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# Switchyard Park

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## Posts

- [Switchyard Park Receives 2024 Great Lakes Park Award for Groundbreaking Design and Accessibility Initiatives](https://bloomington.in.gov/news/2024/03/12/5887#new_tab)

## Pages

- [Home](https://switchyardpark.com/) - Welcome to Switchyard Park Switchyard Park, formerly known as the McDoel Switchyard, served as a hub for railroad operations for a series of companies including the New Albany and Salem Railroad, the Monon Railroad, and eventually CSX Railroad. CSX Railroad made the decision to phase out its services in 2000, and the last train left
- [LEED / Sustainability](https://switchyardpark.com/park-information/leed-sustainability/) - Sustainable design best practices were incorporated in the following ways: LEED certified buildings Constructed wetlands Stream corridor and habitat preservation Native plant communities Invasive plant management plan Reduction of stormwater runoff, and stormwater capture for irrigation Plants of Switchyard Park Field Guide Switchyard Park Landscaping Plant Field Guide The Switchyard Park Pavilion is solar powered
- [News](https://switchyardpark.com/news/) - Switchyard Park Receives 2024 Great Lakes Park Award for Groundbreaking Design and Accessibility Initiatives
- [Rentals](https://switchyardpark.com/rentals/) - Pavilion Pavilion 11,000 sq. ft. Pavilion with overhead doors for indoor/outdoor meeting or festival space (rental fee... Pavilion Lawn Pavilion Lawn Located directly outside of the indoor pavillion, the Pavillion lawn is ready for your next event. T... Main Stage Main Stage Main stage and performance lawn with room for up to 5,000 people (rental
- [Pavilion](https://switchyardpark.com/rentals/pavilion/) - The 11,000 square foot Switchyard Park Pavilion may be rented for banquets, festivals, and other special events. The Pavilion has indoor and outdoor space, with overhead doors that can be raised along the length of the building for open-air events. Pavilion Facts Pricing and Availability See Switchyard Park Pavilion Rental Application for current pricing. Note:
- [Pavilion Lawn](https://switchyardpark.com/rentals/pavilion-lawn/) - Located directly outside of the indoor pavillion, the Pavillion lawn is ready for your next event. The Pavillion lawn includes a small amphitheater of 17,586 sq. ft. Attachments Download 2024 Switchyard Park Pavilion Rental Agreement (PDF) Download 2024 SYP Pavilion Lawn and Shelter Planning Map (PDF, 7 MB) To reserve usage a Park Special Use
- [Picnic Shelter](https://switchyardpark.com/rentals/picnic-shelter/) - Outdoor, covered picnic shelter with 10 rectangular picnic tables, 6 square picnic tables, and 2 rectangular child-sized tables. The picnic shelter has two available sides, with 1,800 sq ft per side. The picnic shelter is available for use on a first-come, first-served basis; it is not available for public rental. The shelter may occasionally be
- [Main Stage](https://switchyardpark.com/rentals/main-stage/) - Main stage and performance lawn with room for up to 5,000 people (rental fee applies). If attending an event please bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair for seating. Depending on request use a Park Special Use Event Permit and Noise Permit may be required. Please see the link https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/rentals/mobile-stages. Attachments Download 2024 SYP Main
- [Activity Lawns](https://switchyardpark.com/rentals/activity-lawns/) - Two, grass activity lawns are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis, as well as for free play, picnicking, etc. when not being used by a rental group. The North Activity Lawn is 29,795 sq ft and the South Activity Lawn is 30,301 sq ft. (MDM – add a grid with rental prices: North
- [Sporting](https://switchyardpark.com/sporting/) - Skate Park Skate Park Designed by Hunger Skateparks Bocce Ball Bocce Ball Three Bocce Ball courts are available for use. Pickle Ball Pickle Ball Four beautiful new courts. First-come, first-served. If others are waiting, please be considerate. R... Basketball Basketball Fitness Stations Fitness Stations Enjoy 9 fitness stations of outdoor exercise equipment along the fitness trail.
- [Skate Park](https://switchyardpark.com/sporting/skate-park/) - One of the Best in Indiana – SkatetheStates.com Designed by Hunger Skateparks, this park began by asking locals what they wanted to see in a new Bloomington Skatepark. The answers were 2 major elements- a large street park and an open bowl/snakerun area. It includes references to the train yard and the site’s industrial past.
- [Bocce Ball](https://switchyardpark.com/sporting/bocce-ball/) - Three Bocce Ball courts are available for use.
- [Pickle Ball](https://switchyardpark.com/sporting/pickle-ball/) - Four beautiful new courts. First-come, first-served. If others are waiting, please be considerate. Restrooms and water fountain nearby.
- [Basketball](https://switchyardpark.com/sporting/basketball/)
- [Fitness Stations](https://switchyardpark.com/sporting/fitness-stations/) - Enjoy 9 fitness stations of outdoor exercise equipment along the fitness trail.
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- [Recreation](https://switchyardpark.com/recreation/) - Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad The spray pad is open for the 2022 season! Trails Trails The B-Line Trail through Switchyard Park Dog Park Dog Park Take your dog with you in a safe and fun environment. Gardens Gardens 39 raised, organic beds for rent at Switchyard Park
- [Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad](https://switchyardpark.com/recreation/spray-pad/) - The spray pad at the Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza is open daily from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. with free admission.×Check current spray pad hours and closures by calling the Splash & Skate Hotline at (812) 349-3741. The Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad is open: May 23-Aug 5: Open daily, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug 6-Sept 7:
- [Trails](https://switchyardpark.com/recreation/trails/) - The B-Line Trail passes directly through Switchyard Park, running its entire length and providing a direct link to downtown. Miles of new trail will be constructed to loop trails throughout the park and connect to adjacent neighborhoods. The B-Line Trail extends a total of 3.1 miles from Adams Street to Country Club Drive. The B-Line
- [Dog Park](https://switchyardpark.com/recreation/dog-park/) - The dog park contains two fenced areas totaling 4.7 acres. The small dog area is for dogs weighing 40lbs and less and is 2-2.5 acres. The other is for larger dogs and is 3-3.5 acres. It is located on the south side of Switchyard Park. Dogs must be spayed or neutered, up to date on all vaccinations, and at
- [Gardens](https://switchyardpark.com/recreation/gardens/) - Located on the north side of Switchyard Park, and accessible via the B-Line Trail and the Switchyard Park parking lot on West Grimes Lane, Switchyard Park Community Garden is a place for members of the public to try their hands at organic gardening in rented raised beds. Garden tools, other amenities, and education opportunities are
- [Playground](https://switchyardpark.com/recreation/playground/) - The massive playground includes hillside slides, climbing net, balance beam, interactive music play equipment, and face-to-face parent/child swings. The Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad, with restrooms/changing rooms, is open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Shaded seating and a picnic shelter are located near the playground.
- [Park Information](https://switchyardpark.com/park-information/) - Switchyard Park contracts with a local security firm to assist with park patrols and safety. For more information about security at Switchyard Park, please contact us at (812) 349-3961 or by email at marlerh@bloomington.in.gov. LEED / Sustainability LEED / Sustainability Sustainable design best practices were incorporated in the following ways: LEED certified building... History History
- [History](https://switchyardpark.com/park-information/history/)
- [Hours](https://switchyardpark.com/park-information/hours/) - Switchyard Park Hours Monday to Sunday: 5:00am – 11:00pm Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad Spray Pad Hours Open Memorial Day Weekend to end of September Monday to Sunday: 10:00am – 8:00pm Police Substation Restroom Hours Year Round: 7:30am – 11:00pm Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad Restroom Hours April to October: 10:00am – 8:00pm
- [Employment](https://switchyardpark.com/park-information/employment/) - Seasonal jobs at Switchyard Park https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/employment Full time jobs with the City of Bloomington https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bloomingtonindiana Volunteer opportunities https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/volunteer
- [Getting to Switchyard Park](https://switchyardpark.com/park-information/getting-to-switchyard-park/) - Vehicle Parking There are three vehicle entrances to Switchyard Park, with total parking for 402 vehicles. Walnut Street entrance, on the east side of Switchyard Park: 43 vehicle parking spaces including 4 designated handicap spaces. The closest bicycle parking is 661 feet northwest of the Walnut Street entrance along the multiuse trail, or behind the
- [Projects](https://switchyardpark.com/projects/) - Art at Switchyard Art at Switchyard The City of Bloomington and the Bloomington Arts Commission commissioned a sculptural installation f...
- [Sponsors / Donors](https://switchyardpark.com/park-information/sponsors-donors/) - 988 Bench “Too many feel isolated, all alone, and alone in their struggles. That’s why this bench matters. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a simple number that can save a life.” 988 Bench(L-R) American Legion Post Commander Raymond Krebbs, Monroe County Veterans Service Office Steven Miller, and VFW Post 604 Commander Dale Blubaugh
- [Art at Switchyard](https://switchyardpark.com/projects/art-at-switchyard/) - The City of Bloomington and the Bloomington Arts Commission commissioned a sculptural installation for Switchyard Park per the Percentage for the Arts Program (Chapter 2.12.021 of Bloomington’s Municipal Code) The selected art pieces, “North Star” on the west side of the Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad restroom building, and “Hoosier Line” on the east
- [Contact](https://switchyardpark.com/contact/) - Switchyard Park Address: 1601 S Rogers St Bloomington, IN 47403 Phone: (812) 349-3961 Fax: (812) 349-3705 Email: parks@bloomington.in.gov Our Staff Hsiung Marler, General Manager marlerh@bloomington.in.gov Maggie Tull, Working Foreperson maggie.tull@bloomington.in.gov Josh Hinton, Working Foreperson josh.hinton@bloomington.in.gov Name Email Address Phone Preferred way to contact me —Please choose an option—EmailPhone Message Email ×
- [Accessibility Statement](https://switchyardpark.com/accessibility-statement/) - Switchyardpark.com Accessibility Statement Updated: February 2022. General Switchyardpark.com strives to ensure that its services are accessible to people with disabilities. Switchyardpark.com has invested a significant amount of resources to help ensure that its website is made easier to use and more accessible for people with disabilities, with the strong belief that every person has
- [Picnic Shelter](https://switchyardpark.com/recreation/picnic-shelter/) - Outdoor, covered picnic shelter with 10 rectangular picnic tables, 6 square picnic tables, and 2 rectangular child-sized tables. The picnic shelter has two available sides, with 1,800 sq ft per side. The picnic shelter is available for use on a first-come, first-served basis; it is not available for public rental. The shelter may occasionally be
- [Switchyard Park Accessibility](https://switchyardpark.com/park-information/accessibility/) - Tactile Map A tactile map, designed to assist visitors who are blind or have low vision, is located near the Pavilion and the B-Line Trail. The map features raised textures, braille labels, and color contrast to help users navigate key areas of the 65-acre park. The tactile map was officially unveiled by Mayor Kerry Thomson,

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