—Monroe County offers year-round sports training and athletic competition for children (ages 8 yrs. and up) and adults with intellectual, cognitive, and learning disabilities. To find out if you or a family member are eligible to participate, call 812-325-1548 or email soimc.cc@gmail.com or write to 6180 N. Bottom Rd., Bloomington, IN 47404.

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Sports & Fitness (continued) 2021 Spring/Summer Adult Softball Leagues Bloomington Parks and Recreation offers USA Softball Association-sanctioned leagues designed to accommodate all levels of play. USA Softball rules apply with local modifications as stated in the Adult Softball League Handbook. The Adult Softball League Handbook and other valuable information can be found at bloomington.in.gov/softball.

For weather related cancellations, call the weather hotline at 349-3610 Option 1. Rain makeups will be done on Monday evenings if possible.

Co-Rec, Men’s, and Women’s leagues: $675 for 10 games Games are played at Twin Lakes Sports Park. March 1–April 5: Teams register online (including tentative roster).

Go to bloomington.in.gov/softball and click on the “Register Now” link. Choose day and league (see below). Staff reserves the right to adjust league placement if necessary. After registering online, pay a minimum deposit of half the league fee. League fee payment instructions, final payment due date, final roster due date, manager’s meeting date, and master game schedules will be sent via email following online registration. All teams that register and pay the full team fee by the registration deadline will be eligible for a drawing at the manager’s meeting to win a Worth bat.

League play begins the week of April 18. For more information about adult softball leagues, contact Scott Pedersen at pederses@bloomington.in.gov or 349-3774.

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• Teams playing in Co-Rec Rec or Mens Rec leagues will be allowed no more than two male players with a USA Softball player classification of D or higher on the roster. • Women’s league will use a weighted schedule (higher level teams will play each other more often.)

Healthy Living Endwright East Active Living Community Center Bloomington’s Newest Senior Center! 2894 E. Third Street at the College Mall For more information and hours, call 812-272-4808. Endwright East is a partnership with: Area 10 Agency on Aging, City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department, Commission on Aging and IU Health Bloomington Alzheimer’s Resource Services.

Music & Dance

Experience six weeks of professional ballroom instruction in swing, cha cha, rumba, waltz, foxtrot, and blues. Students master the steps and stylings in easy modules and learn which dances work with which music. Make new acquaintances while learning new skills and staying healthy. The City of Bloomington is following public health advice to take precautionary measures to limit the local impact of COVID-19. Fridays February 26–April 2 For ages 18 yrs. and up. Register by 3/5 • $70/in-city, $80/non-city Instructor: Margot Scholz Allison-Jukebox Community Center Beginning 8–9 p.m. • 145001-A

Intermediate

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of local businesses and organizations. We’d like to thank the following sponsors for their involvement this past program season.

1818 Apparel Co.

Greene & Schultz Trial Lawyers

Aqua Pro Pool & Spa

H. Michelle Gregory J.D.

American Mortgage Co.—Paul Wilson

IU Credit Union

BuffaLouie’s

Kirkwood Photo

Chapman Orthodontics

Lisa J. Baker, DDS

Commercial Service

Raymond Foundation

Cornerstone P.D.S.

Roto-Rooter

Culver’s of Bloomington

Rundell Ernstberger Associates

Dick’s Sporting Goods

Summer Star Foundation

Freitag & Martoglio, LLC

Youth Services Bureau/Safe Place

Congratulations to our Park Partner award recipients: September: Dick’s Sporting Goods December: IU Credit Union Thanks to Summer Star Foundation for supporting outdoor learning opportunities for area youth.

Become a Winter–Spring 2021 Event Sponsor:

Disney Trivia and Movie Night/Deadline January 4/$300— Target Market: elementary school-aged children Bloomington Trivia Championship Series Hosted by Skip Daley/ Deadline January 4/Sponsor levels of $300, $500, or $700—Target Market: fun-loving adults with competitive personalities age 18 yrs. and up

Reach your target market at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center, our multi-purpose facility offering programs and services that help make Bloomington a healthy, active community. This 100,000 sq. ft. sports, fitness and recreation complex serves thousands of diverse customers each year, from elite youth basketball teams to preschool soccer players. It is the perfect place for you to share your company’s message and reach your target audience. The facility features a 1/5-mile elevated indoor track, strength equipment and free weights, state-ofthe-art cardio studio, five hardwood courts, indoor turf field, mirrored exercise studio, and meeting rooms. The Twin Lakes Recreation Center is home to Andrew Frank basketball camps, AAU local and regional tournaments, Bloomington Youth Basketball, and youth and adult soccer. Reach these target markets • 300,000 annual visits • 1,200+ active adult members • more than 800 SilverSneakers members (ages 55 yrs. and up) • 600+ Bloomington Youth Basketball players • local and regional basketball and other sports tournaments Custom opportunities to connect with your market • Our custom advertising packages can give you more than just signs! • Set up a display at the TLRC during tournaments or peak visitation. • Place coupons, menus, or brochures in our literature display areas. • Run a custom TV spot on our four closed-circuit TV screens all day, every day. • … and more! Price points for 96" × 42" banners (per year) Court 1: $1,500 Courts 2–5: $1,000 Turf: $1,000 Studios: $800 Larger banner sizes available.

For more information, contact Julie Ramey at 349-3719 or rameyj@bloomington.in.gov or Sarah Owen at 349-3739 or owensa@bloomington.in.gov.

The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation and IU Health Bloomington have partnered and combined resources to positively impact the health and wellness of the entire community.

Flurry Scurry/Deadline January 15/$300—Target Market: families with children up to age 15 yrs.

For a complete list of sponsorship opportunities along with marketing benefits, contact Community Relations Coordinator, Sarah Owen at 349-3739 or owensa@bloomington.in.gov. Align your business with Bloomington Parks and Recreation facilities, trails, programs, and events.

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Winter Palooza/Primary consideration will be given to sponsors who express interest by December 15/Sponsor levels of $500 or $1,000— Target Market: elementary school-aged children

Promote your products and services at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center:

Sponsorship/Parks Partners

Special thanks to our Parks Partners! So many of our programs and events are enhanced through the sponsorship

Four ways to register for programs Online

Walk in

Online registration available 24-7. bloomington.in.gov/parks Secured for credit card payment. VISA, MASTERCARD, or DISCOVER

401 N. Morton St., Ste. 250, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Face masks are required to enter City Hall. VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, CASH, CHECK, or MONEY ORDER

Mail in

Drop off

Complete the registration form and send it to Bloomington Parks and Recreation 401 N. Morton St., Ste. 250 Bloomington, IN 47404 Registrations must be received before the deadline. CHECK or MONEY ORDER

A convenient drop box is located outside City Hall, at the “401” address doors. Drop off your registration after hours or whenever it’s convenient for you. Make sure you drop off before the registration date. CHECK or MONEY ORDER

For information about resident status, fees and charges, liability waivers, registration, and refunds, visit: bloomington.in.gov/parks/registration PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM Name

Home Phone Work Phone

(parent/guardian if participant is under 18 or under legal guardianship)

Street Address City

State Zip

City of Bloomington Resident? Yes

Emergency Contact

E-mail Address

(If you are unsure of your residency status, please call 812-349-3700)

How did you hear of this program? Program Guide Social Media Newspaper Flier Friend Email Website Previous Participant Other Participant Name

Gender

Birthdate

Shirt Size

Program Name

Inclusive Service Request:

Reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in above program(s) related to specific needs associated with a disability. (circle one) YES NO If YES, please complete an Inclusion Assessment and the Inclusive Recreation Coordinator will contact you. We request at least two weeks notification for reasonable accommodations requests. In some cases reasonable accommodations may take longer.

Parks and Recreation Program Waiver Statement The undersigned is the adult program participant, or is the parent or legal guardian of the program participant. The undersigned hereby states that s/he understands the activities that will take place in this program, and that the program participant is physically and mentally able to participate in this program. The undersigned recognizes, as with any activity, there is risk of injury. In the event that the program participant sustains an injury in the course of the program, and the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department is unable to contact the appropriate person(s) to obtain consent for treatment, the Department and/or its employees or volunteers are authorized to take reasonable steps to obtain appropriate medical treatment. The program participant and/or his/her parent or legal guardian shall be responsible for the cost of such treatment. The undersigned now releases the City of Bloomington, the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department, its employees, agents, and assigns, from any claims including, but not limited to, personal injuries or damage to property caused by or having any relation to this activity. It is understood that the release applies to any present or future injuries and that it binds the undersigned, undersigned’s spouse, heirs, executors and administrators. The Program Participant may be photographed and videotaped while participating in Parks and Recreation activities and while attending Parks and Recreation events, and consent is given for the reproduction of such photos or videos for advertising and publicity. Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19 The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is highly contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, the Department cannot guarantee that the program participant, or the program participant’s household members will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending the program could increase the risk of the program participant, or the program participant’s household members of contracting COVID-19. By signing this agreement, the undersigned acknowledges the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assumes the risk that the program participant, or other members of the program participant’s household may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 as a result of attending the program and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. The undersigned also acknowledges and understands that all of the risks of COVID-19 are not known and that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at the program may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of the program participant and others, including, but not limited to, Bloomington Parks and Recreation employees, volunteers, and other program participants and their families. The undersigned voluntarily agrees to assume all of the foregoing risks, known and unknown, and accept sole responsibility for any injury or loss to the program participant, and other members of the program participant’s household. The undersigned hereby waives, releases, discharges, and agrees to hold harmless, indemnify, and not sue Bloomington Parks and Recreations Department, its employees, agents, officers, directors, affiliates, members, volunteers, and representatives (collectively, “Releasees”), of and from any and all claims, liabilities, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. The undersigned further agrees that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of the Releasees, whether such claim arises before, during, or after participation in any Parks and Recreation program. I have read and understand all of the foregoing terms. I agree with the terms and sign voluntarily. ________________________________________________________________________

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Signature of Parent/Guardian Name of Parent/Guardian

Date

Name of Child

Class Code

Fee

Include Your Voluntary Donation to the Bloomington Parks & Recreation Department Community Garden Fund Bloomington Tree Fund Greatest need

Total Enclosed

$1 $3 $5 Other $

Method of Payment: Cash (do not mail cash)

Check/Money Order

Make check or money order payable to: City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Mail registrations to: City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation 401 N. Morton Street, Ste. 250, Bloomington IN 47404

Bloomington Parks and Recreation Staff Dennis Robertson............................................................................................ MEO Jim Salisbury.............................................................................................Laborer II Haskell Smith............................................................Urban Forestry, Laborer II smithh@bloomington.in.gov Joanna Sparks..............................................................................City Landscaper sparkj@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3497 Rebecca Swift................................................Natural Resources Coordinator rebecca.swift@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3759 Rob Turpin...................................................................Operations Crew Leader turpinr@bloomington.in.gov

Recreation

Thank you to Dave Williams for 27 years of service to Bloomington Parks and Recreation.

Administration

Paula McDevitt.................................................................... Administrator mcdevitp@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3711 Ellen Campbell.........................................................................Graphic Designer campbele@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3799 Kim Clapp.......................................................................................Office Manager clappk@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3710 Missy Grabowski...................................... Customer Service Representative grabowsm@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3700 Tiffany Hall................................................. Customer Service Representative halti@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3702 Brenda McGlothlin.................................. Customer Service Representative mcglothb@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3701 Sarah Owen.............................................Community Relations Coordinator owensa@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3739 Ethan Philbeck.......................................... Customer Service Representative philbece@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3757 Julie Ramey.................................................... Community Relations Manager rameyj@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3719

Operations and Natural Resources

John Barnes........................................................................................................ MEO barnesj@bloomington.in.gov Marie Becker................................. Urban Greenspace Working Foreperson marie.becker@bloomington.in.gov Jon Behrman.......................................... Natural Areas Working Foreperson behrmanj@bloomington.in.gov Steve Cotter.......................................................... Natural Resources Manager cotters@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3736 Barb Dunbar................................................Operations Division Coordinator dunbarb@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3498 Don Foddrill..................................................... Facilities Working Foreperson foddrild@bloomington.in.gov Dave Fox..............................Sanitation and Grounds Working Foreperson foxd@bloomington.in.gov Curtis Gilstrap................. Cemeteries/Landscaping Working Foreperson Erin Hatch........................................................................................Urban Forester erin.hatch@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3716 Mike Hollingsworth................................. Facilities Maintenance Mechanic Mark Marotz..........................................................Operations Superintendent marotzm@bloomington.in.gov • 327-6119 Phil Paris.....................................................................................................Laborer II Anthony Robertson............................ Equipment Maintenance Mechanic robertsa@bloomington.in.gov

Becky Higgins............................ Recreation Services Division Director barrickb@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3713 Leslie Brinson..................................................... Community Events Manager brinsonl@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3715 Cory Hawkins......................................................................... Program Specialist hawkinco@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3783 Jess Klein.............................................................Health/Wellness Coordinator kleinj@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3771 Sarah Mullin....................................Community Events Program Specialist mullins@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3704 Erik Pearson....................................................... Program/Facility Coordinator pearsone@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3746 Bill Ream........................................................Community Events Coordinator reamw@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3748 Crystal Ritter.................................................Community Events Coordinator ritterc@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3962 Amy Shrake....................................................... Program/Facility Coordinator shrakea@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3747 Ashley Spurgeon...........................Community Events Program Specialist ashley.spurgeon@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3718

Sports

John Turnbull.................................... Sports Services Division Director turnbulj@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3712 Aaron Craig.....................................................................Golf Facilities Manager craiga@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3791 Daren Eads............................................................................ Facility Coordinator eadsd@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3772 Dan Kluesner.........................................Athletic Fields Working Foreperson 349-3760 Chris Lamb.............................................Athletic Fields Working Foreperson Hsiung Marler..........................................General Manager Switchyard Park marlerh@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3961 Scott Pedersen........................................................ Youth Sports Coordinator pederses@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3774 James Richardson............................................................................................ MEO richarja@bloomington.in.gov Jason Sims...............................................................Golf Programs Coordinator simsja@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3782 Megan Stark..............................................................Membership Coordinator starme@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3770 Mark Sterner...................................................................... Sports Area Manager sternerm@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3768 Maggie Tull.......................................................... Switchyard Park Foreperson maggie.tull@bloomington.in.gov Dee Tuttle.................................................Sports Facility/Programs Manager tuttled@bloomington.in.gov • 349-3762

PRSRT STD US Postage Paid Bloomington, IN Permit #302 401 N. Morton, Ste. 250 Bloomington IN 47404

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