Bloomington: Bryan Park Pool and Switchyard Spray Pad Open May 23; Mills Pool Opening Delayed

Bloomington, Ind. ~ Bloomington, Ind. - As the summer season approaches, residents of Bloomington can look forward to cooling off at two popular water attractions. The Bryan Park Pool, located at 1020 S. Woodlawn Ave., and the Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad at Switchyard Park, located at 1601 S. Rogers St., will both open on May 23.

However, there is a slight delay in the opening of Mills Pool, located at 1100 W. 14th St. After staff discovered a significant leak, they are currently working to identify the source and determine the necessary repairs. At this time, an opening date for Mills Pool has not been determined.

For those looking to take a dip in the water, Bryan Park Pool will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting. The Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad will also be open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Residents can stay updated on current hours of operation by calling the Splash & Skate Hotline at 812-349-3741.

General admission to Bryan Park Pool is $7 per person per day. For those looking for a more economical option, punch passes with 20 admissions are available for $100 and season passes can be purchased for $90 for unlimited admission during the entire 2026 season. Admission to the Spray Pad is free for all visitors.

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Thanks to support from the Bloomington Parks Foundation, fee waivers for pool admission are available for qualifying children. Interested individuals can apply online or contact Parks and Recreation at 812-349-3700 for more information.

In celebration of Independence Day, admission to Bryan Park Pool will be free on Saturday, July 4.

For those interested in improving their swimming skills this summer, Bryan Park Pool will be offering two three-week sessions of swim lessons on Tuesdays through Thursdays. These lessons are available for children up to 13 years old and include skill levels from Guardian and Toddler up to Level IV. The first session will begin on June 9, with a fee of $65 per person or $20 for an adult/child pair in the Guardian and Toddler class. Scholarships for swim lessons are also available online.

Residents can stay informed about any changes in hours of operation or emergency/weather-related closures by calling the Splash & Skate Hotline at 812-349-3741. Additionally, information about summer programs at the Frank Southern Center can also be found by calling this hotline.

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