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Barn Yard Friends
7 miles east of Bloomington on Hwy 46 ; Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 331-0580

Visit a live animal frontier and gallery. This cozy little barn yard of friends will brighten your day!  Petting area of rare and exotic breeds.  Museum and gifts.  Barn Yard Friends alternative livestock ... more information >>
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Bloomington Rail Trail
Trailheads at West Country Club Road and Church Lane (between South Rogers and Old State Road 37); Bloomington, IN 47402
(812) 349-3700   |  Fax: 812-349-3705

The Bloomington Rail Trail begins at Country Club Drive on the south side of the city and extends 1.8 miles to Church Lane. The trail features a gravel surface suitable for walking, running and most bicycles. The&nb ... more information >>

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Bloomington Rail Trail

Bloomington Speedway
5185 S. Fairfax Road ; Bloomington, IN 47401
812-824-7400

One of Indiana's best dirt oval tracks, featuring Sprint Cars, UMP Open-Wheel Modifieds and Indiana Super Stocks every Friday night from April through September. Gates open at 5:30 pm, hot laps begin at 6:30 pm and ... more information >>

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Bloomington Speedway

Bryan Park Pool
Bloomington Parks and Recreation located between Henderson and Woodlawn Streets in Bryan Park.; Bloomington, IN 47402
(812) 349-3741   |  Fax: 812-349-3705

The Bryan Park Pool is an Olympic-size pool that provides fun for the whole family. The pool is located in Bryan Park on the south side of Bloomington, between Henderson and Woodlawn Streets. Special features of Bryan Pa ... more information >>

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Bryan Park Pool

Cedar Bluff Nature Preserve
Featuring a spectacular 75-foot high limestone bluff and gnarled red cedars clinging to cliffsides, Cedar Bluff Nature Preserve provides a stunning displa of species adaptation and survival in a harsh environment.&n ... more information >>
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Cedar Bluff Nature Preserve

Charles C. Deam Wilderness
Blackwell Horse Camp Hoosier National Forest; Bloomington, IN 47401
812-275-5987

The Blackwell Horse Camp has long been a popular overnight camping area for equestrians. Other campers are also welcome although the facilities are geared specifically to provide for horses. The camp is along Tower ... more information >>

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Charles C. Deam Wilderness

Clear Creek Trail
Bloomington Parks and Recreation Trailheads at W. Tapp Road; Bloomington, IN 47402
(812) 349-3700   |  Fax: 812-349-3705

Stretching 2.5 miles from Tapp Road to Church Lane, the Clear Creek Trail offers visitors a paved path for biking, walking, jogging, rollerblading or stroller walking through landscapes that vary from woods to farm field ... more information >>

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Clear Creek Trail

Fairfax State Recreation Area
On Fairfax Road, accessible from Highway 37.; Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 837-9546   |  (812) 837-9967

Fairfax State Recreation Area is operated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and is located on the west side of Lake Monroe.  The recreation area features a swimming beach, boat ramp, and picnic areas.Fa ... more information >>

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Fairfax State Recreation Area

Flatwoods Park
West of Ellettsville on Flatwoods Road (turn left off of Highway 46); Ellettsville, IN 47404
(812) 349-2800

Flatwoods Park is a recently constructed, peaceful 198-acre park lcoated near Ellettsville and Edgewood High School.  The park offers several outdoor amenities including a group shelter with fire pit, two open ... more information >>

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Fourwinds Marina
9301 S. Fairfax Road ; Bloomington, IN 47401
800-824-2628   |  812-824-2628   |  Fax: 812-824-4355

Fourwinds Marina is Indiana's complete boating center offering a wide variety of ways to enjoy Lake Monroe. Rent a brand-newboat and enjoy the surf and sun - they've got everything from kayaks to family pontoons to perso ... more information >>

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Fourwinds Marina

Frank Southern Ice Arena
1965 South Henderson P.O. Box 848; Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 349-3741   |  (812) 349-3700   |  Fax: 812-349-3705

This indoor ice skating facility is home to Bloomington Blades, the IU Ice Hockey team and the Bloomington Figure Skating Club. Public skating sessions and skate rentals are available. Ice skating is seasonal; Sept. - Ma ... more information >>

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Frank Southern Ice Arena

Freeman Family Farms
6220 S. Victor Pike ; Bloomington, IN 47403
8128243276

Located just south of Bloomington, Freeman Family Farms provides great family fun for all ages.  From the petting zoo to the special events, there's something for everyone.  Don't miss the corn maze and u-pick ... more information >>

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Freeman Family Farms

Griffy Lake Nature Preserve
Bloomington Parks and Recreation 3500 N. Hinkle Rd.; Bloomington, IN 47402
(812) 349-3700   |  Fax: 812-349-3705

A beautiful and unique natural area, Griffy Lake is a 1,200-acre nature preserve located just minutes from downtown Bloomington.  Originally designed as a supply for city drinking water, Griffy is now a paradise for ... more information >>

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Griffy Lake Nature Preserve

Hoosier National Forest
Just off Highway 446 on east side of road. ; Bloomington, IN 47401
8122755987

This 200,000-acre National Forest encompasses nine counties in South-Central Indiana. There are over 230 miles of hiking, horseback and mountain biking trails in the Forest. Hunting, nature study, camping picnicking and ... more information >>

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Hoosier National Forest

IU Outdoor Pool
17th Street & Fee Lane ; Bloomington, IN 47405
(812) 855-9584

The IU Outdoor Pool is open to the public Memorial Day through Labor Day.  Special features include an instructional pool for small children, a 10-lane, 50-meter lap pool and complete diving facility. Lear ... more information >>

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IU Outdoor Pool

IU Tennis Center
1833 North Fee Lane ; Bloomington, IN 47408
(812) 855-5750

The IU Tennis Center offers eight indoor tennis courts, lessons and clinics for all ages and skill levels, fitness equipment, racquet stringing and pro shop merchandise.  Free parking is located on site an ... more information >>

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IU Tennis Center

Karst Farm Park & Soccer Complex
Located southwest of Bloomington off of St. Rd. 45, on the corner of Airport Road & Endwright Road.; Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 349-2800

Karst Farm Park is a beautiful 120-acre park with several outdoor amenities for your convenience including a fully equipped, climate-controlled kitchen shelter, six open air shelters, playgrounds, basketball courts, ... more information >>

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Karst Farm Park & Soccer Complex

Kirkwood Observatory
Kirkwood Avenue & Indiana Avenue ; Bloomington, IN 47405-7105
(812) 855-6911   |  Fax: 812-855-8725

Built in 1900, the observatory was named after Daniel Kirkwood, an astronomer and IU professor of math.  The facility contains a 12-inch refractor telescope and other astronomical equipment. Viewing is available eve ... more information >>

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Kirkwood Observatory

Lake Monroe
Approx. 10 miles southeast of Bloomington Accessible from Highway 446 and Highway 37.; Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 837-9546   |  (812) 837-9967

Lake Monroe is the state's largest inland lake. Built in 1965, there are 10,750 acres of water surface surrounded by several thousand acres of state and federally owned forest lands. Boating, fishing, water-skiing, and s ... more information >>

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Lake Monroe

Lazerlite Family Entertainment Center
4505 E. Third Street ; Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 337-0456

This locally-owned and operated family entertainment center provides great family fun! Laser Tag is a high tech, live action laser game played in a themed arena where special effects, fog, laser beams, pulse-pumping ... more information >>
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McCormick's Creek State Park
Located west of Ellettsville on Highway 46.; IN
(812) 829-2253

Unique limestone formations and scenic waterfalls are some of the beautiful highlights at Indiana's first state park, McCormick's Creek. You'll find this park along the White River, 14 miles northwest of Bloomington. Hi ... more information >>

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McCormick's Creek State Park

Mills Pool
1100 W. 14th Street P.O. Box 848; Bloomington, IN 47402
(812) 349-3741   |  Fax: 812-349-3705

Mills Pool is open to the public and features a 57-foot drop slide, a water basketball goal and floatable animals, lounge chairs and shade umbrellas, and a large zero-depth family activity play area. Open Memorial day th ... more information >>

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Mills Pool

Morgan-Monroe State Forest
Between Bloomington and Martinsville on Highway 37;
(765) 342-4026   |  Fax: (765) 342-4505

Morgan-Monroe State Forest encompasses more than 24,000 acres in Morgan and Monroe counties in south central Indiana. The forest land encompasses many steep ridges and valleys, and is forested with some of the state's fi ... more information >>

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Morgan-Monroe State Forest

Musgrave's Orchard
8820 N. Old S.R. 37 ; Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 339-5006

This orchard, cider mill and country market features "Indiana's first-place Cider," fresh apples, local honey, persimmon pulp, pumpkins, crafts from local vendors and lots of seasonal decorations as well as weekend wagon ... more information >>
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Musgrave's Orchard

Paynetown State Recreation Area
Monroe Reservoir Off Highway 446; Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 837-9546   |  (812) 837-9967

Paynetown State Recreation Area offers electric and non-electric campsites.  Beach area, boat rental facility with slip rental and a camp store are all located within the recreation area.  Check out the hi ... more information >>

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Paynetown State Recreation Area

Riddle Point Park
7599 N. Tunnel Road 10 miles east of Bloomington on St. Rd. 45; Unionville, IN 47468
(812) 334-0233

This 1,650 acre lake and its surrounding area is characterized by the splendor of ridge and ravine topography. Located 10 miles northeast of Bloomington just off State Road 45 at the end of Tunnel Road, Lake Lemon has ov ... more information >>

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Riddle Point Park

Starlite Drive-in Theatre
7640 Old SR 37 ; Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 824-8036

Experience a blast-from-the-past with the nostalgia of a drive-in theater, or share the fun with a whole new generation of movie-goers!  Starlite Drive-in is an affordable, fun and relaxing evening for peo ... more information >>
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Starlite Drive-in Theatre

Student Recreational Sports Center
1601 Law Lane ; Bloomington, IN 47405
(812) 855-7772

This state-of-the-art, 204,000 square foot multi-purpose sports and fitness center features five basketball/volleyball courts, six outdoor tennis courts, three multi-purpose gyms and nine racquetball/squash courts, inclu ... more information >>

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Student Recreational Sports Center

The Health, Physical Education and Recreation Building
Indiana University Campus 1025 East Seventh Street; Bloomington, IN 47405
(812) 855-0482

The HPER building is home to several multi-purpose facilities for a variety of sports activities. Highlights include 10 basketball/volleyball courts, 12 racquetball/squash courts, 10 outdoor tennis courts, three multi-pu ... more information >>

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The Health, Physical Education and Recreation Building

Twin Lakes Recreation Center
1700 W. Bloomfield Road ; Bloomington, IN 47403
812-349-3720   |  8123493610weather   |  Fax: 812-349-3707

For fun and fitness, Twin Lakes has it all. Twin Lakes Recreation Center features five hardwood-maple basketball courts; a synthetic grass indoor soccer field; a giant weightroom with cardio and strength m ... more information >>

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Twin Lakes Recreation Center

Upper Cascades Skate Park
N. Kinser Pike south of Cascades Golf Course; Bloomington, IN 47402
(812) 349-3700   |  Fax: 812-349-3705

Opened in the spring of 2004, the skate park satisfies a long-time goal of the city's Park and Recreation Department and the community to offer a public alternative sports park for skateboarders and alternative sports en ... more information >>

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Upper Cascades Skate Park

Vencel Hot Air Balloons, Inc.
1115 N. College Avenue ; Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 331-0157   |  Fax: 812-331-3064

See Bloomington from the sky! This family-owned business offers balloon trips in and around Monroe County. Lessons, photography trips and romantic flyovers are available. Vencel Hot Air Balloons is the oldest runnin ... more information >>

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Vencel Hot Air Balloons, Inc.

Wapehani Mountain Bike Park
Off Weimer Road, between 2nd St. & Tapp Rd. Bloomington Parks and Recreation;
(812) 349-3700

Wapehani Mountain Bike Park feature 34 acres of rolling single-track trails for mountain bike use and hiking. Riders must wear helmets and sign liability waivers before riding. Waivers are available from local bike shops ... more information >>

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Wapehani Mountain Bike Park

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