Switchyard Park - City of Bloomington, IN

Switchyard Park - City of Bloomington, IN Switchyard Park is a 65-acre park located on the south side of Bloomington, Ind. Admission is free. until 8 p.m. Rental spaces are available at Switchyard Park.
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The park includes basketball, pickleball and bocce ball courts, a skate park, dog park, picnic shelter, playground and spray pad (open seasonally). The Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza spray pad is open from Memorial Day through Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. Operating hours are subject to change based on weather conditions. For updates, call the Aquatics Hotline at 812-349-3741. Spray pad restrooms

are open seasonally, during daytime hours only, April through October. Outdoor rental spaces include a picnic shelter, lawn space and performance stage. Indoor space includes the 11,000 square foot Pavilion. For rental information, call 812-349-3961. The Switchyard Park dog park includes fenced areas for large and small dogs, with a total of 4.7 acres of dog park space. The skate park, designed and constructed by Hunger Skateparks, is for skateboards and inline skaters only. BMX bikes with plastic pegs are also permitted. The skate park is open daily from 5 a.m. until 11 p.m. Camping in, and overnight use of, Switchyard Park is not permitted. Parking for 400+ vehicles is available at three different parking lots: at Rogers Street, Grimes Lane, and Walnut Street. Electric vehicle charging stations are located in the Rogers Street lot (2 hour time limit for all charging stations).

Parking will be tight for tomorrow.  There's the Rogers Lots, Grimes Lot, Walnut Lot, and additional parking west of Rog...
06/19/2026

Parking will be tight for tomorrow. There's the Rogers Lots, Grimes Lot, Walnut Lot, and additional parking west of Rogers, courtesy of Catalent. But it'll be a great day for a bike ride or walk.

Get ready- Granfalloon is tomorrow! Check out this map so you know where to go for all the day's activities. We can't wait to see you there!

06/19/2026

Bike and get a free ice cream! Pick up a Cone Card from the Granfalloon Info Booth. Deal only applies to the first 100 people.

06/19/2026

Here's all you need to know about getting to the fest. More information can be found on our website at granfalloon.iu.edu. See you tomorrow!

Today is Bloomington’s Juneteenth Celebration at Switchyard ParkJoin us today, Friday, June 19, from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. for ...
06/19/2026

Today is Bloomington’s Juneteenth Celebration at Switchyard Park

Join us today, Friday, June 19, from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. for live music, food trucks, vendors, and community celebration.

As part of the day’s events, Happy Hours on the Lawn will feature live music from The Lucky Sevens from 6-8:30 p.m.

Come spend the day at Switchyard Park!

06/19/2026

Today is the day! Join the City of Bloomington for entertainment, food, fun, music and community as we commemorate Juneteenth. This event is free to the public and in conjunction with Food Truck Fridays, in partnership with Parks and City of Bloomington, IN - Parks and Recreationation and Community and Family Resources Department. We encourage community members to bring chairs and blankets if they prefer to sit on the lawn.

Friday, June 19, 2026 • Switchyard Park - City of Bloomington, IN

Event Schedule
11:00 a.m. – Event Opens
Food trucks and vendors open

Family-friendly activities and community engagement opportunities throughout the park

12:30 p.m. – Camp S.O.U.L. Matinee Performance
Enjoy a special performance by Indiana University Camp S.O.U.L. students, presented by the Indiana University African American Arts Institute (AAAI).

4:30 p.m. – Community Organizations and Vendors Open
Community organizations and informational booths begin

5:00 p.m. – Beer Garden Opens (21+)
Guests 21 and older may enjoy the beer garden area.

6:15 p.m. – Live Performance by The Lucky Sevens
Enjoy an evening set from local favorite performers The Lucky Sevens.

6:30 p.m. – Community Organizations and Vendors Close
7:15 p.m. – Headlining Performance: Jenn Cristy
The evening continues with a featured performance by Jenn Cristy.

8:30 p.m. – Beer Garden Closes
9:00 p.m. – Event Concludes
Food trucks, vendors, and community activities close for the evening.

Additional Information
All activities take place outdoors at Switchyard Park.

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets.

Food trucks, vendors, and community booths will be available throughout the day.

This event is free and open to the public.

06/18/2026

6/20 Granfalloon

06/17/2026

Posted 6/17. Sorry, things are extra busy this week. Normally this will be posted on Mondays.

Public events this week at Switchyard:
📖 6/15 2:45 - 3:45pm MCPL Bookmobile, every Monday
🧘🏻‍♀️ 6/15 7:00 - 8:00pm Tai Chai on the Main Stage (fee required), every Monday
🩺 6/16 1:00 - 4:00pm HIP Mobile Unit Health Screenings at BPD Substation, every Tuesday
🍔 6/19 11:00 - 9:00pm Bloomington Food Truck Friday, every Friday
🫱🏽‍🫲🏿 6/19 11:00 - 9:00pm Juneteenth Celebration
🧘🏻‍♀️ 6/19 12:00 - 1:00pm Yoga on the Main Stage (fee required) every Friday
🎤 6/20 3:00 - 5:00pm Granfalloon Community Stage
🎤 6/20 8:00 - 10:00pm Granfalloon Main Stage (tickets required)
🎨 6/20 10:00 - 10:45pm Filmentous Algae Art Installation

Send a message to learn more

06/17/2026

Join us for a community-wide celebration of Juneteenth at Switchyard Park (1601 S. Rogers St.) on Friday, June 19, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. This free, family-friendly event invites all neighbors, friends, and families to come together for a day focused on local connection and community enrichment. The celebration features live music, local food options, and an array of community vendors to shop from throughout the day. Visitors can also connect directly with local organizations to discover how to get involved and participate in efforts that support our community. Everyone is invited, so let’s celebrate together!

06/17/2026

The City of Bloomington and IU are hosting a community event to celebrate Juneteenth Friday at Switchyard Park.

Read more: https://www.ipm.org/news/2026-06-15/city-of-bloomington-iu-partner-for-juneteenth

EDIT: Indiana Public Media and WFIU encourage comments and civil discourse among individuals, while also upholding a standard of safety and respect for all people. Comments on this post have been limited as of 6/18/2026.

06/11/2026

Fridays = food, fun, and friends. Join us at Switchyard Park every Friday, April through October, for Food Truck Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy tasty local eats and live music from Bloomington’s best! See you there!

Address

1601 S. Rogers Street
Bloomington, IN
47403

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 11pm
Tuesday 5am - 11pm
Wednesday 5am - 11pm
Thursday 5am - 11pm
Friday 5am - 11pm
Saturday 5am - 11pm
Sunday 5am - 11pm

Telephone

+18123493961

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