News & Updates
2023 Highlights
Rogers Family Park More than 60 people gathered at the red barn at the former "Goat Farm" park for the ribbon cutting and dedication of the property as Rogers Family Park on August 4, 2023. The event both formally named Rogers Family Park, and acknowledged ...
2022 Highlights
Rogers Family Park The Bloomington Parks Foundation worked with donors Sherman and Meredith Rogers to finalize development and construction of Rogers Family Park in 2022. The Rogers donated $303,510 in 2022 which followed their earlier $662,500 donation in 2020. The 33-acre Goat Farm property was ...
Bloomington Health Foundation Partnership
Representatives from the Bloomington Parks Foundation, Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department, and Twin Lakes Recreation Center express their gratitude to the Bloomington Health Foundation for the grant that allowed the Twin Lakes Recreation Center to purchase a new AED for the facility. Pictured are (L-R): ...
New Trail, Shade Structures, Seating and Shelter Coming to Goat Farm Park
September 6, 2022 The Board of Park Commissioners at their August meeting approved contracts totaling nearly $754,000 to add amenities to improve the visitor experience at Goat Farm Park and to protect the park's signature barn and silo. Funding for ...
Donation to Fund Recreation Amenities at Goat Farm Property
Jan. 22, 2021 Bloomington, Ind. - A recent donation to the Bloomington Parks Foundation will fund the creation of a master plan for, and allow for the development of passive recreation amenities in, the city park known as the "Goat Farm". The 33-acre Goat Farm ...
Foundation to Fund Clear Creek Trailhead Sculpture
Under the direction of the Bloomington Arts Commission, the Bloomington Parks Foundation will provide significant funding for a new art piece at the Clear Creek Trailhead. This sculpture will provide trailhead signage while adding public art to a wonderful and popular trail. Many thanks to ...
Crestmont Chess Sundays Begin
The Bloomington Parks Foundation is proud to fund a new program started in 2015 by the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department, who runs successful after-school programs for students at Fairview. Recently, the after-school program has included a chess club. Numerous community volunteers give their time ...
