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Rentals and Reservations
Many of the City's facilities, public spaces, and equipment – from theater to meeting spaces and canoe racks to garden plots - are available to the public for rental. We also offer group reservation rates at our aquatics facilities.
Baseball, football, softball, volleyball, soccer fields; ice rinks; tennis courts.
- Athletic Field Use Policy
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Private Tournament Request Form.pdf -
Spring Summer Outdoor Athletic Facility Rental Request Form.pdf -
Fall Outdoor Athletic Facility Rental Form - WebTrac Online Reservations (tennis, pickleball, bocce, and horseshoes)
For information and instructions, call Parks and Recreation at 952-563-8877.
- 4 Bike lockers are available for rent at the southwest corner of Old Shakopee Road and Bloomington Ferry Road
- $65.00 fee per consecutive 12 month period or $11.00 per month with a minimum rental of 3 consecutive months
- Additional $40.00 key deposit is required
- Rentals begin on the 1st day of the calendar month
- Lockers may only be used to store one bicycle and related equipment (helmet, pump, lock, etc.)
- Bicycles may not exceed 69” in length, 29” inches in width and 48” in height.
- Adjacent to Hyland Trail (off-road paved trail) that leads to the Bloomington Ferry Road Trailhead to the south and Countryside Park, Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bush Lake Park and Normandale Lake Park as well as to Eden Prairie (via Pioneer Trail, Bloomington Ferry Road and Marth Road) to the north.
- Convenient to MTC bus lines
- Bicycle Locker Rental Procedures 2020.pdf
- Bicycle Locker Rental Application 2020.pdf
12/22/21, 4 p.m. - Out of an abundance of caution related to the substantial levels and continued surge of COVID-19 cases in our community, the City of Bloomington has decided to cancel all existing rentals at the Blooming Armory and suspend future rentals until further notice. Your safety is our top priority, and we do not believe it is possible to effectively provide you with facility access under the current public health conditions.
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Call Parks and Recreation, 952-563-8885.
Bloomington Center for the Arts offers many different spaces for many types and sizes of events, meetings, performances, and other gatherings. Photos below are for illustration purposes only. Many spaces offer multiple configurations.
To submit a rental request online, go to blm.mn/bca-rentals. If you have questions regarding the rental spaces listed below, email CenterForTheArts@BloomingtonMN.gov or call 952-563-8881.
Schneider Theater
The Schneider Theater is ideal for performances, concerts, ceremonies, meetings, conferences, and rehearsals.
- Proscenium stage with full fly loft
- 366 seat auditorium
- Orchestra shell available
- Men’s & Women’s Dressing rooms
- Make-up room and green room
- $225 - $360/hour
- Minimum reservation: 3 hours
- $51/hour A/V Tech & Equipment fee
Main Lobby
The Main Lobby of the Bloomington Center for the Arts is ideal for dinner meetings and receptions.
- Maximum seating available 160
- Minimum reservation: 3 hours
- Round banquet tables available
- Limited availability
- $225 - $360/hour
- $51/hour A/V Tech & Equipment fee
Black Box Theater
This multi-purpose space is perfect for performances, presentations, business and community meetings and more.
- Maximum capacity: 122
- Minimum reservation: 3 hours
- Reconfigurable space to accommodate many uses.
- $80 - $115/hour
- $51/hour A/V Tech and Equipment fee
Rehearsal Hall
The Rehearsal Hall is a wonderful location for rehearsals, meetings, seminars, or small receptions.
- Maximum capacity 74
- Minimum reservation: 2 hours
- Seats 70 theater style, 50 classroom or reception style
- $41 - $63/hour
Children’s, Drawing, Craft and Painting Studio
- Sink and countertop space and tile floor
- Variety of seating arrangements
- Capacity 20-30 people depending on room and table setup
- Minimum reservation: 2 hours
- $32 - $45/hour
Council Chambers and Dakota Conference Room
- Only available during weekend hours and limited evening hours.
- $41 - $63/hour
Outdoor Spaces
- Includes the East Lawn, Amphitheater and Patio areas
- Available weekdays and weekends
- $75 - $166/hour
Additional Information
- Rental time must include set up and tear down.
- A food/beverage license is required if food will be served to the public.
- Alcohol is not allowed in the Center for the Arts. A liquor caterer must be approved by City Council and additional fees will apply.
- All rentals must pay a separate damage deposit, which will be refunded after the event.
Fees and Forms
Groups of 20 and more:
- $9 per person from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- $7 per person from 4 - 8 p.m.
Private pool rentals are also available. Pool rentals available from approximately 7 - 9 p.m. daily. The cost is $425 per hour.
Multi-Purpose Room
- Size: 55' x 22'
- Capacity – 50-65 w/tables and chairs (we have both rectangular and round tables)
- 75-85 - Chairs only
- 100 – no tables or chairs
- Room amenities: Hardwood floors, exterior view, roller shades, pull down projector screen and portable projector (additional charge)
Rink 1 Meeting Room
- Size 14x22
- Conference room table for 10-12 people
- Space for additional seating (not at table) also available
General Information
- Room rental rates: $20-35/hour
- Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. (may vary throughout the year)
- Concessions: Available through Arena Concession Stand
- Projector: Available for rental from $50/hour
- Half- and full-iday rates available
Additional Spaces
Several public spaces at BIG may also be reserved for events. Availability depends on event/activity schedule at the arena.
Contact BIG at 952-563-8841, MN Relay 711, or big@bloomingtonmn.gov for more details.
2021 Update: Group reservations will no longer be accepted.
Don't feel like hauling your canoe, kayak or SUP to and from Bush Lake every day? Rent one of our 96 canoe racks located on the west side of Bush Lake, conveniently located adjacent to picnic shelters, picnic benches and playgrounds.
- Rental fee of $87 for residents and $105 for non-residents for the season (May 1 - October 31).
- Eight accessible racks available for those with qualifying conditions.
- Racks may be used for paddle boards or sailboards if they are able to be secured to the rack on both ends of the watercraft and do not exceed the maximum watercraft dimensions of 20 feet in length, 26 inches in width and 20 inches in depth.
- Two watercraft may be stored on one rack if both kayaks can be secured within the confines of that rack.
Canoe rack links
- Online registration page (Helpful hint: Use a search date of 5/1/2023 to view which racks are still available for rent.)
- General Canoe Rack Site Map
- Canoe Rack Application Packet 2023
- Online Canoe Rack Rental Guide 2023
Canoe Rack Rental Timeline - subject to change
| Date | Significance |
|---|---|
| Nov 17 - Dec 16, 2022 | Return renter priority rental period |
| Feb 9, 2023 - 9AM | Rack rentals open to all |
| May 1, 2023 | Racks open for use by renters |
| October 31, 2023 | 2023 season end (all watercraft, locks, cables, etc. must be removed from racks) |
Online rental available through April 31. Please call our office for rental assistance 952-563-8877.
What They're Saying
"I’ve come to love Bush Lake in a totally different way after kayaking on it many times this summer!” -2021 renter
The City of Bloomington rents out 178 garden plots at three community garden sites in Bloomington:
- Brookside Community Garden - on the west side of Xerxes, just north of 102nd Street
- Smith Park - on the east side of Park Avenue between 82nd and 83rd streets
- Harrison Park - 1701 W. 100th Street
Visit our Bloomington Community Gardens page for detailed rental information!
With meeting rooms accommodating groups up to 45 people and the Minnesota Valley Room holding up to 175 people, let our staff help you plan your next business meeting or personal gathering at Creekside.
See this PDF for full information about room rentals at Creekside: 2022 Creekside Community Center Facility Facts
For reservations or additional information, contact Creekside at 952-563-4944 or Creekside@BloomingtonMN.gov
2023 Bandshell reservations now open! Call Parks and Recreation at 952-563-8693.
2023 reservations accepted beginning January 3 at 9 a.m. online or in-person.
Open April 15 through October 15, park shelters are available to rent for family gatherings, company picnics, group events, banquets, wedding receptions, class reunions, meetings and more!
Moir Park and Bush Lake Park shelters have electricity, grills, restrooms, drinking fountains, playground equipment, walking trails, and softball fields. There is a disc golf course at Moir Park, and fishing docks at Bush Lake Park. Both parks are accessible.
Download the 2023 Park Shelter Reservation Brochure for details on shelter options and amenities.
Reservation information
Starting at 9 a.m. on January 3, 2023, reservations can be made two ways:
- Online at blm.mn/webtrac
- In person via the printable form below, delivered to Parks and Recreation service desk, first floor, Bloomington Civic Plaza.
If you need assistance or have questions, contact Parks and Recreation at parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov or 952-563-8877.
2023 Park Shelter Reservation Form
General regulations for shelters
- No glass bottles or containers are allowed in the parks.
- A food/beverage license is required if food will be sold to the public.
- No person shall use tobacco products in any City-owned parks.
- Pony rides, stages, inflatables, dunk tanks, and tents require a special permit. Prices range from $50-$200 for this type of permit (Temporary Conditional Use Permit). These aerial views may help you in the placement of your inflatable. Call the Parks and Recreation office for more details.
- Amplified sound may require a Public Entertainment License Application (please indicate "Public Assembly" under "Type of license") and is subject to the City's noise restrictions.
- More details in Article III, Section 5.21 of the Bloomington City Code.