Bloomington Parks and Recreation Launches Five-Year Master Plan Process with Community Questionnaire

Bloomington Parks and Recreation has officially launched the process to develop its next five-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and is inviting community members to take a short three-question questionnaire to help shape the planning process from the start.

The brief questionnaire is available on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan website at ExplorePlayConnect.com and is open to all residents of Bloomington. Responses will help the department identify emerging priorities, trends, and concerns, and will influence the development of the full community needs survey, which will be scheduled this fall and sent to a statistically valid sample of Bloomington residences.

“This is an early and important opportunity for the community to help set the direction of parks and recreation in Bloomington,” said Tim Street, Parks and Recreation Administrator. “We want to hear from as many residents as possible so we can make the best decisions on how to serve our community in a financially sustainable way.”

The five-year master plan guides long-term decision-making on everything from fiscal sustainability and environmental stewardship to how the department manages its staffing, programs, parks, and facilities. A thoughtful, strategic approach ensures that Parks and Recreation continues to meet the evolving needs of the community now and into the future.

The Board of Park Commissioners in January 2025 contracted with 110%, Inc. of Salida, Colo. to lead the master planning process. The contract includes community engagement, data analysis, a facilities condition assessment of Bryan Park Pool and Mills Pool, a financial sustainability strategy, and the development of a 2026-2030 Master Plan to guide Bloomington’s parks and recreation services through 2030. 

Community members are encouraged to complete the questionnaire, and watch for additional opportunities to engage in the planning process throughout 2025.

For more information, visit ExplorePlayConnect.com or call 812-349-3700.