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Tuesday, December 17, 2024

CITY OF BLOOMINGTON: Parks & Rec 50th Anniversary

Anniversary

City of Bloomington issued the following announcement on Sept. 19.

To celebrate the Bloomington Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department’s 50th Anniversary the department is opening Miller Park Beach from 2 – 5pm for sand volleyball fun. In addition to volleyball they will offer free hayrack rides around the park, lawn games, 50 cent paddle boats and mini-golf, and live music by Patrick Campbell.

From 2 – 5 PM in the Miller Park Pavilion the community will also have a chance to place their vote on their favorite photo from the 50th Anniversary Photo Contest. The winner of the contest will have their photo featured on the Winter/Spring 2019 Program Guide Cover.

At 3 PM a small recognition ceremony will be held in Miller Park Pavilion to commemorate 50 years and free cake and ice cream will be served. A full list of fun events happening at the celebration are listed below.

In the Park

Bocce Ball Demonstration by SOAR Team

Shuffleboard, Croquet, Bags

Horse shoes

50 cent Mini Golf

Hayrack rides

Kickball

On the Beach

Sand Volleyball

Sand Castles

50 cent Paddleboat Rides

In the Pavilion

Live music by Patrick Campbell

Penny Voting for the Photo Contest Winner

Parks and Recreation Trivia

Ceremony with Birthday Cake and Ice Cream at 3 PM

Original source can be found here.

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