Fitness and Wellness | City of Bloomington, Indiana

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The Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer programs that help make Bloomington an active community!

Winter Wander Challenge

Be active all winter and be entered into a weekly drawing for a Winter Wander beanie! Download OuterSpatial, Parks and Recreations free mobile app, and take part in 12 weekly challenges to boost your New Year's goals.

American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Course

Learn how to properly administer CPR to adults, children, and infants, how to properly use an AED for adults and children, and how to provide life-saving first aid for common illnesses and injuries. American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Course is a blended-learning class. Upon registration, participants will have access to the online portion of the class. The online portion of the class must be completed prior Feb. 26 to be able to participate in the in-person class.

W 2/26 · 6:30-8:30 p.m. · Register by 2/14 · 110104-A
$70/person · For ages 16 yrs. and up.
Allison-Jukebox Community Center

Winter Fitness in the Park

A variety of drop-in fitness programs hosted by some of Bloomington’s favorite instructors take place in the pavilion at Switchyard Park! No pre-registration required; just show up and pay $10 per person with cash or credit card.

A 10-class Punch Pass, good for participation in any 10 indoor or outdoor Fitness in the Park classes at Switchyard Park in 2025, is available for $90. All punch passes will expire Dec. 31, 2025.

In order for individuals with disabilities to participate as fully as possible, reasonable accommodations are provided. For more information or to request assistance, contact Amy Shrake, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, at 812-349-3747.

Tai Chi
A moving meditation in the form of a series of gentle exercises to create harmony and cultivate our inner life energy (qi) to flow smoothly and powerfully through the body.
Mondays, 2/3 - 3/10 · 7-8 p.m.
$10/person/day, pay onsite with cash or card
or buy a 10-class pass for $90, good for all Winter Fitness in the Park classes
Switchyard Park, Pavilion

Pilates
A practice in controlled movements that help improve strength, flexibility, balance, and posture. Pilates is inspired by yoga, ballet, and calisthenics.
Tuesdays, 2/4-3/11 · 7-8 p.m.
$10/person/day, pay onsite with cash or card
or buy a 10-class pass for $90, good for all Winter Fitness in the Park classes
Switchyard Park, Pavilion

Walking with Ease

The Arthritis Foundation's Walking with Ease program is a structured and evidence-based initiative designed to alleviate chronic pain through regular group walking activities. Instructor-led walks take place at local parks and trails. Each one-hour session meets three times per week for six weeks. Participants engage in a warm up and stretching activity, brief education on physical activity, and a guided walk. Walk length and difficulty is individualized for each participant. Participants can expect to walk approximately 20-40 minutes each session. Mobility devices, strollers, and leashed, wellbehaved dogs are welcome. Session does not meet May 26.

Tu, W, and Th 1/14-2/20 · 10-11 a.m. · Register by 1/13 · 110103-B
FREE
Endwright East Active Living Community Center, inside College Mall

M, W, and F 5/12-6/20 · 9-10 a.m. · Register by 5/9 · 110103-A
FREE
Switchyard Park, B-Line Trail; meet at outdoor picnic tables east of the Switchyard Park Pavilion