Welcome to Bloomington! This is a vibrant city and a great place to live. Our mission is “To cultivate an enduring and remarkable community where people want to be.” If any city can achieve this aspirational goal, Bloomington can. We are so glad you have chosen to be a part of this community.
Fun recreation programs, beautiful parks, more than 9,000 acres of green space, safe neighborhoods, public art and high-quality services are much of what Bloomington has to offer. According to the 2023 National Community Survey™, 88% of residents called Bloomington an excellent or good place to live and highly rated public safety services.
Setting up your household utilities
Visit our Utilities and household services page for a list of City utilities (water, wastewater, garbage, utility billing), along with links to electricity, natural gas, internet, phone and TV providers.
New resident meetings
City staff and community organizations will host a table with information and resources for residents on the following dates:
Saturday, September 13, 9-11 a.m.
Bloomington Civic Plaza City Council Chambers, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
Saturday, November 8, 9-11 a.m.
Bloomington Civic Plaza Rehearsal Hall, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
There is so much happening in Bloomington! One way to check out your new community is with the Welcome to Bloomington Bucket List. It’s filled with fun things to do and places to see to get to know your new neighborhood. You can trade your completed Bucket List for a Bloomington t-shirt by submitting pictures of yourself using the electronic form or track your progress with the printable PDF.
Track your progress with the printable PDF and turn it in at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road.
Be featured in the Bloomington Briefing
Take a photo of yourself at one of your favorite stops to be featured in the monthly resident newsletter, the Bloomington Briefing. You can upload your photo at blm.mn/photo.
Sign-up for E-Subscribe - This free service sends email and, for select topics, wireless notifications. You'll receive up-to-date news for all selected topics.
Join a board or commission - Advisory boards and commissions provide one opportunity for community participation in issues concerning the City and its residents.
Follow the City on social media - The City of Bloomington is active on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), Nextdoor and YouTube.
