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Parks and Recreation offers programs that help make Bloomington an active community!
- Exercise classes and memberships at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center
- Register for Walking with Ease, a free walking group
- List of all Bloomington's city parks
Rooted in Nature
Winter Fitness in the Park
- No pre-registration required; just show up and pay $10 per person, per class with cash or credit card.
- Winter Fitness in the Park classes take place inside the Pavilion at Switchyard Park. Visit Switchyard Park for general information, including amenities and directions.
- In order for individuals with disabilities to participate as fully as possible, reasonable accommodations are provided for Parks and Recreation programs. For more information or to request assistance, email Amy Shrake, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, or call 812-349-3747.
Tai Chi - Mondays, Feb. 2-March 9 from 7-8 p.m.
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.
Walking with Ease
Walking is one of the safest and most effective ways to improve overall health. This program makes it even easier by providing a comfortable, climate-controlled environment!
Participants can walk at their own pace while enjoying light stretching and friendly conversation with fellow walkers. Staff and volunteers are available to provide encouragement and help track progress. Whether your goal is to stay active, build endurance, or simply connect with others, this program is a welcoming and supportive way to keep moving.
Each class lasts approximately one hour. Mobility devices and strollers are welcome.
There is no cost to participate. For more information, call 812-349-3700.
Winter Session 1
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, Feb. 3-March 12 from 11 a.m.-noon at the Endwright East Active Living Community Center inside College Mall.