Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park

In May 1922, a committee was appointed by the Park Board to investigate the possibility of obtaining the land on East Third Street belonging to the Hill-Buskirk-Waldron estates for a city park. Mr. Charles Waldron wrote that would be willing to sell the land to the city, providing the city would assume the indebtedness (about $5,000) and give the park a name honoring the three families. The Park Board agreed to buy the property in July 1922.

Quick Park Information

• Features: playground with poured-in-place rubber surfacing, performance stage, fountain, bench seating, interpretive sign, drinking fountain (available seasonally),
• Restrooms: available inside the Allison-Jukebox Community Center only during special events.
• Property rules and hours of operation for Bloomington's city parks
• Parking: Asphalt parking lot with spaces for 12 vehicles off Smith Avenue behind the Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park stage. Three designated handicap accessible spaces.
• WiFi available

About the Playground

• The former playground at The Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park was installed in 2011 with assistance from KaBOOM!, a non-profit that helps communities build playgrounds for children. Volunteers from IU Health and The Project School joined Bloomington Parks and Recreation staff in building the KaBOOM! playground. 
• The KaBOOM! playground was removed in February 2021 to accommodate the City of Bloomington Utilities Department's Hidden River Pathway Project.
• A new playground, with design suggestions submitted by more than 80 community members, was constructed and officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 1, 2022.

Rent the Stage

Apply for a Park Special Use Permit to reserve the stage at the Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park.