Switchyard Park - City of Bloomington, IN

Summer isn't over yet!

Today's Tuesday Market will be held inside the Switchyard Park Pavilion due to the heat index. Join us from 4 pm. - 7 p.m.

Your favorite vendors will be there! Including: BloomingShrooms, Considerate Burrito, Graber's Produce, Living Roots Farm, Morningside Farm, Olde Lane Orchard, and Pili's Party Taco

Domingo 25 de agosto, último día para registrarte como artista para el Black y Brown Arts Festival at Switchyard Park - City of Bloomington, IN! Todos los artistas de color son bienvenidos a presentar su arte con posibilidad de venderlo. Artes plásticas, visuales , textiles, dramáticas , artesanías , joyería , tejido , diseño gráfico, etc!

8/16/14. 💧💧💧

The Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad is up and running.

The spray pad is open daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day, from 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Labor Day through Sept. 30, the spray pad is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Admission is free. For up-to-the-minute information about changes in the spray pad hours of operation, call the Aquatics Hotline at 812-349-3741.

3, 2, 1...GO! Mark your calendars for the Heroes 5k + 1-Mile Walk taking place at Switchyard Park on Saturday, September 21. This year, we are teaming up with Bloomington Police Department and City of Bloomington, IN - Fire Department to raise money for our local first responders!

Wounded Warrior Project will be kicking off race day activities with a motivational speech starting at 8:45 a.m. 5k will begin at 9 a.m., with the 1-mile walk starting shortly after, at 9:05 a.m.

Stick around after the race and enjoy concessions provided by Heartwork Brewing and Bloomington Bagel Company.

For more information or to register for this event, please visit https://bit.ly/3T2byRZ

🎉 You're invited to the Fiesta del Otoño! 🎉

Join us for a lively mariachi performance at Switch Yard Park Pavilion on September 21st from 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm. It's going to be an afternoon full of vibrant music and festive spirit.

Bring your friends, family, and good vibes—let's celebrate the season together! 🌟

See you there! 🎶

Calling all local artists! We're delighted to announce the 6th annual Black y Brown Arts Festival, a vibrant celebration supported by City of Bloomington, IN - Community and Family Resources Department, City of Bloomington, IN - Parks and Recreation, and the City of Bloomington, IN - Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs.

Creatives who identify as African, African-American, Hispanic, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, or Indigenous American are encouraged to showcase their talents. Whether you’re into painting, crafting, dancing, singing, or spoken word, there’s a place for your art. Plus, you’ll have the chance to sell your beautiful creations and merchandise!

Join us on Saturday, September 14 at Switchyard Park - City of Bloomington, IN for a day bursting with creativity and community. Ready to join the fun? Apply now at bloomington.in.gov/byb.

08/12/24. This Saturday!!!
Junk in the Trunk
Saturday, August 17, 8 - 1 p.m.
Switchyard Park, Pavilion
It is free to attend this event as a shopper.
This event is rain or shine.

We are only a short week or so away from the 2024 Junk in the Trunk event, and there are still outdoor spaces available for hopeful sellers! Find the link to reserve your booth in the Linktree, found in our Instagram and Facebook bios. Vendors accepted until August 14 or until all spaces have sold out.

Junk in the Trunk
Saturday, August 17, 8 - 1 p.m.
Switchyard Park, Pavilion
It is free to attend this event as a shopper.
This event is rain or shine.

Shoppers and sellers alike enjoy the beautiful outdoor weather during the 2023 Junk in the Trunk event.

The City of Bloomington Announces Temporary Closure of Rogers St. and 1st St. Intersection, Beginning Aug. 12 | City of Bloomington, Indiana https://bit.ly/3M3s7Mg

City of Bloomington, IN - Office of the Mayor

You are invited to our National Night Out 2024 event!

We are hosting this event and have invited City of Bloomington, IN - Fire Department, Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Monroe Fire Protection District, IU Police and Public Safety, and IU Health LifeLine EMS to celebrate the event with us!

It should be a fun evening. A great way to end summer break. Hope to see you there!

Did you know we have a skatepark at Switchyard Park? 🛹

It's got great features with elements inspired by the park’s industrial history, plus a fun snake run. Check it out if you’re looking for a great spot to skate!

Junk in the Trunk!
Here at Switchyard Park on Saturday, August 17, 8 - 1 p.m.

We are only a short week or so away from the 2024 Junk in the Trunk event, and there are still outdoor spaces available for hopeful sellers! Find the link to reserve your booth in the Linktree, found in our Instagram and Facebook bios. Vendors accepted until August 14 or until all spaces have sold out.

Junk in the Trunk
Saturday, August 17, 8 - 1 p.m.
Switchyard Park, Pavilion
It is free to attend this event as a shopper.
This event is rain or shine.

Shoppers and sellers alike enjoy the beautiful outdoor weather during the 2023 Junk in the Trunk event.

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City of Bloomington, IN - Community and Family Resources Department

Calling all local artists! We're delighted to announce the 6th annual Black y Brown Arts Festival, a vibrant celebration supported by City of Bloomington, IN - Community and Family Resources Department, City of Bloomington, IN - Parks and Recreation, and the City of Bloomington, IN - Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs.

Creatives who identify as African, African-American, Hispanic, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, or Indigenous American are encouraged to showcase their talents. Whether you’re into painting, crafting, dancing, singing, or spoken word, there’s a place for your art. Plus, you’ll have the chance to sell your beautiful creations and merchandise!

Join us on Saturday, September 14 at Switchyard Park - City of Bloomington, IN for a day bursting with creativity and community. Ready to join the fun? Apply now at bloomington.in.gov/byb.

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Join us in celebrating the conclusion of the 2024 Summer Olympics with Parklympics Summer Spectacular at Switchyard Park! Compete in the Bloomington Parklympics Decathlon to earn your spot on the podium and take home the gold! 🏆

Parklympics Summer Spectacular will be held at Switchyard Park, on the Main Stage Lawn, Saturday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Parklympics Decathlon will include 10 events for all ages. Entry is $10 per participant.

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Drone shot from our concert last Thursday featuring Torres and Linsey Lou put on in partnership with Visit Bloomington.

Photo courtesy of: Gabriel Wheeler

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Shop your heart out during Junk in the Trunk on Saturday August 17! this community-style yard sale will have booths filling the inside of the Pavilion and spilling out into the Pavilion Lawn at Switchyard Park, ensuring that there's plenty for you to discover there!

Junk in the Trunk
Saturday, August 17, 8 - 1 p.m.
Switchyard Park, Pavilion
It is free to attend this event as a shopper.
This event is rain or shine.

Shoppers explore booths inside the Switchyard Park Pavilion during the 2023 Junk in the Trunk event.

7/19/24 TONIGHT!!!

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Junk in the Trunk is returning to Switchyard Park this August! There's still time to claim an outdoor space if you're hoping to be one of the fantastic sellers during this event. Check out the Linktree found in our Instagram and Facebook bios for a quick link to the registration form. We are accepting booth registrations until August 14 or until all spaces have been filled. (Indoor spaces have sold out.)

Junk in the Trunk
Saturday, August 17, 8 - 1 p.m.
Switchyard Park, Pavilion
It is free to attend this event as a shopper.
This event is rain or shine.

🎷🪘🎹🎤 Sure there's great music today at Switchyard, but there's also great music tomorrow night as well!

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Only thing hotter than the weather is the music!

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7/5/24 Update ⚠️⚡️💧💙

We're happy to say the Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad is fixed. Thank you for your patience, and thanks to staff who worked tirelessly on figuring out the issue.

Admission is free. For up-to-the-minute information about changes in the spray pad hours of operation, call the Aquatics Hotline at 812-349-3741.

The spray pad is open daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day, from 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Labor Day through Sept. 30, the spray pad is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 a.m.–6 p.m.