Great Outdoors
The abundance of natural beauty in the area make Bloomington a great place for an outdoor excursion, whether it's a casual walk on our extensive trail system or a guided adventure through dense forests. Home to the state's largest inland lake, only National forest, and a variety of city and county parks, Bloomington's got hiking, fishing, boating, biking and more! If you're looking for a more relaxing way to enjoy the outdoors, we've got some great beaches and golf courses as well. This section will help you discover all the outdoor opportunities available in the area.
B-Line Trail
- 3.1 mile trail through downtown Bloomington.
- From Adams Street to Country Club Drive.
- Bloomington, IN 47402
- Phone: 812-349-3705
- Fax: 812-349-3705
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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
- Phone: (812) 349-3700
- Fax: 812-349-3705
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Bluespring Caverns Park
- U.S. 50, 5 minutes southwest of Bedford
- 1459 Bluespring Caverns Road
- Bedford, IN 47421
- Phone: 812-279-9471
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Bryan Park Pool
- Bloomington Parks and Recreation
- located between Henderson and Woodlawn Streets in Bryan Park.
- Bloomington, IN 47402
- Phone: (812) 349-3741
- Fax: 812-349-3705
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Cascades Golf Course
- Cascades Park
- 3550 Kinser Pike
- Bloomington, IN 47402
- Phone: 812-349-3719
- Fax: 812-349-3705
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Cedar Bluff Nature Preserve
- Just off Ketcham Road.
- Owned by The Nature Conservancy
- Bloomington, IN 47403
Charles C. Deam Wilderness
- Blackwell Horse Camp
- Hoosier National Forest
- Bloomington, IN 47401
- Phone: 812-275-5987
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Clear Creek Trail
- Bloomington Parks and Recreation
- Trailheads at W. Tapp Road
- Bloomington, IN 47402
- Phone: (812) 349-3700
- Fax: 812-349-3705
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Student Recreational Sports Center
- 1601 Law Lane
- Bloomington, IN 47405
- Phone: 812-855-7772
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The Health, Physical Education and Recreation Building
- Indiana University Campus
- 1025 East Seventh Street
- Bloomington, IN 47405
- Phone: 812-855-5222
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Eagle Pointe Golf Resort
- 2250 East Pointe Road
- Bloomington, IN 47401
- Phone: 812-824-4040
- Toll Free: 877-324-7683
- Fax: 812-824-6860
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Fairfax State Recreation Area
- On Fairfax Road, accessible from
- Highway 37.
- Bloomington, IN 47401
- Phone: (812) 837-9546
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Flatwoods Park
- West of Ellettsville on Flatwoods Road
- (turn left off of Highway 46)
- Ellettsville, IN
- Phone: (812) 349-2800
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Frank Southern Ice Arena
- 1965 South Henderson St.
- P.O. Box 848
- Bloomington, IN 47401
- Phone: 812-349-3741
- Fax: 812-349-3705
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Griffy Lake Nature Preserve
- Bloomington Parks and Recreation
- 3500 N. Hinkle Rd.
- Bloomington, IN 47402
- Phone: (812) 349-3700
- Fax: 812-349-3705
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Hardin Ridge Recreation Area
- Hoosier National Forest
- Off St. Rd. 446
- Bloomington, IN 47401
- Phone: 812-837-9453
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Hickory Ridge Horse Camp
- Hoosier National Forest
- Bloomington, IN 47401
- Phone: 8122755987
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Hilly Hundred Bicycle Tour
- PO Box 55405
- Indianapolis, IN 46205
- Phone: (317) 767-7765
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Hoosier National Forest
- Just off Highway 446 on east side of road.
- Bloomington, IN 47401
- Phone: 8122755987
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IU Golf Course
- S.R. 46 Bypass between Fee Lane & 10th Street
- 1001 East 17th Street
- Bloomington, IN 47408-1590
- Phone: 812-855-7543
- Toll Free: 866-487-7678
- Fax: 812-856-5155
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IU Outdoor Adventures
- Eigenmann Hall, Rm. 020
- 1900 E. 10th Street
- Bloomington, IN 47406
- Phone: (812) 855-2231
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IU Outdoor Pool
- 17th Street & Fee Lane
- Bloomington, IN 47405
- Phone: (812) 855-9584
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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
- Phone: (812) 349-2800
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Kirkwood Observatory
- Kirkwood Avenue & Indiana Avenue
- Bloomington, IN 47405-7105
- Phone: (812) 855-6911
- Fax: 812-855-8725
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