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City of Bloomington, IN - Parks and Recreationbtownparks

Earn prizes this Earn prizes this summer as you summer as you explore and play explore and play your way through your way through Bloomington Parks Bloomington Parks and Recreation!and Recreation!

For more information contact Jess Klein at kleinj@bloomington.in.gov.

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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSPassport Instructions ....................................................2

Quick Tips .......................................................................3

Prizes ..............................................................................3

Places ........................................................................ 4–6

Programs and Events ..............................................7–11

Physical Activity Log.............................................12–14

Wellness Activities .......................................................15

Vacation Station ...........................................................16

Share your progress on your passport!

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Quick TipsQuick TipsYou will notice symbols next to some programs listed in the passport. Here’s what they mean:

Pre-registration is required.

A registration or entry fee is required.

Try to keep your passport in a place where you’ll remember to fill it out each day. Going to summer camp? Take your passport with you!

PrizesPrizesStaff will be at kid-friendly events, programs, camps and places periodically throughout the summer to hand out prizes. Show us your passport and in exchange for all your hard work, you can redeem for prizes like water bottles, T-shirts, and more!

PASSPORT INSTRUCTIONSPASSPORT INSTRUCTIONSPick up your Passport to Play at any Bloomington Parks and Recreation facility, our main office, or partner location. Remember to put your name inside so we know it’s yours!

We will have opportunities for you to check in with us throughout the summer—at the park, at the library, at camp, and more. To stay up to date on check-ins, visit tinyurl.com/btownpassport.

Visit Bloomington parks, facilities, programs, and events! Have a staff member or a grownup date and initial that you attended or participated. Flip through your passport to see eligible events.

Get prizes! The more activities you have checked off, the more prizes you can choose from!

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PLACESPLACESThis is a list of just a few of Bloomington’s city parks! When you visit each place, have a Parks and Recreation staff member or a grownup initial and date the corresponding spot on your Passport. There are some extra spaces to fill in other fun places you visit as well!For a full list of trails, parks, and facilities, look in our latest Program Guide, or visit bloomington.in.gov/parks.Looking for a new park or trail to explore? Download Bloomington Parks’ FREE official mobile app, Outer Spatial! Available via AppStore or Google Play.

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Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3300 N. Headley Rd.

Leonard Springs Nature Park, 4685 S. Leonard Springs Rd.

Bryan Park Pool, 1020 S. Woodlawn Ave.

Mills Pool, 1100 W. 14th St.

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Bryan Park, 1001 S. Henderson St.

Lower Cascades Park, 2851 N. Old State Rd. 37

Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park, 812 W. Ninth St. New playground coming in mid summer!

Building Trades Park, 619 W. Howe St.

Winslow Woods Park, 2120 S. Highland Ave. New playground coming in mid summer!

Olcott Park, 2300 E. Canada Dr.

Winslow Sports Complex, 2800 S. Highland Ave.

PLACESPLACES

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PROGRAMS & EVENTSPROGRAMS & EVENTS

Farmers’ Market Saturdays April–September 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturdays October–November 9 a.m.–1 p.m. City Hall, 401 N. Morton St.

Peoples Park Concert Series Thursdays, May 13–August 26 Peoples Park

Performing Arts Series June 4–September 19, Switchyard Park and Bryan Park

PLACESPLACESInitials Date Place

Twin Lakes Sports Park, 2350 W. Bloomfield Rd.

RCA Community Park, 1400 W. RCA Park Dr.

Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers St.

Karst Farm Park, 2450 S. Endwright Rd.

Flatwoods Park, 9499 Flatwoods Rd. Gosport, IN 47433

There are so many programs and events going on in Bloomington all summer—plenty of chances to get out and PLAY! Here is a list of kid-friendly programs hosted by Bloomington Parks and Recreation this summer. Be sure to bring your passport with you and either ask a staff member or a grownup to initial it for you. We’ve left some space for you to add your own events and programs!For a complete and updated list of summer happenings, look in our latest Program Guide, or visit bloomington.in.gov/parks.

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Nature Sounds Friday, June 11, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Willie Streeter Community Gardens

Get Outdoors Day Saturday, June 12 • 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Switchyard Park

Movies in the Parks Six movies, Fridays and Saturdays, June 19–October 1

Summer Solstice Celebration Sunday, June 20 • 1–4 p.m. Switchyard Park

Independence Day Reverse Parade Saturday, July 3 • 10 a.m.–noon Memorial Stadium, Indiana University, Purple Lot

PROGRAMS & EVENTSPROGRAMS & EVENTSOlympic Pop-Up Programming Various dates throughout summer

Tuesday Market Tuesdays, June–September • 4–7 p.m. Switchyard Park

Creepy Crawlies Friday, May 28 • 5:30–6:30 p.m. Switchyard Park $5/in-city, $6/non-citySUP for Parents and Kids Saturdays, June 5 and July 3 8:30–10:30 a.m. Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, 3400 N. Headley Rd. $20/in-city, $25/non-cityTouch A Truck Wednesday, June 9 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Winslow Sports Complex $1 per person

PROGRAMS & EVENTSPROGRAMS & EVENTS

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PROGRAMS & EVENTSPROGRAMS & EVENTSAdd your own!Add your own!

Bryan Park Kids Triathlon Saturday, July 17 • 9–11 a.m. Bryan Park $15/$20/$25 per child

Children’s Expo Saturday, July 24 • 1–4 p.m. Switchyard Park, Pavilion

Slip ‘n Foam Saturday, August 7 • 1–4 p.m. Butler Park $5 per person

Drool in the Pool Wednesday, August 4 • 5–8 p.m. Thursday, August 5 • 5–8 p.m. Mills Pool $5/dog—Maximum one dog per person

PROGRAMS & EVENTSPROGRAMS & EVENTSAdd your own!Add your own!

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LOGPHYSICAL ACTIVITY LOGPHYSICAL ACTIVITY LOGPHYSICAL ACTIVITY LOG

DATE ACTIVITY MINUTES INTENSITY (choose one)

Example: 5/25/19

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DATE ACTIVITY MINUTES INTENSITY (choose one)

Did you know? It’s recommended that kids ages 6–17 yrs. get ONE HOUR (60 minutes) of physical activity per day! This can include: running, biking, swimming, playing tag, doing chores, hiking, gardening, and MORE! Use the space below to keep track of all your active time this summer. It doesn’t have to be 60 minutes all at once. Remember, the more you record, the more prizes you can choose from!

Intensity means how hard you feel like your body is working when doing a certain activity. Circle one of the emojis next to each activity to let us know how challenging an activity felt for you!

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LOGPHYSICAL ACTIVITY LOG WELLNESS ACTIVITIESWELLNESS ACTIVITIESInitials Date Activity

Annual check-up with your doctor.

Learn a new skill! How to ride a bike, or how to swim, etc.

Read a book.

Read a book.

Try a new fruit or vegetable at least once a week throughout the summer. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cross them off as you complete. We can’t wait to hear what you try!

DATE ACTIVITY MINUTES INTENSITY (choose one)

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GET OUT AND PLAY!GET OUT AND PLAY!

VACATION STATIONVACATION STATIONHeaded out of town? Don’t worry, you can still rack up points in your passport towards prizes. Vacation is just another chance to be active!

Try a new kind of physical activity or exercise! Surf, fly a kite, build a sand castle, swim!

Limit your screen time and venture outside!

On a road trip?On a road trip? Stretch for five minutes on your next pit stop.

Opt for a healthy snack! Try apple slices or carrot sticks instead of French fries.