Join Bloomington Police Department for an end of summer hangout! Meet your local officers, enjoy free freezies and giveaways. A family-friendly event focused on community, conversation and fun!

In partnership with the Bloomington Fire Department, we're excited to offer you the cool, refreshing fun of a pop-up splash pad on August 12 at Westwood Park! 

Enjoy: 

• Games from the Mobile Recreation trailer
• Treats
• Visit from a mascot or two 

FREE event. No registration required. Drop in any time to beat the heat and have some fun.

Hearing screenings typically occur quarterly in September, December, March, and June on the first Wednesday of the month. 

Bloomington Public Health staff are continuing to celebrate Oasis for Youth on 15 years of serving the community! Visit the Public Health table during this event to meet staff, learn more about the work we do, get resources, and stay up to date on public health information. 

Bloomington Public Health serves the communities of Bloomington, Edina and Richfield. 

Edina Police and Southdale YMCA present: Cops on the Court Basketball Tournament. This is a free program for youth ages 13-18. Gym memberships are required; free youth scholarships are available. Parent/guardian permission is required for participants under 18. 

Tournament dates:

• 8/6 - Public Health will be there, too!
• 8/13
• 8/20
• 8/27

Stop by to meet Bloomington Public Health staff from the Substance Use Prevention and Mental Health program at the next round of Edina's Cops on the Court Basketball Tournament! Staff will be sharing culturally relevant resources on mental wellness, substance use prevention (including vaping and cannabis education), and information about local youth and family programs. Attendees can learn more about upcoming community events, opportunities to get involved, and tools to support mental health and well-being in Edina, Richfield, and Bloomington.

Volunteers needed to help make the Park Avenue Pollinator Corridor a beautiful habitat for bees, butterflies, and birds!

Join us in planting native flowers for pollinators along the Park Avenue powerline corridor.  Put one new plant in the ground or many!  It all helps make this area a safe place for pollinators and a beautiful place for the community.  

Meet along the east side of Oxboro Library (8801 Portland Ave. S.) a the registration tent.  Begin with an orientation at 9:30 OR 10:30am to get started.

No planting experience is necessary.  All are welcome - beginners and experienced gardeners!  Click here to register.

This project is a combined effort of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Hennepin County Library, Xcel Energy, and the City of Bloomington.

Enjoy a fun session of trivia with questions spanning a wide range of categories. 

Whether you’re a history buff, movie lover, or random fact collector, there’s something for everyone. 

Popcorn will be provided!

• Where: Logan Lodge, 9930 Logan Ave. S.
• Cost: FREE!
• Registration: Required and accepted until event is full.
  • For adults 50 years of age and above.
  • Space is limited to 30 participants on a first come, first served basis.
  • Sign up online at Webtrac.

Download and share the Trivia & Popcorn flyer. 

For more information or questions, call 952-563-4944, MN Relay 711, or email parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov

Are you looking for a fun and whimsical way to get creative? Join a naturalist at Harrison Park to create your very own fairy garden! 

Explore Nine Mile Creek to find rocks, sticks and other nature materials to turn into a home for your backyard fairies. 

• Additional materials will be available to help make your imaginations come to life.
  • Provided on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
• Head south down the trail from the parking lot.
  • Tables will be set up at the first trail intersection.
• No experience is necessary.
• Free program. No registration required. 

Questions? Email parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov. 

Presented as part of the ongoing Naturalist Programs series. 

Join us for a summer cookout featuring a FREE lunch hot off the grill! Enjoy good food, socializing with friends, and a variety of yard games. 

You’ll even have a chance to try your hand at archery, no experience necessary.

• Where: Moir Park, 10320 Morgan Ave. S., Shelter #1
• Cost: FREE!
• Registration: Required and accepted until event is full.
  • For adults 50 years of age and above.
  • Space is limited to 80 participants on a first come, first served basis.
  • Sign up online at Webtrac.

Download and share the Summer Cookout flyer. 

For more information or questions, call 952-563-4944, MN Relay 711, or email parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov