Page last updated on July 8, 2026 at 2:59 pm
Parks and Recreation Project Updates
Last updated July 8, 2026.
An overview of projects happening at parks, trails, and facilities.
Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park Playground Repair
The playground at the Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park is scheduled to be closed for one week in early August for repairs to the rubber safety surfacing.
Brown's Woods Encampment Cleanup
The Board of Park Commissioners on June 1 approved a contract for $38,300 with Marshall Security (MSI) to provide cleanup and disposal services at Browns Woods.This project is funded by the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County.
Marshall Security (MSI) will mobilize heavy equipment and provide qualified operators to remove and properly dispose of approximately 16 piles of discarded debris, each estimated at eight tons. This effort will eliminate accumulated waste, while enhancing site safety, accessibility, and environmental quality. MSI will ensure that all materials are transported and disposed of in compliance with applicable regulations and industry best practices.
MSI is tentatively scheduled to begin site cleanup July 15. The cleanup is estimated to take one week to complete.
The Browns Woods property is owned by the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County and is managed by the Parks and Recreation Department. Following completion of the cleanup, Parks staff will initiate ecological restoration efforts on site.
Powerline Trail
Visit the Powerline Trail Project website.
Mills Pool Leak Repair
Parks and Recreation announced that Mills Pool will open Friday, June 19 for the 2026 season. The repairs addressed the immediate concerns that prevented the pool from opening, but the pool's plumbing and infrastructure continue to require attention.
Sycamore Shelter Repairs
A large oak tree fell on the Sycamore Shelter at Lower Cascades Park on May 20. The damaged southern half of the shelter was mostly removed. The north end of the shelter, and the north restroom, remain open for use and is available for rentals. Clubhouse Drive is closed at the junction of Old State Road 37 North and Clubhouse Drive, so access to the Sycamore Shelter parking lot is available only from the west, via Kinser Pike and Clubhouse Drive.