Switchyard Park

  • 1601 S. Rogers Street
  • Bloomington, IN 47403
  • (812) 349-3700

Switchyard Park, formerly known as the McDoel Switchyard, is a 57.2-acre park with the following amenities:

  • One mile of the paved, accessible B-Line Trail
  • Basketball, pickleball, and bocce ball courts
  • Community gardens with 39 raised beds (32 square-feet each) available for rent
  • A concrete skate park
  • Fitness stations
  • A reservable picnic shelter with two available sides totaling 1,800 square-feet per side
  • An 11,000-square-foot pavilion with overhead doors for indoor/outdoor meetings or festivals
  • An amphitheater with lawn space, plus room for food trucks and a mobile stage
  • A shaded bosque with movable bistro tables and chairs
  • A splash pad
  • A playground
  • A main stage and performance lawn with room for up to 5,000 people
  • A dog park
  • The Bloomington Police Department Substation

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Peace Choir Singing at the Winter Farmers' Market

The Bloomington Peace Choir will be singing on March 30th at the last Winter Farmers' Market of the season, at 11 am, at Switchyard Park Pavilion. The choir, directed by Phyllis Wickliff, performs music to inspire kindness, connection, hope and peace. Individual and small groups from the choir... Learn more

Bloomington Winter Farmers' Market

The BWFM is located at the Switchyard Park Pavilion on South Rogers Street. You’ll find free parking, a spacious venue, and 30 incredible vendors. Fresh, local produce is available every Saturday morning from December through March from 9am to 12:30pm. The BWFM is the oldest winter... Learn more

"Total Eclipse of the Brain" - Solar Eclipse-themed Trivia Night

· Friday, April 5 from 7-9 p.m. at the Pavilion at Switchyard Park. Register online by April 3. · $30 per team of up to six people. · The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge will be on site with food, beer, wine, and soda available for purchase. · An entertaining evening filled... Learn more

Bloomington Food Truck Friday

Every Friday from 11 am - 9 pm, enjoy Bloomington's best food trucks in one place: Switchyard Park! This family-friendly event is one of the most beloved B-Town traditions and a must-attend event for visitors. Enjoy live music and all of the amenities the park offers while indulging in some... Learn more

Eclipse in the Park: A Solar Celebration

6 p.m. Karaoke with Brad Lake 6 p.m. Crafts, games, and education activities 6-10 p.m. Food trucks and beer garden, featuring Upland Brewery See a list of food trucks scheduled to be on site... Learn more

There Goes the Sun

2 p.m. Crafts, games and educational activities 3 p.m. Bloomington Symphony Orchestra outside on the main stage. Bring your own seating. Learn more

Celestial Spectacle Solar Eclipse Viewing Event

12 p.m. Food trucks and beer garden, featuring Upland Brewery, Bloomington Brewing Company and Cardinal Spirits See a list of food trucks scheduled to be on site on the City of Bloomington, IN - Parks and... Learn more

Monroe County Master Gardener Annual Garden Fair

We look forward to seeing you April 13, 2024 for our biggest event of the year at the Switchyard Park Pavilion in Bloomington, Indiana. ABOUT THE GARDEN FAIR The Garden Fair is free because we want as many people as possible to attend. Helping gardeners and communities learn and grow... Learn more

Burning Couch

All day music & arts festival! Check our website for updates & the schedule of events. Learn more

Bike 4 All

The Monroe County YMCA is thrilled to host Bike 4 All, a fun, non-competitive community bike/run/walk! This two-mile course around Switchyard Park and the B-Line Trail also features live music, health and wellness booths, games and activities for all ages, and free helmets for kids (while... Learn more

Bloomington Music Expo

Join us to shop for new and pre-loved vinyl, CDs, tapes, posters, music memorabilia, and more! We will have food trucks and DJs. Stay tuned for vendor registration. Questions can be sent to Jeremy Bonfiglio at jeremybonfiglio@att.net. Learn more

Bloomington Early Music Festival

The Bloomington Early Music Festival is a week long festival featuring in-person and virtual concerts and workshops - all of which are free! Our 2024 festival programming will explore music of communities and individuals in exile, from forced migration, expulsion, and diaspora to the paradox of... Learn more

Tuesday Farmers' Market

  • Recurring weekly on Tuesday until September 24, 2024
  • Switchyard Park
  • (812) 349-3700

Visit, shop and support local farmers and growers, and small businesses, at Switchyard Park on Tuesdays, June through September. The Tuesday Market begins in June from 4-7 p.m. and is held on the brick plaza north of the Pavilion building, 1611 S. Rogers Street. Admission to... Learn more

Makevention

Makevention is an exhibit and celebration of the maker spirit in Bloomington. Come see the inventive and creative passions of your community! Maker culture includes a wide range of activities, including 3D printing, textiles, woodworking, and games. It unites people from various... Learn more