Great Outdoors in Bloomington
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.
- Suite 250
- Bloomington, IN 47402 Phone: 812-349-3700
- 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)
- Suite 250
- Bloomington, IN 47402 Phone: 812-349-3700
- Fax: 812-349-3705
- Visit Website
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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.
- Suite 250
- Bloomington, IN 47402 Phone: 812-349-3741
- Fax: 812-349-3705
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Cascades Golf Course
- Cascades Park
- 3550 Kinser Pike
- Suite 250
- 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
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Charles C. Deam Wilderness
- Blackwell Horse Camp
- Hoosier National Forest
- Bloomington, IN 47401 Phone: 812-275-5987
- Visit Website
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Phone: 866-302-4173
Clear Creek Trail
- Bloomington Parks and Recreation
- Trailheads at W. Tapp Road
- Suite 250
- 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
- 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
- 9499 W. Flatwoods Rd.
- (turn left off of Highway 46)
- Gosport, IN Phone: 812-349-2800
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Frank Southern Ice Arena
- 1965 South Henderson St.
- 401 N. Morton St.
- Suite 250
- 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.
- Suite 250
- 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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Phone: 866-302-4173
Hickory Ridge Horse Camp
- Hoosier National Forest
- Bloomington, IN 47401 Phone: 812-275-5987
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Phone: 866-302-4173
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: 812-275-5987
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Phone: 866-302-4173
IU Golf Course
- S.R. 46 Bypass between Fee Lane & 10th Street
- 1001 East 17th Street
- Bloomington, IN 47408-1590 Phone: 812-855-7543
- Fax: 812-856-5155
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Phone: 866-487-7678
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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Jackson Creek Park
- 5970 South Rogers St.
- 5970 South Rogers St.
- Bloomington, IN 47404 Phone: 812-349-2800
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