Bloomington Parks and Recreation Launches Five-Year Master Plan Process with Community Questionnaire
Community members invited to answer three questions to help guide planning process
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2025 News Releases
Bloomington Nonprofits Invited to Apply for 2025 Digital Opportunity Grants
City of Bloomington Urges Vigilance as Spotted Lanternfly Nears
Public urged to help with early detection, reporting to slow impact on local ecosystems
Bloomington Fire Department Expands Safe Haven Baby Box Access
City of Bloomington Launches 2025 Small Business Safety & Cleanliness Grant
Switchyard Park Debuts City's First Tactile Map in Step Toward Greater Accessibility
Innovative map helps visitors who are blind or have low vision navigate the park independently.
Eleven Officers Sworn In at Bloomington Police Department—Highest in Over Three Decades
City of Bloomington Earns Top Global Recognition for Environmental Transparency, Climate Action
City of Bloomington Invites Volunteers to Help Paint McDoel Gardens Street Mural
Parks and Recreation's Tuesday Market Opens June 3 at Hopewell Commons
Mid-week market takes place weekly from 4-7 p.m.
City’s GIS Team Receives 2025 Excellence in GIS Award
Bloomington Arts Commission Announces 2025 Artistic Advancement Grant Cycle
City of Bloomington Invites Public to Join Focus Groups on Bloomington’s Community Identity
City of Bloomington Releases Updated Resource Guides Covering Healthcare, Housing, and More
Energy-saving Incentive Programs Available to Help Renters, Landlords, and Homeowners Save Money on Utility Bills
45-Day Closure of Winslow/High/Rogers Roundabout Planned for Maintenance, Safety Improvements
Bryan Park and Mills Pools, Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad Open May 24 for the 2025 Season
Splash & Skate Hotline updated with hours of operation, closings at 812-349-3741.
How You Can Help After the May 16, 2025 Storm
City of Bloomington Reflects on 2024 Successes in Public Safety Through Latest Annual Report
Connect with City Leaders at District 3 Traveling Town Hall, June 2
City of Bloomington Launches Branding Initiative to Drive Future Growth
Parks and Recreation Supports Mental Health Awareness Month with Programs and Resources
Parks, nature offer pathways to wellness for all ages
City of Bloomington Seeks Residents to Serve on Boards and Commissions
Installation of Additional Barriers on East 3rd Street Bicycle Lane Begins Week of May 12
City of Bloomington Invites Residents to Explore How Local Government Works
City Seeks Nominations for Youth Honoring Kindness, Respect, and Growth with SWAGGER Awards
Bloomington Celebrates Arbor Day with Tree Planting and Arboretum Designation
City of Bloomington Sustainability Expands Solar, Energy Efficiency, & Lighting (SEEL) Grant Program to Include Battery Energy Storage Systems for Nonprofits
City of Bloomington to Host Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Switchyard Park
City of Bloomington Launches Comprehensive Parking Study to Evaluate Parking Policies, Rates, Operations and Technology
Statement from Mayor Kerry Thomson Regarding Recent Federal Immigration Activity
City of Bloomington to Honor Outstanding Volunteers at the 2025 Be More Awards Ceremony
Public Invited to Share Input on Statewide Transportation Projects
City of Bloomington, Monroe County, Ellettsville, and Stinesville Secure More Than $3.7 Million for Infrastructure Improvements
City of Bloomington Calls for Volunteers for Downtown Cleanup Ahead of IU Graduation
Nominations Open for Human Rights Award
City to Celebrate Grand Opening of Hopewell Commons, Bloomington’s Newest Park, on April 23
All are invited to the grand opening celebration from 3:30-6 p.m.
Local Students Win 2025 Human Rights Art & Essay Contest
Nikeshia Fomby Appointed to Lead Public Engagement for Bloomington, Expanding Resident Voice in City Government
Statement from Mayor Kerry Thomson on the City’s Fiber Project, the Dissolution of AEG, and GigaBitNow Installation
Farmers' Market, Griffy Lake Boathouse Open April 5 for the 2025 Season
Market takes place Saturday from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; the boathouse is open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
New Public Artwork OT 987 by International Artist Unveiled in Trades District as Part of City’s One Percent for the Arts Program
Flood Watch Issued for Monroe County: City Encourages Preparedness Steps for At-Risk Residents
The City of Bloomington Announces Ambitious New Transit Plan: The Monorail
City Finalizes Kirkwood Street Closures for 2025 Pedestrian Season
Parks and Recreation Enhances Accessibility with $1 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds
Several projects are finished, or nearing completion, this month.
City of Bloomington Seeks Residents to Serve on Boards and Commissions
City of Bloomington Invites Public Input on 10th Street Safety Project to Improve Travel for All Modes
All-way stop coming to State Road 45 in Bloomington
Mayor Kerry Thomson to Deliver Annual State of the City Address on April 3, Detailing Bloomington’s Progress and Priorities
Bloomington Opens Applications for 2025 Downtown Outreach Grants to Support Opioid Crisis Response
City of Bloomington Announces 13th Annual Eco-Heroes Art Contest to Celebrate Native Insects
A Statement from Mayor Kerry Thomson on Annexation and Intended Petition to the Indiana Supreme Court
Bloomington and Indiana University Partner to Host Cultural Festival for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Utilities Service Board Approves Upgrades to Drinking Water Plant
City of Bloomington Expands Traffic Barriers Along East 3rd Street Bicycle Lane to Enhance Safety
City of Bloomington Offers Incentives for Homeowners Investing in Solar and Energy Efficiency
City of Bloomington Launches Crash Hub to Improve Traffic Safety Awareness
City Commission on the Status of Women to Honor Local Women at Women’s Achievement Celebration
City of Bloomington to Reinstall All-Way Stop Control at Key 7th Street Intersections to Improve Safety
Nonprofit Alliance Announces Nonprofit Board Training in March and April
City Seeks Nominations for 2025 Be More Awards Honoring Exceptional Volunteers
The City of Bloomington Announces Ride and Thrive: A Call for Art Designs for New Bloomington Bus Stop Shelters
City of Bloomington Invites Artists to Create a Vibrant Design for Community Events Trailer
Mayor Kerry Thomson to Host Traveling Office Hours at Bloomington Farm Stop Collective on March 4
Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission Seeks Student Voices for 2025 Art & Essay Contest
Apply for the 2025 Resident-Led Traffic Calming Program and Help Make Neighborhood Streets Safer
Temporary Closure of E. 7th Street Bike Lane for Poplars Redevelopment Construction
City Launches Spring into Sustainability Challenge: A Fun, Team-Based Competition to Reduce Carbon Footprints and Win Prizes
City of Bloomington Launches E-Bike Voucher Program to Expand Sustainable Transportation
Bloomington Fire Department’s Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program First in U.S. to Deploy Advanced Telemedicine Kits
Learn to Reduce Waste, Conserve Water, and Save Money at Free Sustainability Workshop in partnership with the City of Bloomington Utilities and the Waste Reduction District of Monroe County
Investing in Creativity: 2025 Arts Grants Available for Bloomington Artists & Organizations
City of Bloomington Releases 2023 Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Tracking Progress on Climate Goals
City of Bloomington Celebrates Black History Month with Poster Contest and Community Events
Nonprofit Alliance Hosts Annual Meet the Media Event on Feb. 12
City of Bloomington Seeks Residents to Serve on Boards and Commissions
Bloomington’s 2025 Women’s History Month Luncheon to Honor Women Who Inspire and Educate
Temporary Overnight Closure at 3rd Street & 45/46 Bypass for Street Repairs
A Statement from Mayor Kerry Thomson
The City of Bloomington Announces 2025 Black History Month Celebration
City of Bloomington Proposes New Location for Police Headquarters
City of Bloomington Earns National Recognition for Public Engagement Efforts
Improve Your Neighborhood with City Grants
Bloomington Again Recognized as Digital Inclusion Trailblazer
Farmers' Market Accepting Applications for Vending Spaces for 2025 Season
Farmers, food and beverage artisans apply by Feb. 21
Nominations Open for the 2025 Outstanding Leaders of Tomorrow Award
Connect with City Leaders at District 1 Traveling Town Hall, Feb. 3
Learn About Tenant Rights, Safety, and Financial Wellness at HAND’s Free Renting Class
City of Bloomington Recommended for $11.4 Million Federal Grant to Expand Digital Equity
Parks and Recreation Accepting Applications for Vendor Spaces at 2025 Art Fairs
Apply by Feb. 28 to participate in the juried art and fine craft fair.
City of Bloomington Snow Buddies Program Seeks Volunteers to Help Clear Sidewalks for Neighbors in Need
City of Bloomington HAND Department Announces 2025 Homebuyers Club Sessions to Support First-Time Homeownership
City of Bloomington Publishes Results from an Air Quality Study, a Climate Projections Extreme Heat Report, and a Story Map
City of Bloomington Announces 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration
A Flurry of Updates: Winter Weather News as of Jan. 6, 2025, 1:30 p.m.
Public Meeting on Future Police Headquarters on January 27
City of Bloomington Sanitation Services Delayed on Monday, Jan. 6
Parks and Recreation Secures Grant to Bring Physical Activity Education to Youth in Afterschool Program
$13,000 grant supports Let's Move! and other programs through Banneker Community Center