As the weather turns nicer, the number of people venturing outdoors and into city parks increases. Bloomington's 95 parks cover over 3,500 acres and are crisscrossed by 24 miles of trails. In addition, the newly remodeled Bush Lake Beach and Bathhouse will be open this summer, adding to the great facilities Bloomington residents can enjoy. Thanks to the combined efforts of many City departments and Bloomington residents, our parks are clean and safe. For instance, the Bloomington Police work hard to keep the parks pleasurable for everyone.
Officers monitor the parks, as well as the parking lots and surrounding streets.
Use a Bike Patrol Unit to get up close and personal. As soon as the weather permits, the Bike Unit will hit the trails. City ordinance limits 3.2 beer to designated picnic grounds. Besides thorough monitoring of this ordinance, all parks will be aggressively watched for underage drinkers. The law will be strictly enforced.