Get Outside
Bloomington-Normal Parks Guide
From neighborhood playgrounds to lakes, trails, and aquatic centers — explore the area's 22 parks and see exactly what each one offers.
Tap any dot on the map to open that park's page.
22 parks
Anderson Park
503 E College Ave, Normal, IL 61761
A centrally located Normal park with the Anderson Aquatic Center nearby, plus ball fields, basketball and tennis courts and a shaded picnic area.
Angler's Lake Nature Preserve
1017 S Mercer St, Bloomington, IL 61704
A quiet nature preserve centered on a fishing lake, ideal for a peaceful walk and casting a line close to the city.
Bittner Park
3807 Rave Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704
A newer east-side park with modern playground equipment, open fields and trail connections for family recreation.
Champion Fields
1850 Gregory St, Normal, IL 61761
A dedicated athletic complex in Normal with multiple lighted ball diamonds and fields for tournaments and league play.
Comlara Park / Evergreen Lake
13001 Recreation Area Dr, Hudson, IL 61748 · 1300 acres
McLean County's premier regional park surrounding Evergreen Lake, with camping, a swimming beach, boating, fishing and miles of hiking and mountain-bike trails.
Connie Link Amphitheatre
621 S Linden St, Normal, IL 61761
An outdoor amphitheater hosting free summer concerts and community events along the Constitution Trail.
Constitution Trail
The signature linear rail-trail linking Bloomington and Normal, offering miles of paved paths for walking, running and biking that connect dozens of parks and neighborhoods.
Ewing Park
1420 Towanda Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
A wooded park connected to Ewing Manor, whose Genevieve Green Gardens and outdoor amphitheater host the Illinois Shakespeare Festival each summer.
Fairview Park
One of Normal's largest parks, home to the renovated aquatic center plus a skate park, lighted diamond and tennis courts, and multiple picnic shelters.
Forrest Park
1813 Springfield Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701
A classic community park with sports fields, playground and shaded picnic areas serving Bloomington's east side.
Franklin Park
A historic downtown square shaded by mature trees, with gardens and gathering space in one of Bloomington's oldest neighborhoods.
Highland Park Golf Course
1613 S Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701
A well-established municipal golf course on Bloomington's south side, offering an accessible round close to town.
Holiday Park
800 S McGregor St, Bloomington, IL 61701 · 13.1 acres
A neighborhood park with a lake and the Holiday Pool, featuring a zero-depth children's area, waterslide and a 25-meter lap pool.
Ironwood Golf Course
1901 N Towanda Ave, Normal, IL 61761
Normal's municipal 18-hole golf course on the north side, offering a scenic and affordable round for all skill levels.
Maxwell Park
307 N Parkside Rd, Normal, IL 61761
A full-featured recreation park with a disc golf course, dog park, lighted ball diamonds and tennis courts, and a large playground.
Miller Park
1020 S Morris Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701 · 62 acres
Bloomington's beloved flagship park, home to Miller Park Zoo, a scenic artificial lake, a grand pavilion, mini golf and a summer splash pad.
O'Neil Park
1515 W Chestnut St, Bloomington, IL 61701 · 18.7 acres
A west-side favorite anchored by the O'Neil Aquatics Center with lazy river and slides, plus a skate park and lighted ball fields.
Rosa Parks Commons
13.5 acres
A 13.5-acre green space off Rabb Road named for the civil rights icon, with accessible playground equipment and direct Constitution Trail access.
Sugar Grove Nature Center (Funks Grove)
4532 N 725 East Rd, McLean, IL 61754
A nature center within the historic Funks Grove, offering hiking trails through old-growth timber, live animal exhibits and family nature programs.
Sunset Lake Park
A quiet neighborhood park set around a small lake, offering fishing and a peaceful place to walk.
Tipton Park
2201 Stone Mountain Blvd, Bloomington, IL 61704 · 50 acres
A sprawling east-side park with a popular summer splash pad, playgrounds and paved trails winding around open green space.
Underwood Park
200 Jersey Ave, Normal, IL 61761
A two-part park on the Constitution Trail with a butterfly garden, big playground, lighted pickleball courts and open space for pickup games.
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