Moving Bloomington Forward
Stay informed about Bloomington’s investment in community amenities that help bring us together.
The City of Bloomington is a great place to live, work, and have fun. As our city grows, we are investing in community amenities that bring people together and improve their quality of life.
More than two years of input from residents helped the City develop the long-term Bloomington Forward investment plan to support three major community projects for better health, wellness, athletics and recreation. In November 2023, via citywide referendum, Bloomington voters approved a half-percent local option sales tax to finance $155 million in bonds to pay for the projects.
This website provides residents and stakeholders with information and resources about the projects.
Project Overviews
Community Health and Wellness Center This single facility will replace the outdated Bloomington Public Health and Creekside Community Center buildings. Features and amenities under consideration include gymnasiums with bleachers, walking/jogging track, indoor playground, exercise/fitness spaces, multi-purpose rooms, senior programming spaces, and public health exam and program spaces.
Bloomington Ice Garden
Modernization of this 50-year-old facility will include new refrigeration and mechanical systems, improved accessibility, a new roof and enhancements to the guest experience.
Nine Mile Creek Corridor and Moir/Central Park
Priorities are restoring and protecting streambed, banksides, wetlands and habitat, improved accessibility, and new park amenities including shelter building, playground and gathering space..
“When we invest in public health and wellness, recreation and natural resources, we are investing in Bloomington’s quality of life and the local economy.”
All renderings are conceptual and subject to change.