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Upper Cascades Park was purchased in 1929 along with portions of the property that became Cascades Golf Course.
Quick Park Information
- Features: playground, picnic tables, Lions Den picnic shelter
- Restrooms: porta john located at the Lions Den shelter. Restrooms also available at Cascades Golf Course, during hours when the course is open for play.
- Across Clubhouse Drive from Cascades Golf Course. Directions to and information about Cascades Golf Course.
- Property rules and hours of operation for Bloomington's city parks
Picnic Shelter
- Reserve a picnic shelter
- Important Access Information for Lions Den Shelter
A temporary bridge closure may affect travel to Lower Cascades Park, Upper Cascades Park, and Cascades Golf Course. The vehicle bridge on Clubhouse Drive at its intersection with Old State Road 37 is currently closed. While Lower Cascades Park and its amenities remain open, vehicle access to the Sycamore Shelter, Cascades Golf Course, and the Lions Den Shelter at Upper Cascades Park is available only from the west via Kinser Pike to Clubhouse Drive. - Lions Den Shelter— This shelter has a playground, adult- and child-size picnic tables, electrical outlets, lights, two grills, and a drinking fountain. Maximum 99 people.
- Shelters are available for rent April 1 through October 31. Rental times are 6 a.m. until 11 p.m.
- List of all reservable picnic shelters in city parks.