Top 50 things to do and attractions in Bloomington

Made a spontaneous stop on our road trip to this sweet little zoo! The grounds were well kept and the staff was friendly. We saw lots of animals! The wallabies were my favorite part. It was cool to get up-close and personal with all the animals.

Such a cute little zoo. They do have 3 interactive areas. One with goats, one with wallabys and wallaroos, and one birt sanctuary. They have a tiger, snow leopards, red panda, and many more animals. There is plenty of room for RV's to park. It is handicap accessible.

Miller Park Zoo is the right size for a fun walk through. Most of the animals we saw were indoors because of the cold. We didn't interact with staff much but when we needed directions, they were helpful and friendly. Prices were affordable. Unfortunately, the cafe was closed, so we weren't able to support the zoo by eating lunch there. I recommend a visit. I recommend.

For being a smaller zoo we had a great time here. We went through the whole zoo twice in 2 hours but I think we saw every animal because they were all out and active. We loved the baby anyeater, it's the 1st time we've seen one of those.

My family and I loved this zoo. Love the different variety of animals. So much fun.

I want to first say that I love the park and have fished this park for 25 plus years not a issue I was told that I could could fish all night as long as I had rods in the water ... So we all know there we have to fish all night long to catch the specimen im chasing dont bite alot during day ..so we lost 😢 a friend who we have been fishing for over 10 years we all get together and fish many from other states we do a 3 day session ..so I decided to go a few weeks early and fish on my vacation...then it happened the first night park surcuity told me I had to leave park closes at 10pm I said ok but I been doing this longer then you have alive ..he said there is homeless problem in the park I said do I look home less he wouldn't answer.....he left around 10:30 then it happend 24.5 like u see in Pic what I came for showed up......fri morning superintendent shows up tells me same story homeless bs and if I let you do it I have to let everybody else's I said fair ..so I said what if I call city and ask for permit he told me I am the city I said really ok I'll be out by 10.pm ..so we Googled park superintendent we have emails sent to ask for permission to fish this park 6 times a year for our lost members we have fished with for years ...I know it's a 13acre lake but holds many memories and large fish that we so love to catch ..we only asking to over nite 3 days for late fall months Oct Nov 3days that we have been doing for over 25 years ... thanks for your time cory...

A great place to visit. A family fun place. I'd highly recommend a visit here. It is a small gem with lots of very cool animals.

Fabulous house! So glad we went there. Our tour guide was young and knowledgeable! I was so excited to be in a house that Abe Lincoln stood in. I was intrigued the whole time I spent there. Great experience and loved the stories! I would give it more than 5 stars.

Beautiful house, we enjoyed hearing about the history and enjoyed the tour. They don’t make them like they use to. I caught a glare on a door that you could almost pass for a ghost… maybe Sara? Maybe she does not like all of the visitors? :)

I really loved the history of it! Judge Davis had influence and helped president Lincoln! I also learned different information culturally about Christmas decorations and why the Teddy bear was called Teddy bear. It felt warm and nice. Usually mansions feel stuffy and museum like but this was not the case! They took good care of it and I really loved being there! The people that worked there went above and beyond with the tours and information!

We had such a wonderful time visiting the David Davis Mansion. Our tour guide, Jeff, gave us a long and detailed tour that was both informative and engaging. He was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and made the history of the mansion come alive. One highlight was learning about David Davis’s close connection to Abraham Lincoln, which added an even deeper historical significance to our visit. That piece of history was fascinating and memorable. We highly recommend the David Davis Mansion to anyone visiting Bloomington. It’s a beautiful historic home with a rich story, and with guides like Jeff, you’re guaranteed an excellent experience.

(And thank you fir the clarification about the County) We had a wonderful expirence there. Howie was our Guide. I could not believe how similar that mansion is to our modern conveniences now. It just shows how far we've come in technology. Also Judge Davis himself as a strangley unsung hero and historical figure in American history. It is shocking to me how little is written in this man. He was Acting Vice President of the United States and a Supreme Court Judge yet little to nothing outside of Wikipedia is written. McClean County has all 19,000 documents in exchange for them keeping the Mansion going as a mueseum piece and historic site basically. It's also shocking to me how well-perserved the site is, it's nearly how exactly it was way back when. My 1 year old daughter loved coming here and seeing everything so did my wife. I noticed one of the paintings being that of the 2nd French Revolution, and inquired about it. Nobody had ever asked about that painting. Come to find out it is a protest painting. Judge Davis had it for that reason. They also had political cartoons from the period which, according to the Guide, a lot of younger people wouldn't believe how little had changed in political discourse on this country. It was just a fun very educational expirence and I'm very glad this city and county is preserving this property. Thank you to everyone we met there on-site, you were all gracious hosts.

Pretty cool place if you’re into old Victorian homes and American history. The volunteers there were all very nice and gave a great tour. Would recommend. Just know that the video and tours start at the top of the hour and there isn’t much to see if you don’t go on the tour since you cannot access the interior of the house without a guide. So really no point to go after hours.

I visited the mansion during their Christmas at the mansions festival. Most of the rooms were decorated for Christmas. There were many trees and other decorations. The mansion is always good. Place to visit throughout the year as they do themed room decorations on a regular basis.

This is a great museum with very friendly staff and amazing architecture

Just wanted to add a photo of the nearby Miller Davis building, taken on a clear evening in February of 2025. Interesting fact -- Abraham Lincoln spent some time here in the 1840's when he was a young practicing attorney in his 30's, prior to his political life.

This place was awesome. We went on a free day and spent about 2 hours inside. There are many displays that show artifacts from a past time, all meticulously kept, with easy to read factoids by them. There are 4 floors of things to look at and do, including a miniature farm from ‘back in the day’ with activities for the kids. The library is packed full of books from modern day all way way back to the 1800s. If you are researching something and call ahead, they will pull any information they think could be relevant and have it on a table for you when you get there. All the staff was helpful and extremely polite.

The McLean County Museum of History is a well-curated museum that brings local history to life with engaging exhibits and interactive displays. The building itself is historic and adds to the experience. It’s an educational and enriching visit for all ages, especially for those interested in learning more about the region’s past and cultural development.

Review Date: April 18th, 2012 A pretty cool museum. I’m not sure what it is about this museum that I like but it’s a fun place to visit. It seems that every time I came here, there was always something new to discover. They had some fun and interactive exhibits that we played with and took a ton of goofy photos of us interacting with them. There were some cool exhibits on the history of certain things from the past. I’ve been here 3 times in total and each time was a blast. I have a bit of an interest in history, so it was fun to find out some local history of the area. I was surprised to see one of those single-engine planes on one of the lower levels. That was a fun discovery. Since I haven’t been there in awhile, I really don’t know what else to say about the museum. I’m sure the exhibits have changed since then so I don’t want to rattle on too much about stuff that might not be there anymore. It’s just one of those places that you need to see in person.

I was able to make it to the McLean Museum in time to see the exhibits they had it was a very nice and well kept the museum. Apparently this is actually a courthouse that Abraham Lincoln practiced law in, this time when I went in the exhibit was the pedal cars and stories about the early pioneers and early settlers of the nation. Definitely a nice time, you should try to go, if this is something that interests you.

Awesome museum.. for 10 dollars plus tax… you will learn a rich history about Mclean Town, Abraham Lincoln’s work in this town, towns evolution from Native Americans, Immigrants to what is now today… Great small but full of history museum. Highly recommended.

My favorite place to walk & run- love how wooded and shaded it is. Thank you for the many public restrooms and water fountains.

My favorite thing about Bloomington/Normal by far. I’ve visited and walked/jogged/biked this trail since I was in college and it never gets old. The trail runs through a large majority of Bloomington/Normal and takes you straight to Uptown Normal. I’ve used the path to walk to and from work and it is safe, quiet, serene, and so well kept. I oftentimes walk from different starting points and am always amazed at how long the trail runs. I find new legs of it all of the time! No graffiti, garbage, noise pollution, or negative experiences with other people on the trail. It truly is so nice living in a town with such a great walking space. We typically start at Underwood Park and choose which direction to walk from there. Highly recommend at all times of year!!

Great place to enjoy biking

Amazingly beautiful, well maintained, and safe trail! I am a professor at ISU & I take biking breaks in between work, so relaxing to walk or run or bike! On hot summer days the trail is ~10 degrees cooler. Be careful on quiet cold days...go with someone, there has been very few incidents, I had a close call too. The probability is extremely low, but still be careful ladies!

There's a cat that wanders around the trail and I named them constitution. Say hi to constitution if you see them and give them a head pat and a "how do you do, partner?".

I run a 5k on this trail each year, and it is very beautiful! If I lived closer to the area, then I would definitely use it frequently!

A beautiful and well maintained trail. When I’m back in Bloomington, a long walk on the trail helps me shake off the dust of travel.

Well-displayed wartime memorabilia. Outdoor walk-through with steps up to various cockpits of aircraft. The Huey helicopter was particularly interesting.

Great museum - we went on Open Cockpit day where they had the planes opened up. They had many volunteers who shared their stories of flying and combat that really enhanced the experience. $5 entry fee was well worth it!

Review written 9/21/2025. Note that you don’t need to pay admission to still be able to drive up and walk past the jets which is what I did Very cool to see the real jets up close

Born and raised in Bloomington but this was my first tjme coming and Im so glad we did. The open cockpit day was so interesting, educational and fun. My son loved sitting in the planes! Definitely recommend.

A small but fascinating museum full of aviation history and passion. The staff is friendly and clearly love what they do. Great place for the whole family.

Review Date: May 18th, 2012 These birds have been permanently grounded. Every childhood boy likes one of three things: planes, trains, or automobiles. I leaned towards things that could fly, especially at supersonic speeds. So, it came to my surprise that there was a aviation museum within a reasonable driving distance from my home. I have actually been here about 3 times total since my first visit. I think I was with Matt the first time here. I think we explored a bit of Bloomington-Normal before a concert in the evening. The museum itself is just a little ways off the one of the main busy roads that runs through Bloomington. I actually think this up the road from the Bloomington Airport. How fitting! It’s not a massive museum by any means. The building itself is probably no larger than your local fast food eateries. But within those small confines is a tremendous amount of history. Each time I’ve come here, I’ve signed the guest book and donated a few bucks on top of paying the admission fees. The price is listed on their website. It was $5/each for adults. As I said, the building itself housed a ton of information regarding aviation. They had a section dedicated to NASA. They had tons of props and displays scattered throughout. They had graphs with a ton of information. Suffice to say, I can’t put in words what photos do better. While I did supply photos below, due to limited storage space, I couldn’t upload nearly enough photos to show everything. While the inside was full of information and relics from aviation’s past, the things I was dying to see were outside. The things that flew in another time and in another place. On one of the trips, we lucked upon a volunteer who was giving tours. He gave us a quick tour of the jets, planes, and aircraft outside and then let us explore to our hearts content. A few of my family members were veterans of the military, mostly in the Rangers and Marines. My dad tried to enlist but due to a hearing issue, wasn’t allowed in. By the time I was ready to join, my body had too many injuries to even think I could try to enlist (I was a very active kid and while I never broke a bone, I did do a lot of damage to my joints). Matt was also in the Marines for an undetermined about of time. So, suffice to say we all had some interest in the military in some way, shape, or form. Following the path outside winds you around all that there is to see. It was extremely cool to be able to go up to any of the aviation vehicles and see them in person. Some of them had ladders that you could take up and see in to the cockpit. They are locked shut so don’t get any wild ideas of hopping in and taking off. I do think they have special events where they open them and allow people to get in and have their photos taken. Check their website for details on that and other events they have. In the end, this place was great to check out. I loved getting to see the jets up close and person. I took one of my favorite photos ever and it’s included below. Can you guess which that is? If you have kids that love aircraft or have a general interest yourself, do oneself a favor and check this place out if possible. “Negative Ghost Rider, the pattern is full.”

Self guidance. Excellent receptionist. Feeling of the best locals.

This space is a staple in our community, and also a fabulous place for a wedding! The location is wonderful for checking out art and local businesses.

This is a very nice venue. The staff is always helpful and friendly. We have seen many shows at this facility. The venue is user friendly with clean restrooms and large foyer area. The acoustics are good and the seating is comfortable. There isn’t really a bad seat in the house. Good views from just about any seat you get. If I had to mention one drawback it might be the concessions area. It’s more like a snack area with candy bars, popcorn, and drinks. The selection is limited as far as that goes. We enjoy this venue over others we have been to because this one is more user friendly and classy. They continue to expand their variety of shows here from Comedy to Musicals, so there is something for all interests. We will continue to see shows at this venue. Keep up the good work.

My husband and I had our wedding here in March of 2022 and it was INCREDIBLE. Brian and the staff are amazing to work with and I would highly recommend this venue if you are wanting a beautiful blank slate wedding venue to work with that allows for you to pick and choose your own outside vendors! We used palace events for rentals to completely transform the space. Brian and the staff were extremely helpful with working out the logistics/ ins and outs of set up and take down with all the moving parts. Cannot recommend this venue enough!!! **photos taken by Carissa Mennen

The seats we picked online were not what we were expecting. The staff there helped us to get into a different set of seats that better accommodated our needs. We greatly appreciated the service they provided. Oh, and the show was great too! No bad seats to see or hear any of the performance!

A great place to see shows great audio and not a bad seat in the house. The outside events are always well organized affordable and fun. The most amazing venue in town to rent out for weddings and such very reasonable price for the memories of the omnius of the building!!! 🎉🎉🎉👍👍👍

The performance center is an amazing historical building with great acoustics. Every seat in the house is a good one. I highly recommend the center as it provides affordable cultural opportunities to our community.

This building was built in the 1921 and is beautiful. I saw the movie Napoleon Dynomite as part of it's 20th anniversary tour. Three of the actors talked after and took questions. I sat in the balcony and had a good view of the stage. The seats were ok but there isn't much leg room between the seats.

I have gone twice this week to see movies! It is one of my favorite places in town! They also host events, and I have had the privilege of photographing a few including a recent Coalescence Theatre Project production!

A wonderful theatre filled with employees who are passionate about cinema. Love the variety in screenings ranging from oldies but goodies to new releases. My favorite place to see a movie :)

I've been here many times since my childhood. Always a fun time! This old classic 1 screen theater has been nicely restored. The staff are friendly and helpful. There are raffles for free tickets or refreshments at every screening.

The theater opened in 1937 and has a cool art deco flair from the era of great early theater buildings. It is owned by the city of Normal and operated by a non-profit. It was closed for a time in the 1990s, but reopened after being purchased and renovated by the city in 1993. This theater is a true treasure and worth a visit.

This theater is magnificent. Friendly staff. Anne was the manger on duty and along with Taylor provided excellent service! They even have a raffle for every showing where you can win a free ticket and popcorn. All you need is your ticket stub. Cheap seats, snacks and movies that you won’t see playing anywhere else. Love this place!

I photograph weddings throughout Illinois (Ernst Jacobsen Photography) and recently had the awesome opportunity to photograph a wedding at the Normal Theater. It has been gorgeously restored in a beautiful art deco vibe! The inside restoration includes plus, coral colored seating, blue, maroon and salmon colored walls, high-modern style aisle lights and an elegantly layered ceiling of neon lights. Aside from the unique visuals of the theater, it is conveniently located in the middle of Uptown Normal so we're just a few steps for ISU's Quad and possible reception venues whether Medici (for smaller weddings) or the Marriott. Highly recommend if you're looking for a unique venue to hold your wedding ceremony.

The Normal Theater is a great historical venue refurbished to look the way it did in the 1920s and is run by volunteers. We love the the variety of films available. Admission is reasonable, popcorn is only $1 and they even have a drawing or trivia before the show with prizes! Everyone is so friendly. It's like stepping back in time! Those ceiling lights in the photo are real neon lights. Just be sure to dress accordingly. In the winter, they turn up the heat quite high.

Looks small, simple and nice. Had a great stroll and nice food.

Fantastic farmers market with a bunch of amazing vendors. I could easily spend a couple hours shopping here every week

Great crowd today and lots of friendly vendors. Lots of food stuff and non-food stuffs. And we have a local celeb from Forged in Fire selling his wares.

Awesome food, friends, kindness and fresh vegetables

Love going to the farmers market. There are so many different vendors there that have fresh vegetables. I also like the honey vendors. New this last year were two cheese vendors both of which have wonderful products.

The farmer's market is a great place to buy sweets, meats, sauces, and hand crafted items like some really pretty jewelry. There is usually a singer present as well as some open store fronts for galleries. Nice to just walk around even if not buying anything.

This one of the larger farmers markets that I have attended. There is a large selection of local grown produce and meat. We have made it a habit of getting some mushrooms from one local dealer and always try to different types prepared with leeks and garlic. I have never been disappointed with anything we have purchased at the local farmers market from brats to micro greens. Everyone we dealt was very knowledgeable and friendly. We make the trip every weekend.

3 floors of fun for kids of all ages! My two (4 & 5) had a ball running around and climbing on practically everything. There's plenty of learning materials, but the activity engagement is outstanding. They were constantly on the move, shifting from one "wow!" to the next. Expect to spend a minimum of an hour here, upwards of 3 - 4.

This place was amazing! We met up with family here so the 6 kids could all play together! They loved it! They never wanted us leave the current floor, but when they went to the next floor up, there was something even MORE exciting to do there! They also let you leave and come back all day, your receipt gets you in all day. You can also go get food (or bring in food) and eat at the tables on the 2nd floor. Super super helpful and awesome!!! We will be back!

The best children’s museum I’ve ever been to; definitely better than anything in Dallas, TX. We always make it a point to visit when we’re in town and my kids always want to go back. A fantastic place to play, explore, and learn, for the whole family.

Five stars because it's a great experience for my kids as they don't come here often (maybe once a year when we visit family). If we were local this would quickly lose its value. A lot of the exhibits haven't changed since I was a kid 20 years ago, when they probably should have.

For how big the place is you would think it would be better. Half the stuff for the stations were broken like the 2 way call booth, the stomp the bug floor projector or pieces missing like the build your own sock puppets was some nasty looking socks and there was 1 eyeball and a hat to decorate the socks with. We found ourselves struggling to do things so we could say we got our moneys worth. We traveled 1½ hrs each way for not a whole lot. It was okay for a one time visit but won't return.

There are lots of things to do. They have three floors of activities. The open floor plan makes it hard to lose your children. Smiling and polite staff everywhere. My four children are between the ages of two and eleven. They all had a blast. The gifts in the gift shop are not too expensive. It was fun, and they were able to leave with souvenirs. We will definitely return.

My son had an absolute blast and barely even wanted to leave the first floor! I've never been in a place like this so it was really neat to experience for me as well! It was so interactive for both the parents and child! They also do an amazing job of consistently keeping it picked up!

Why u close on weekends? What if I wanna go on weekends? And I can't go on weekdays cuz of school. I hate that. Atleast make it available for weekend for a couple of hours. Good cemetery tho

We had a wonderful time on the cemetery walk through the cemetery today.

It is a very well-maintained cemetery. I've visited many cemeteries in my lifetime, but I have never seen a cemetery that offers a scavenger hunt. It's a list of things you can find in the cemetery: star, lamb, dog, acorn, heart, wings, etc. There's a wooden structure near the entrance where you can pick up a list, if you'd like to participate in the scavenger hunt.

Cemeteries are for the living and Evergreen has always been a positive experience! I've been coming here for the annual Cemetery Walk in the autumn and to look after two (2) plots. Pathways are clear to ride your bike and walk your dogs. Friends, please do your part and keep Evergreen clean! Lastly, if you see a person (including myself) at a grave, that is NOT an open invitation to walk over to that person and impose your religious beliefs. Religion and/or lack of religion is a personal choice. Be respectful of others- even if they don't share your religion/practices.

I have never buried someone there, but everyone seems to be resting comfortably. I go here about once a week to walk, think, talk to God, and read headstones. It is fascinating some of the graves are so old and in such good shape. This is a wonderful piece of history.

While beautiful and full of history, I am deeply disappointed with Evergreen Cemetery’s policy of throwing away grave decorations and memorials only a week after they were placed on the grave. While I understand real flowers need to be discarded, I fail to understand why fake flowers and other items are tossed after one week. And then to require people to purchase a $300 vase from the cemetery in order to avoid their items being discarded? That is wrong. Many people who visit weekly simply cannot afford to bring new decorations every week. It is incredibly disrespectful to visitors, and gives off the impression that this cemetery views the family and friends of the deceased as profit rather than grieving members of the community.

I have loved ones buried here and have always found the staff to be very helpful and supportive. They go above and beyond to take care of the families they work with. I've also attended their events and am truly inspired by the staff's dedication to the community and the families whose loved ones are buried there.

The grounds and theater are nothing short of breathtaking. You were transported back in time as you walked to the theater itself. It is magical! The actors were amazing. They did an amazing job bringing the characters to life.

A rare treat to see the world premiere of the stage adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, performed outside, under the stars, at The Ewing Cultural Center!! If you haven't been to see a play here in this wonderful theater, you are missing out on something special!!

Wonderful shows and beautiful venue. People staffing are awesome.

Measure for measure was absolutely incredible. This cast is meant for Broadway, and I feel so honored to be sitting in these stands, witnessing this incredible play of arts.

Illinois shakespeare festival was amazing as always. My wife and I bring dinner to eat at these beautiful grounds before watching the show. Highly recommend

Love the performance! The cast and crew did an exceptional job, as always!

A great tradition, three sterling productions.

Wonderful staff and a decent size venue. Parking is kinda of complicated however there are many paid lots nearby for easier access to the venue. We had an amazing time seeing my favorite band live. Definitely would go to another concert here

REO SPEEDWAGON and Loverboy put on a very good concert! Fairly quick in and out of building. Parking could be better as well as the floor seats, but overall, a good evening. We were on the floor, 2nd row center. The sound quality was decent. A pretty nice arena.

Went here for Disney on Ice and the whole experience was magical! Seats were comfortable and spacious. The bathrooms were clean and family bathroom was huge. The concessions weren’t badly priced either. We would come back again for another event.

Went to see WWE SuperShow on June 22nd 2024. The Arena is lets just say unique for seating it's normal ballpark like seats. For handicap it didn't see accessable as I witnessed a woman on crutches be told to go up and down steeper steps with no regard of her safety downward. Staff didn't seem like they cared about the people outside of the guardrail by the main stage for the wrestling event. Good lighting, sound and usage of video boards. The event was 5/5 from the crowd and performers themselves. Staff wasn't very helpful for when they opened as well just opened and door and didn't say anything about if we could proceed further. Parking is really simple. Option one the parking garage or option two the lots they charged $10 for one and $20 for the other. Online it didn't mention this so to some I'm guessing this was a slap in the mouth.

I had a good time last night seeing Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Bayley, and Gunther. The Grossinger arena was a decent arena. My only complaint is that Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair were on the flyer for the show. However, they didn't wrestle last night.

Avoid at all costs. Attended Megadeth show here Wednesday, September 27, 2023. The show must not have been well advertised, because the stage was in the middle of the main floor and there were a lot of available seats. With less than three songs left in the set, "security" got ahold of a fan, one guy. It must have been brutal, because of what happened next... The band's singer, Dave Mustaine STOPPED THE SONG to tell the FOUR "security" guards to stop hitting the guy. The scuffle (if you can call it that) moved to the aisle and from where I was, I could see two staff holding the guy up and two punching him in the face. In what world is this ok? Even if he was drunk, you gotta rough him up like that?? Mustaine continued on, he said the show was over unless those bully "security" were removed from the building. A few minutes (and more wasted time that could be spent playing music) later, it was reported the problematic people were gone from the building, along with Megadeth's time to perform. They played their final number and the show ended, but the atmosphere was definitely changed. If this is the way this place runs at a fraction of capacity, imagine how crazy it would be with MORE people in attendance? The arena has not issued any kind of public statement to explain, justify, apologize for, etc the actions of it's staff and the incredibly unprofessional and dangerous manner in which they conduct themselves, despite repeated requests to. Many others, as well as myself will issue our reply though, do not visit this venue. You are not safe here, you are not welcome here. Maybe it's just a heavy metal thing, maybe it's just we who aren't welcome or safe here. I'd love some clarity, but I doubt I'll ever receive any. So whatever, I'm gonna do what's best for me, and that's never return to this dangerous, unsafe space.

I have spent many hours in this arena, with my son's hockey practices and games, professional hockey and concerts and it is a great venue! Went to one of the 1st concerts since Covid. Plenty of free parking within walking distance. The security check, food sales seating all went smooth. Mask policy was being followed and everyone in our group had a great time! The sound was awesome and I would definitely go back for other events

We live close by and so will go back, we always pick up some interesting things…this captain was not one of them but is typical of the wide variety of items you might see…as well as handcrafted items and delicious coffee cake!

Nice people, great weather, LOTS of booths and vendors. Multiple groups of booths. Bring cash.

It has really gone down hill. Same greasy food trucks, a lot of repeat items for sale, I didn’t feel like there was as many antique items as in the past, a lot of the booths looked like garage sales, half as many booths so they’re used to be.

At the Interstate Center. Used to be monthly, but since other events have interfered, the August market was the first since May. We've been attending for years. Usually find some things to buy. This month, we came across 2 record albums of the New Orleans Preservation Hall Jazz Band from the 1960's. Very timely since we're planning a trip to N. O. later this year! Market offers not just antiques and collectables but also fresh produce, clothing, crafts, etc.

The dealers for Kind. The dealers were laid out very nice. But it was not as big as I thought it would be.

Paying admission to shop an antique fair is crazy. Pass that fee onto the vendors. I can just drive to El Paso for free and get all the antiques I want.

Seven bucks per person, mostly under roof, lots of antiques and collectibles, come early.

First time going to a show here and it was great! Perfect parking right across the street -which was free. Beautiful inside. You can see the stage from the very back, which was great. Smoking area was a plus as well.

Place was pretty sik, security were all chill dudes and kept it professional. Sound Quality was great and was a nice change of venues having have bar top at the front near the stage and an old man assist bar. Stay Stellar

Purchased a reserved seat for the Adelitas Way & New medicine show and they were taken. Have staff thats just standing around (most of them) police the seated area. Extra money was spent for something I wasn't able to use.

I used to work at the cast theater in Bloomington Illinois when it was a theater I was in charge of opening and closing the theater. I used to start up the projection and put the film in if it broke I’d have to go up there and slice the film in together it had a balcony, but usually we had the balcony closed cause there usually wasn’t enough people in the theater. I do remember watching the black hole was a film. I think I was an Usher, but I became a part-time manager. . I do remember watching the black hole was a film. I think I was a Usher, but I became a part-time manager, so it’s kind of interesting to see that that theater is still open. and it’s a four or five story building and up in the top floor. There was a model T up there. There was a lot of antiques cause the elevator broke a long time ago. Way before I became the manager

First, I’ve travelled extensively around multiple venues around the country big and small to see different rock concerts. Castle theater staff and bar access were great. However, everything else was subpar. Being a small venue, the acoustics were not good quality. The stage is low to the ground so viewing ability on the ground level is hindered if at a sold out show. The standing room layout is strange with random metal dividing bars everywhere. And the standing room isn’t tiered much so if you have tall people in front of you a few rows up you won’t get a clear view. All in all it’s an old venue. It’s more for nostalgia than quality music productions, especially for larger acts.

First time seeing a live show at the Castle. Loved the atmosphere and the sound was great!

Great old venue where you can see the artists close up! Seating in the balconies and bar stool and standing on the main floor! We were about 12' from the stage with an awesome view of Larry Fleet and band!

Took my kid there for her birthday and absolutely regret it!!! Batting cages don't work, claw games are rigged to close before they even touch the prizes, and the Mini Golf course looks like absolute crap!!! Only nice thing they have is the Go Kart track. Will definitely never go back!!! Only Reason I'm giving two stars is because at least the high-school kid's running the place are polite.

It's fun enjoyed ourselves lots of smiles the whole time. We only did the rides not the batting cage or golf. Per ticket is expensive so you might want to get a band.

We had such a fun time at this family park! The kids loved the mini golf, bumper boats, and the cute carnival-style rides. The indoor arcade may be small, but it was clean and had a great variety of games to keep them entertained. We visited on the 4th of July and were especially impressed by how clean and well-maintained everything was. A big shoutout to Jack, the employee working in the arcade and mini golf area—he was incredibly kind, helpful, and accommodating. It made our visit that much more enjoyable. Highly recommend for a fun family outing!

Being able to bring my daughter (6y/o) to experience bumper cars and bumper boats for the first time was an absolute highlight of my parenting life! As an "elder millennial," I hope this precious place stays open for years to come!

We had so much fun. There was rides, go-carts, bumper boats and cars even miniature golf and batting cage. The pass is best way to go.

Great park to have some family outing. Good park and so many good rides for kids too. Some rides have height restrictions, but they are not uncommon.

This is a really great family time. Rides, arcade, go carts, bumper boats, batting cages, mini golf, and more. Parking is tight for bigger vehicles/trucks. They are understaffed, but workers are very courteous and friendly.

Wedding and engagement sessions are a dream to photograph here! Please be sure to get a permit as it allows Ewing to maintain the beautiful grounds we all enjoy. The cost to photograph here is well worth the price. If you also get an opportunity to enjoy the Shakespeare Festival, I highly encourage it! Ewing is a friend of the arts!

This is an amazing old Manor House situated in lovely grounds and surrounded by beautiful gardens that now serves as a culturalcenter. Tours are only offered on Monday so that we, unfortunately, weren't able to see the inside. However, the garden is always open to the public weather permitting. On a tour of the garden there are great views of the exterior of the house. The site is also home to the Annual Illinois Shakespeare Festival.

This is a great place to visit. The landscaping and grounds are beautiful. If you can get a tour of the house, it is exquisite. It is also a great hosting location for the annual Shakespeare festival.

I photograph weddings all over Illinois and beyond (Ernst Jacobsen Photography) and Ewing Manor is one of my favorite historic wedding venues. The beautiful estate of the late Hazle Buck Ewing comprises the manor itself which provides a gorgeous backdrop for your wedding ceremony, as well as acres of beautiful gardens for pre and post ceremony photo opportunities. If you are looking for a unique, historic venue for your wedding ceremony and/or reception, I highly recommend visiting Ewing Manor.

This was our fourth year coming for a weekend to enjoy the Shakespeare festival. The grounds, buildings and theater are beautiful. This is our favorite venue for watching plays and picnicking .

The Illinois Shakespeare Festival is always so lovely. A beautiful property and a wonderful addition to the community.

Came in from out of town and happened upon this place. There was no event going on, but it was still absolutely worth it to just walk around and explore. The whole place is gorgeous, and provides a peaceful walk around the grounds. Definitely a hidden gem in Blo-No!

Went for a birthday dinner. It was an off peak time but they were attentive. We had all the time we wanted to just sit and enjoy a family dinner... the food was lovely. I was so excited to have their classic black current tea again. We enjoyed a bruchetta trio for an appetizer.. you don't want to miss the fig and apple flavor... it will delight your taste buds. I had the pasta and salad. I love the option... honestly was more than I could eat and I saved room for desserts since it was a special occasion... everything was perfect

Very big restaurant with many tables. Upscale place with a lot of entrees and beverage options on the menu. Service was really good and attentive with numerous waiters serving our table. We were a party of about 15 people and had reservations for a Wednesday evening dinner. Ordered the sea bass for the main meal which was really good and well presented. Had a pretty big piece of tiramisu cake for dessert with an espresso martini. I would give this place a 5-star rating for the espresso martini alone since it was that good.

Love it! My favorite dish is the raviolis (both of them are great 1) cheese and 2)beef). Great sweet wine options! Deserts are also excellent. Staff it’s amazing, always super nice.

The experience was great. The waiter was very attentive and friendly.The food was good portions and tasted awesome. We got to use the environment take a variety of pictures. Pricing was okay considering it was 5 of us and what we ordered.

Amazing food and drinks, which they are always happy to customize to your liking. They're chicken parmigiana is awesome, especially the lunch sandwich. The dessert special is something I look forward to getting each time.

Large portions, great bread, and they customized my meal to my preferences. Beautiful patio!

The food, atmosphere and service was wonderful! My small group and I had our Christmas dinner together at Biaggi's this year. The food is always delicious and they are great about any food needs you might have. I had the Dijon Salmon, with spinach and substituted broccoli for the pasta. It was a very generous portion and prepared perfectly. Loved it!

I had a fine meal here. Often the vegan options at restaurants are sub-par or considered as discretionary additions to the menu. The effort put into your vegan dishes was pristine and delicious for people unfamiliar with vegan appetizers, entrees, and desserts. The zero-proof orange drink had changing, lasting notes and changed how I view zero-proof drinks. Great atmosphere and volume, both indoor and outdoor seating. Thank you for a great experience.

My kids took me here for our Mother's day dinner. Our Waiter was phenomenal. He certainly made a very special evening more special. The food-delicious, the atmosphere- relaxed and inviting. Absolutely will be back.

Food was amazing. Loved the cornflake chicken. Pleasantly surprised by the sashima, I ended up ordering seconds! The only down side was it took 35 minutes for the creme brulee to arrive. The server acknowledged the delay, which was appreciated.

Epiphany Farms in Bloomington, IL, is truly a gem. From the moment you walk in, the energy is warm, welcoming, and just plain fun. The service here is consistently excellent and the staff goes out of their way to make sure you’re having a great time, and it shows. The food? Outstanding. Every dish is beautifully presented and full of flavor. Whether you're coming in for a casual bite or a special evening out, the quality is always top-notch. The added bonus of being able to order food from Anju Above brings even more variety and creativity to the menu and it’s a treat every time. Cocktail lovers, take note: the drinks are just as thoughtfully crafted as the food. The cocktail menu is creative and balanced, and there’s also a great selection of bourbon for those who appreciate a good pour. Billy, the mixologist, is a standout and he's not only skilled behind the bar but also a fantastic and friendly presence whether he's bartending or serving tables. A special shoutout to Vince, the manager, who runs the restaurant with the perfect mix of professionalism, kindness, and fun. He and his team clearly care about the guest experience and it makes all the difference. And don’t skip their take-home market items, especially the drunken cherries and lavash crackers as they are absolutely worth grabbing on your way out. Just another example of how Epiphany Farms brings creativity and quality to every corner of what they do. Epiphany Farms offers more than just a meal - it’s a full experience. If you’re in Bloomington, don’t miss it.

Our 23rd Wedding Anniversary was yesterday,9/28/25! We were in Bloomington on a side mission and planned to have dinner afterwards. My husband suggested Epiphany or another restaurant. I wasn’t sure b/c I don’t like Sushi, but was intrigued by “farm to table” feature. Then, nice we were having trouble deciding my husband said let’s just go home and eat at another restaurant. I said no, we’re here let’s try Epiphany! What an AMAZING experience!!! The service, especially our server, was attentive, exuberant plus knew the menu well, so was an excellent foodie guide! The manager stopped by several times to check on us, and she was also extremely knowledgeable and excited to share details about the businesses and the farm! We were asked about dessert and was thinking of choosing the Choc-Blondie, so asked our server for direction, he said don’t order dessert “I have something special planned for you and their preparing it now!” OMG!!! He brought the Choc-Blondie out with a flourish!! EVEN ADDED A SPARKLER! This place, their care, attention to detail, FOOD, experience, atmosphere was second to none!! What a wonderful anniversary dinner!!! We will totally be back!!! To Epiphany and Staff: Game changer!! You are on a whole different level and I can’t wait to return!!😋

WOW! This has easily become our favorite restaurant on our very first visit here. The food was phenomenal! Very cute atmosphere and vibes are immaculate. The menu is huge as they have multiple kitchens, so there is something for everyone. Staff is so friendly and service is top notch. Your drinks will never run low and they are constantly pre-bussing the tables. Lucy was incredible and she had so many wonderful suggestions. Experience was fantastic, will definitely be making many trips back.

Last minute change of plans to celebrate my wife’s birthday after Johna’s let us down so bad. Epiphany Farms in blooming got us in and hit the ball out of the park! Friendly from the moment we walked in to the perfect plates! Hats off for one of the best experiences we have had in Bloomington! The ingredients at this place are second to none! Clean, friendly and a genuine culinary delight!!!!

The atmosphere was homey. The service was great! The food was amazing! I appreciate that they have hot tea on the menu! Everything tasted fresh and was presented nicely. I would definitely come back if ever in the area!

If u travel here in Bloomington or visit for business trip, you should visit at least once to enjoy these food. Otherwise, you cannot tell you have ever visited in Bloomington. I wanna try them all in the menu. Sooooo great !

Fort Jesse is always a must when visiting back home. The staff is always so kind. We’ve had Jordan the last few times we’ve been in and he’s been wonderful. The food is fantastic and always come quickly. They have great coffee, and even better now that they have an espresso bar. My latte was amazing! Highly recommend!

Stopped by here on my way down from Chicago for brunch. I got the chicken and waffles benedict and matcha latte. It gets really busy and I sat at the bar. Food came out quick after placing an order. Chicken and waffles - The waffles were soft on the inside but had a good crispy texture. The chicken was a little salty for me but flavour was decent. The hollandaise sauce wasn't too bad either. I opted for the fruits instead of the home fries so I might have to stop by again and try that next time 4/5

If you are thinking of stopping, do it. Food was great. It was busy but what great place isn’t. The latte was amazing and my husband loved the shrimp and grits.

1st time here. Bright open space. Friendly and efficient service. Large portions. Great food. We will stop again when in the area!

Busy spot! Make a reservation! Varied menu. Great service. They even sell their coffee cups! Great souvenir! Like nine colors room choose from! You will find one to work in your home.

This is a nice little diner-type spot with food and ice cream. I have yet to try the actual food, but I did find myself tempted by some of the lunch specials they had going on. Instead, I went for two scoops.if.Almond Joy in a waffle cone and it was pretty darn good. The atmosphere is kitchy and fun with a 50s feel to it.

Girl working behind counter extremely rude. She gave us our sodas i couldnt belive how small the medium soda was so i asked her about she fired back very rudley i told you it was a medium. Then my meal comes out completely wrong didnt get what ordered at all. The service here absolutely sucks. How ever the food is very good so they do have that going for them……. Even with free refils that is absolutely tiny anyone in there right mind would question it asking if that. Was a medium..

Poorly managed is an understatement! Nothing like paying 26 bucs for 2 orders and get the food of one order. Stopped in last night for 2 Pulled Pork sandwiches and 2 orders of baked beans. Got home and only got a 1/2 cup of baked beans in each order and the pulled pork had very little meat on this. we have ordered this several times and this time we got screwed. I go in today to say something and no one gives a rip. I am done with these clowns. It seems they feel they are perfect and if you have a problem they make you feel like you're trying to screw them out of more food or money. They can screw someone else they are now off my list of places to eat.

I would just get ice cream here. Food orders end up being a disaster. I've brought my family here because it's an iconic local business, but every time we order food something gets messed up. The last straw for me was when we recently went and ordered some hamburgers. And like other reviewers comments it took forever. We saw others that ordered their food way after I did and they got their food within a few minutes. After about 20 minutes, I inquired about my order. The place was being run by teens, not one adult in sight. Finally got one teens' attention who took some action to see what happened to my order. So kudos to the one gal that took action to get my order done. She asked the kids in the back about my order and they all looked confused. Luckily I had requested a receipt for my order because they couldn't find my order and by this point had waited over 1/2 an hour. By the time my family got our food, it was almost an hour later and the burgers were burnt to a crisp, hardly edible. Will never order food here again. Gave 2 stars because of their ice cream otherwise it would have been zero stars (if that were an option).

This place is so poorly managed. Lines are always super long and slow. Girls working have no respect for customers or service. Girl spilled ice on the floor, wiped it up then went on garbing food without washing hands. Everything is dirty and messy. Can’t hear clearly over the drive-thru speaker. Order a butterscotch dipped cone and the dip was absolutely rancid and gross! Stood in line for another 20 min to show the girl. No apology. She gave me a plain smaller cone. Such a shame. Owners need to do better!

A very nice ice cream shop! Home made ice cream, many flavors, and soft serve. Kid friendly. Seasoned employees! They were very friendly and helpful.

I ordered chicken strips it cost me 9.80 for 3 chicken strips. Very disappointed for what I received for 9.80. That's it nothing else. Didn't come with fries or a drink.

Excellent stop! Many cheese flavors and options to choose from. Owner was so friendly and welcoming. Looking forward to trying the cheese!

Absolutely impressed by Ropp Cheese Farm! Ken was so personable and kind. He was so interactive with my family and the visit to your farm will always be a fond memory of our family. The cheese curds, nice and fresh. The cheese spread is extremely addicting! The milk is a new favorite as well. Kens dad was so very kind as well.Cannot wait to visit again. Thank you all!

This place has the best authentic cheese selections in central IL. I’m biased as a personal friend of the owners, but I’ve seen firsthand the dedication to cleanliness and quality, how well they take care of their cows (they live twice their life expectancy on Ropp’s farm), and how they always try to offer most competitive prices. It’s a family business through and through so what’s not to love? Check em out!

Haven't tried the product yet but Ray Jr. was so pleasant ! Will follow up once we have tasted one ( of many) of our selections! What a nice stop 💛 Wanted to add to the previous review as we have now tried (and finished) a few of the products we purchased. The queso was sooooo good as was the beef sticks and cheese curds. Amazing flavor on all! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

This place is awesome. They have a bunch of different cheeses, cheese curds, flavored milks, honey, and all kinds of goodies. They also let us pet their cows. Was a great time for the family.

Great ownership. Good conversation. Really solid quality cheese. 0 complaints

Absolutely delicious cheese products reasonably priced. Only drawback was a limited amount of products available

My grandson is five and has just recently started playing hockey. The coach and staff are absolutely amazing with kids, very patient and try hard to help them succeed!

Went to Bisons Hockey game. Had a great time

The ice center was great. The bleachers were a little rough, but I am up in age a bit. The bar and grill were very nice, the food was very good, and the beverage selections and prices were easy on the budget. The employees were pleasant helpful and hardworking.

Here for free skates, and figure skate lessons - kids love it. Bring a jacket if you're gonna be sitting it out. Great facility. Great staff.

Great place for kids to learn ice skating. Staff is very friendly and very caring towards kids. My daughter was doing ice skating for the first time and I see the staff were very dedicated and very sweet. So you can be well assured of your child safety. Good thing is they are following COVID protocols very well. Masks are mandatory for everyone entering the arena and the staff also does wear mask. Overall I’m very pleased.

We fell a couple of times, but that's part of the fun. Nice experience

Great atmosphere with heaters above the bleacher seating. I went to watch a local league playoff hockey game. Snack center attendants were attentive and happy to help me. The seating and floors were clean. Definitely worth the visit.

A place to see art in a very pleasing informative setting. They have a great staff in converted building that has two galleries and classrooms downstairs to teach young and old alike. A jewel that you must see when you are going to downtown Bloomington!

It was a nice small clean facility with several galleries. We enjoyed our visit!

This place is wonderful, but don't take my word for it. Come check it out. Especially the chain mails suits

So proud of this gallery, it's exhibitions, classes and events. Truly a standout in our community. Check it out!

Always friendly and welcoming staff, beautiful pieces and great programs as well! :) always a go-to with friends

I'm taking an awesome pottery class, and although the class is a bit expensive, it's totally worth it.

Yes nice art gallery!

For a smaller zoo it was really great. We went through it a couple times in 2 hours but I think we saw every animal. My kids loved the baby anteater, it was our 1st time seeing one of those.

This is a good place to see a ballgame. There is plenty of parking although one downside is it takes a while to get out and on your actual way home. There are many good food options. The giveaways are quality. We enjoy going here several times a year

The animals that were out were fun and active. Kids loved watching the otters play. A lot of the animals were not out because it's still chilly out. It was disappointing that indoor viewing was very very limited. This zoo takes about an hour to see everything. The volunteers were helpful and were happy to answer kids questions The highlight was the playground for my kids.... it was challenging and had a great slide. It kept my 5 children ages 2-13 very entertained.

Located at the entrance of the miller park, zoo, this municipal playground has some safe features, and is attached to a water splash pad. They also have a mini golf course and a picnic areas for family usage. For such a small city these people really have, i've done this up, right.

A small group of OES members stopped for a photo opportunity with the Duck paddle boat. 2028 will be the year that the rubber duck is our symbol...but the paddleboat staff was fabulous and friendly...it's an affordable activity for 30minutes!! Miller Park is so much more than the Zoo!!

Wonderful Park mainly for children over 3 years old. Located next to a splash pad and very well maintained. Restrooms located nearby along with water fountains.

Always a great place to visit. Fun for all. A hidden gem. I'd highly recommend visiting. Lots of very cool animals.

We booked Tipton Park for a birthday party, everything was clean and everybody had a great time, the playground area is great!

Fun spot to take little ones for the playsets and splash pad, there are trails to walk on and you can bring your dogs to get their exercise!

A nice little park with great seating for parents! A couple of the water features seemed to either be not functional or activated by a button that's hard to find. Pic attached with buttons/colors I found for reference and the non-working features circled in white. My daughter had a great time though!

My granddaughter's favorite park. Her parents have had her last two Bday parties here and all the kids had a ball. So much more intimate then the bigger parks and this makes it easier to keep track of everybody. I highly recommend !

Love this park. Nice splash pad, excellent playgrounds. Plenty of shade. Bathrooms are good. We go here 3/4 times a week. The kiddos love it.

The kids enjoy the splash pad,basketball court, big grass area and I am thankful for the covered pavillion. We usually spend 2 hrs here

Nice space for kids to run and play on the splash pad or on the playground!

This University has no respect for privacy specially the School of IT. Think twice before filing an accomodation. I will not recommend this University to anyone. The bullying and harassment are so persuasive.

My first review was removed, which just further proves my point that this University is a scamming/stealing joke. I attended a semester here, after leaving the service. I ran through hoops to get all the paperwork needed for my GI Bill. Completed everything and was told that I was good for the semester. Upon completion of the semester, my account was locked and I was told I had outstanding balances all of a sudden. Long story short they never applied my GI Bill, and then tried to gaslight me and say it was my fault for not "Ensuring that we knew you wanted to use your benefits" which is actual insanity considering the month it took just to run around to court house etc. to fill out everything for my GI. VETERANS STAY AWAY.

Illinois State University (ISU) is a public university in Normal, Illinois. Founded in 1857 as Illinois State Normal University, it is the oldest public university in Illinois. The university emphasizes teaching and is recognized as one of the top ten largest producers of teachers in the US according to the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education.[7][8] The university's athletic teams are members of the Missouri Valley Conference and the Missouri Valley Football Conference and are known as the "Redbirds," in reference to the state bird, the cardinal.

Interactions with this university were superb at a public service level. I am very supportive of it!

State Special Olympic Games at the University. Great grounds and volunteers, always a great weekend! Thank you ISU!

Redbirds basketball is awesome had a fantastic time at the newly renovated redbird arena. Highly recommend you to take in a game or two this season. Come out and root the redbirds on!!!! Off to a great start victory number one.

A well run freshman preview. Thank you for assisting the new students with acclamation to college.

Lots of great memories here. I took my wife recently to show her around my old stomping grounds before the students were back in school. They've done a wonderful job with the landscaping and upkeep of the whole area. Very nice! I can imagine the students are once again enjoying the picturesque surroundings as they're now back for the fall semester. All the best, Redbirds!

Beautiful campus with mature trees and amazing flower gardens. Went there for the concert on the Quad. Was a great time

The Quad is a great place to walk and relax. A lot of nature around. Very peaceful.

Really sweet place to relax. Sit under a tree and read a book with a nice breeze. It's a really awesome place to clear your head if you need to! Lot's of people walking around too

The prettiest quad in Illinois! Well-maintained, plenty of places to sit and meet, and open areas for other activities.

The Quad is surely a go-to spot for beautiful photos! Between the architecture and the greenery, so much photo creativity can come from such a gorgeous area.

What a great beautiful quad and a very cool campus. It's a great place to go for a walk on a nice summer day or evening.

Amazing historic gas station in downtown Normal, IL. It has recently been restored and brought back to its original condition. Everything looks perfect and the atmosphere brings you back to the early days of Route 66, when this service station was founded. It's a place where you must stop when driving on the Mother Road, one of the best preserved gas stations that you'll find between Chicago and Santa Monica!

A wonderfully restored, historic service station/cafe on the old Route 66. Beautifully done. Great to see extant buildings such as this one representing an era of American history. A bygone time of roadtrips, automobiles, reading maps and places to stop and experience something far different than where you just drove from. Stop in and share a little conversation and stories with Terri.

Nice little place. Not much to see but they sell a lot of merchandise. Got a bell for dad and little cadillac toy…

I'm Route 66 fanatic, So this place is really worth the stop.

Charming old restored gas station with a gift shop from old Rt. 66. No charge to enter.

Terri is terrific! My brother and I are traveling Route 66, and stopped in to say hi! Terri is so knowledgeable about route 66 that this place is a must stop! My brother drove route 66 two years ago and told me he stopped here, so naturally, I wanted to meet "Employee of the month " Terri! She pointed us to some awesome stops along the way like The Giants, The Giant Hot Dog holding Giant, and my favorite stop..."Motorheads bar and grill". My brother and I also purchased several used books and nick knacks that she offers in her establishment. Profits from sales go to fund the route 66 preservation society! Thank you, Terri, for all your wonderful knowledge, help, direction and friendly personality! Oh yeah...Terri loves to converse! Don't forget to ask about the route 66 chicken art! Lol

Great store to shop in and friendly service

Cool place. Different from other parks in the area. No portajohn on site or it'd be 5 stars.

Very unique playground that's great for older kids! My 10 yo played on the playground for quite a while, and she's usually bored by play grounds. Plus there's a great sandbox and swings. But there isn't much at all for littles.

This park was fun to play in and I love the sandbox I made a hole to out all the tools in and it gave me some nostalgia from one of the old parks that I grew up with

Excellent band concert and great deserts by The Extraordinary Women Project

It's a nice small neighborhood park about one block square

I go here often to walk my dog. It's a great place to go in the summer especially when it starts to get too hot because there's a good amount of shade it makes it more tolerable when the temperatures get too high. There's a great amount of places to sit if you need to just relax. Good place if you're older or had disabilities and have to take breaks in between your walking. It's also a great place to go if you want to have a quick lunch at a picnic table on your lunch break from work or whatever. It's a good place to go that's not busy to take a child and a small playground area. It is also scenic if you like looking at older homes. Historic homes

We were at this park 10 years ago since then they've added these neat little logs to walk around on and a sand area with a new play structure. Love it. The trees this time of year are gorgeous. Perfect weather before we all freeze!

Upper Limits did fantastic with our large group from the YMCA! We had around 300 kids climbing in one day, and the staff were not only extremely helpful, but also amazingly positive with our kiddos and counselors! We worked together all day, and I have no doubt we will be booking again for next year. Big shout out to Carter as our contact, Olivia for the help with waivers, and Pierce, Hunter, and John who helped us belay. Our kids had such a blast, thank you all so much!

Super chill atmosphere and very helpful staff. My daughter’s first time here. Luke and Chloe were super awesome and inviting! Chloe belayed my daughter several times and was fantastic and encouraging. The indoor routes were cool and the handholds are much different than where my daughter climbs, so that was cool. My daredevil took advantage of the awesome weather today and scaled the outer wall. Will be back👊🏼

We love going to climb and having birthday parties at Upper Limits. Staff is very nice and helpful! They change walls often so you don't feel it gets "boring" so many routes to choose from! Different from any other bouldering type place I've been !! We love Upper Limits!!!

I recently completed a top rope certification class at Upper Limits and was thoroughly impressed by the entire experience. From the moment I arrived, every single staff member, especially the instructor, was incredibly inviting, kind, and helpful. I must admit, I was quite nervous beforehand, given my limited indoor climbing experience. However, my anxiety vanished within the first few minutes, thanks to the genuinely welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned climber or just starting out, I wholeheartedly recommend Upper Limits!

Our Scout troop had the best time at Upper Limits! It was incredible to watch everyone gain confidence as they climbed! Our Adventure Guide, Hunter, was so good with the kids! We can't wait to go back!

Loved this place! Was there alone, and they had a staff to help belay and bring people together. Pretty nice touch. Lots of bouldering, top rope and autobelay.

This place is FANTASTIC!!! My son has been before and wanted to bring me. WOW!!! I will be coming back and learning more. Climbing kicked my butt!!! Staff was super friendly and helpful! Clean establishment! Had fun the entire time. Fear of heights, GONE!!! Especially looking 👀 down from 30+ feet!

Wow! What an incredible artist!! So impressed by his art and beautiful studio

Exceptional artist, passionate about his work, much of which is done in house, lots of variety, true fan of nature, city life, circus, and relationships. Family, volunteers, and friends give off a sense of hospitality, warmth, and knowledge about the works, nostalgic building, and artist. Will return, especially like the once a month open house.

This a great gallery! I really appreciate Herb’s unique art style… Make sure to check out the second floor especially! Plus, the gallery is usually involved with First Friday, a local art gallery event.

Great studio ... Herb and Pam are great hosts. Very cool and interesting works by Herb

Great art, fun hosts

Nice large studio downtown.

Wonderful gallery.

Visited on a typical Thursday evening and enjoyed the crowd that was there. Must have been some event going on before I came by. I liked the indoor and outdoor seating areas including the small area on the 2nd floor. The selection of beers on tap was great. Only thing I didn't like was that KGBC was not doing flights that day. Overall, great brewery that I would definitely visit again if in the area.

Keg Grove Brewing Company: A Toast to History and Hops Nestled in Bloomington's historic Empire Street, Keg Grove Brewing Company pours equal parts craft beer and community spirit into every pint. Founded in 2018 by neighbors-turned-brewers Jeffrey Mroz, Mike Hoff, and Tyler Cox, this neighborhood hub occupies a converted cycle shop with industrial-charm—visible brewing tanks, a mezzanine overlook, and Constitution Trail proximity creating an inviting "beer version of a coffee house". The name itself is a homage to Bloomington's 19th-century moniker, "Keg Grove," inspired by local lore of settlers' abandoned whiskey kegs discovered by Kickapoo tribes—a story the brewery playfully reimagines with ale. Their "Beer First, Community First" ethos shines through family-friendly spaces and approachable brews. First Flight: Fruit-Forward Refreshment • Blueberry Wheat: A sunny patio sipper with jammy berry notes and crisp wheat backbone. • Strawberry Rhubarb Wheat: Tangy-sweet balance evoking summer pie, sans crust. • Cotton Dress Pants Peach Wheat: Juicy stone fruit meets subtle floral lift—effortlessly smooth. • La Cobra Grande Mexican Lager: Clean, crackery malt with a whisper of lime—crushable and bright. Second Flight: Patriotism and Playfulness • Cherry O's Sour Cherry Wheat: Puckering tartness mellowed by dark cherry richness. • Outdoor Veterans American Ale: Caramel malt salute with earthy hop resilience. • Cub Check Blonde Ale: Gentle honeyed malt—a crowd-pleasing umpire. • Grass Assassin American Light Ale: Lawnmower-friendly with grassy hops and breezy finish. Third Flight: Bold Experiments • Lighten Up Frances Kölsch: Delicate pear notes over biscuit malt—German precision. • Duck Knuckles Dry Hopped Sour: Funk-forward with citrus rind acidity. • 22 Hefeweizen: Classic banana-clove cloudiness, unfiltered and proud. • Devil's Lettuce West Coast IPA: Pine-resin terpenes punch through grapefruit zest—a dank delight. Molly Nord’s team curates these flights with infectious enthusiasm, ensuring each tasting tells a story. The brewery’s anniversary celebrations and weekly trivia nights cement its status as a community anchor. Pizza Payaa: The Friday Night Legend Every Friday, Pizza Payaa’s food truck transforms Keg Grove’s patio into Bloomington’s most coveted pizza destination. Voted "Best Pizza in Uptown" for their hand-mixed, cold-fermented dough and house-made vegan mozzarella, here’s what to expect: Menu Highlights The Big Slice • Artisan Pan Pizzas: Sicilian-style crusts—crisp caramelized base with cloud-light interior. • Four Cheese with Basil • Pepperoni • Honey Badger Voted the top ten best pizza in the world at the Los Vegas Pizza Expo Leslie and KayCee Heinz, the culinary duo behind Pizza Payaa food truck, craft a crust that patrons describe as "stealing the show"—crispy yet ethereal, supporting toppings like "flavorful architecture." Owner Adam’s NYC-trained craftsmanship shines in every airy cornicione, with diners noting it’s "the best pizza in Bloomington-Normal... worth stalking their pre-orders". Pair your slice with Keg Grove’s Duck Knuckles Sour for a tangy contrast, or the Cub Check Blonde to let the pizza shine. The Verdict Keg Grove masters community brewing with accessible, well-crafted beers in a space that feels like a neighborhood living room. Paired with Pizza Payaa’s Friday residency—a match of "ungodly good" pizza and vibrant brews—it’s a Bloomington essential where history, hops, and crust converge deliciously.

Loved this place! Last visited 4/20/24. We attended wearing "Big Lebowski" tshirts, not knowing they were holding a Big Lebowski festival in the city center! We had a photo taken with "The Dude". Great selection of beers, and the staff is quite knowledgeable about their products. Atmosphere is relatively spartan, but it IS a brewery, after all. I have been here a few times in the past, and I stop by whenever I am in town. A nice place to visit.

The Dude abides... Wrapping up a trip to Bloomington with Keg Grove was a great end point to a day trip. A coworker who used to live in Bloomington suggested this place and since they had fruity beer, it took no convincing Emily to swing by there with me. We walked in and it was packed. There was a retirement party going on that kept the single bartender busy with not just them but also slinging drinks behind the bar. We didn't have to wait too long to grab my beer and Emily's flight. We took a seat over by the sweet The Big Lebowski beer tanks. That's right, the beer tanks had Donny, Walter and The Dude from The Big Lebowski on it. I included a photo of the tanks below. I'm not a diehard fan of the movie but I can appreciate this homage for what it is. After being a bit let down at Lil Beaver Brewery, Keg Grove hit it home. The beers we ordered were exactly was we expected them to taste like based on their names. Mine was a Holey Jeans (blueberry wheat) and Emily's flight was Holey Jeans, Cotton Dress Pants (peach wheat), Keg Grove Cream Ale, and Cupcheck (pilsner). Emily and I really liked the Holey Jeans and she especially liked the Cotton Dress. Since I was driving, I stuck to just the one beer but Emily grabbed a coozie, a 16 oz. Cotton Dress, we both grabbed some stickers and a magnet and headed outside. While she was enjoying her last beer before we left, it started pouring down. Everyone booked it inside but we stood under the canopy to avoid the loud crowd inside. My only issue with Keg Grove was the single bartender. Not sure if it was busier than normal but for a Friday and a retirement party booking the upstairs area, I feel like they should've had two working. But I will say that the one working was very peppy and was slinging drinks without seemingly stressing out. Until next time Donny, Walter and The Dude.

Awesome brewery with a great selection of craft beers!

Nice little Brewery. I didn't ask if they have white Russians but they do name their brewing system after Walter, Donny, and The Dude. They have 20 selections including stouts, ambers, IPA, lager, wheat, cider, seltzer, and more. They did not have any big beers while I was there but it looked like they had a few bourbon barrels in the wings. Service was busy but friendly. I tend to like breweries where you get to sit where the action is and they have that. They also have a large patio and garage doors that open in the summer to create a larger space. I am a fan of the atmosphere. It is fun stop.

Just opened but already I like this place. Nice space. Good beers. There's some space at the bar and a few tables downstairs with tables upstairs as well. I've had a few of their beers & they are pretty good. It's just the brewery so there's just their beers. They don't serve food but it's a nice place to have drinks. Great spot close to downtown especially if you don't want the college bar experience.

It is a wonderful place. One of the best pieces of art can be found here.

What an amazing place to view and purchase beautiful works of art made by extremely talented Artists! This is truly the best place to find treasures in Bloomington/Normal! And since this is a co-op the money raised goes directly to the artist! I love that!

There is a wide variety of art available in the gallery and boutique. There are usually classes available and activities for families and children. The volunteer staff is knowledgeable about the art and artists shown in the gallery.

Very friendly people. They had a fun activity for the kids and lots of inspirational art for the adults. Their art is very reasonably priced if you are looking for original authentic art.

Inside Out: Accessible Art is a diamond in the rough. An art gallery that is a non-profit is almost unheard of, and the work they do supporting local artists like myself is quite amazing.

Fun space with a great number and variety of artwork. Definitely worth a stop!

Community treasure, a wonderful resource to expand your knowledge of local art offerings, and connect with local artists directly.

Decently sized cemetery, in my opinion somewhat humble resting place for a vice president and his son (two time democratic presidential candidate). Placards, graves, and landscape are well kept and an interesting reminder that national history starts at a local level!

Peaceful, clean grave yard with a paved path to the side going around it and through it. Love the paved path and the fun times I had walking on it with my boys and wife while being at home sweet home in the mean time.

Fitting and beautiful

Great show, so much fun music tonight. The actors did a wonderful job.

Saw "Elf the Musical" tonight, and enjoyed it very much. Buddy was fantastic, acting with much feeling, and Mrs. Hobbs' singing voice was also especially good. Despite wearing masks (see-through performance masks), the actors' voices projected fine. The sets were fine, nothing fancy. The scene changes were very efficient and seamless. The box office person and the usher were very pleasant. I have attended several shows here and recommend this theater to others.

Love this place! Everything I've seen here has been great!

Wonderful facility. Simple, older theater structure inside. Yet it is quite roomy between rows and the seats are reasonably comfortable for long shows. Lights are perfect, and they're everywhere - behind and above the audience, and above the stage as well. Staff is helpful. Online presence is solid. Parking nearby in the post office lot is free. Bathrooms are updated, clean, and quite lovely for an older building. The shows are well done. And the local talent is worth seeing.

Mamma Mia was fabulous! Our seats were great and we had great leg room. Definitely a fun Sunday afternoon out with friends. The upcoming shows look great, too.

I have lived here for 18 years and just went to see my first play here and i'm super sad I never went before. I saw their production of Little Women on Sunday and they did a really good job! I was most impressed by the theater techs - the lighting, sound, and set design were top notch compared with other small community theaters I've been to. I also really liked the casting decisions they made on this production - the actors seemed well suited for their roles. I'll definitely return - they're doing Addams Family this summer!

Great play with excellent acting! Nice venue, we sat near the back and could hear and see everything well. No photos allowed.

This is a sweet, little gallery in the heart of downtown Bloomington with over 30 artists represented and indicative of the talent in this area. Photography, painting, glass, sculpture and other media are all represented. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to pick up a nice gift for a loved one or something special for your home.

Happy accident to stumble upon this gallery where the on-duty gallery manager clearly supports the artists and knows what’s distinctive about each one. There is a wide range of work here and at affordable prices. Worth a detour when you’re driving by or passing through Bloomington. A gem of a place.

The artists are all local. There are framed and non framed pictures. If you like art you should come and check the items available.

A very nice selection of art from a variety of artists. Very budget friendly.

Main 404 Gallery is an excellent place for artists and art-lovers alike. The art is diverse and there’s something to find for everyone.

Lovely gallery with a mix of many kinds of art, both functional and decor.

This gallery is awesome. I loved my visit here.

What are phenomenal place to take your kids! Love the new update. I came often as a little kid myself and now I can keep taking my family there.

Kids favorite park in town. Playground is fenced in so you don't have to worry about little ones running off. The spinning swing is a child favorite

Review Date: October 11th, 2014 Rollingbrook Park is just many one of many parks in the Bloomington-Normal area. My dad and I came here during a day of exploring and was greeted with a nice park. It has your typical playground and spacious grounds. But this one has a pretty nice tennis court. So if you get the urge to play, there is a place to play in Blo-No area. I really don’t remember much about this park aside from the cool tennis courts. Definitely one to check out if you are park exploring!

Awesome park! Kids had a ton of fun! My kids are 6 and 2.5 and both had a great time! Lots of cool accessible things to play on here as well.

It was ok I guess people were eating food and making a mess all over. Some kids poured glue on the slides

Nice neighbor park with nanny amenities, ball diamond, courts, picnic tables, grills etc.

Exciting, fun place for kids, Teens and families. With Tennis courts, basketball courts access.

Terrible skate park! I see pictures of the old one and keep wondering why they’d change it. Parks uneven and has dips in the concrete next to the one rail they have. Coping sticks out impressively terrible too! Good luck to any riders who want to come here. Couldn’t image how crowded it would get with even like 5 other people.

Nice mellow transitions! All painted steel ramps. Awesome set up...great place to create a run or just flow from one end to another. Well done! Met several wonderful people at the park.

Photos arent up to date but it's new layout is great. A little street area with a rail and mannypad built into the bank wall running along the bowl. The bowl is kinda small but fun to carve. Keep in mind the park is not level and the two quarterpipes at both end of the street area reflect that and take a moment to get use to.

Granddaughter's softball team played a game on the field closest to White Oak Road. Found a good shady sitting spot between the outfield fence and a row of evergreen trees in left/center field.

Skatepark- More for advanced riders. Ramps are steep, tall, and dangerous. Not a good place for beginners

Great time for a Sunday night They've got the games on and the food all smells and tastes amazing!

Pool is immaculate and well-maintained, friendly staff, they really enforce rules so kids can have fun, but also stay safe. A real gem in Bloomington

Nice walking path around the playground with beautiful trees on the sides.

Clearwater Park in Bloomington, Illinois, has become one of the most important places in my life. I started going there during a long, quiet depression. For two years, I walked the half-mile loop nearly every day. It wasn’t dramatic or visible from the outside, but those walks helped me come back to life. The park gave me somewhere to go when I didn’t know where else to be. It gave my body a rhythm and my mind a little room. It’s a beautiful, open park. The kind of place where you can hear your own footsteps and still feel the presence of others. There are wide grassy fields, a playground, a walking path that gently curves past ballfields and shaded benches. People play volleyball in the sand, or basketball on the courts that stay busy from late morning until dusk. Some evenings there are softball games, often church teams or community leagues. There’s laughter, cheering, the crack of the bat. It’s low-key but full of life. I’ve come to love the feeling of motion there—small groups coming together, then drifting apart again. It never feels crowded. It feels like something living. My favorite part of the park is a stand of malice trees. They aren’t especially tall or showy, but I notice them every time I pass. There’s something about the way they bend, the way the light moves through their branches. I used to have a malice tree behind my apartment. I loved that tree. It leaned a little, had a strange curve in its trunk, and its leaves always seemed to turn early in the fall. One day it was cut down. It happened quickly. I wasn’t consulted. I just came home and it was gone. Of course I forgive the person who cut it down. It’s just a tree. And maybe it needed to come down. But that doesn’t mean I don’t miss it. It doesn’t mean I don’t still think about the particular shadow it cast in the late afternoon. So now when I walk through Clearwater Park, I stop for a moment when I reach the malice trees. I let myself notice them. I let myself remember. And then I keep walking. What I’ve found over these last couple of years is that places can hold you while you heal. They can keep you company even when you’re not ready to be around people. Clearwater Park did that for me. It made room for my sadness and my recovery. It helped me rebuild my days. And over time, it also helped bring me joy. The rhythm of basketball games. The energy of evening softball. The quiet of morning walks. All of it feels part of the same motion now. It’s a place I return to not just out of habit, but out of love.

Review Date: October 22nd, 2014 Clearwater Park should also be called Spacious Park. Clearwater Park is one of many city parks in Bloomington-Normal. The city has literally 7+ parks, if I am seeing this map right. But what sets this one apart from the others? Space. This park is relatively bigger than a standard park. It has basketball courts, a volleyball sand pit area, a playground, a gazebo for parties and openness. I didn’t spend a whole lot of time here, but I enjoyed every second of it. The leaves were changing colors, the weather was just right. It was a nice visit. I just enjoy the openness of this park. If you find yourself in Bloomington, there are quiet a few nice parks to visit. McGraw Park and Holiday Park are two you should definitely check out, if you have kids and they love parks… or if you are a kid at heart like myself.

This park is great. The whole area is nice and my son loves it! The only thing I get nervous about is the drops from the higher slide area. There is not a lot of protection if my son wanders up there and it can definitely be nerve wracking to any parent in the same situation, I’m sure. Other than that, I like this park a lot!

Cute little park with a small playground. The walking trail is only .5 miles around, so a little on the short side. However I didn't have to side step goose landmines like at other parks.

This place is nice for jogging and they have volleyball court

Plenty of parking it was clean well lit when it got dark plenty of things to keep the kids and I even entertained

Nice park, close to Miller Park. Has little kid play area, and covered area with benches. Make sure to leave by dark, because different types of people than those with little kids like to visit there. Lots of mature, pretty trees. Oaks and Maples, mostly. Nice place.

Great place to play with our toddler. Little bit of trash on ground from July 4th the day before. Not much.

This is a great park. We stopped as we drove through so our kids could take a break from our road trip. There are plumbed bathrooms (though the door wasn't working) and there is a disc golf course so bring something to toss. We also saw a beaver here too..cute!

I’m new to the area and tried this course for the first time today. Overall it was a fun 9 hole course that I will definitely come back to. Pros: 2 tees and 2 baskets give each hole different looks. Some elevation changes and just the right amount of trees make it challenging enough yet suitable for beginners. There is lots of shade on the course and it is easy to walk. Cons: The layout left us scratching our heads. It is not easy to navigate a few holes as they backtrack quite a bit resulting in a confusing flow. The park was in desperate need of mowing the day I played, not sure if this was just a bad day or the norm. This is a multiple use park so use caution on a couple holes near kids playing on a playground and adults grilling out. Overall I give 4 stars out of 5.

The playground was not easy to find. Google Maps took us to a "roundabout" that led to a shaded area. The road, we guess, used to connect to the playground area is permanently inaccessible. We had to drive around to find the proper entrance. Once we got there, the gazebo was trashed and cake smeared all over the equipment. It is a cute little play area, but it needs a lot of attention.

Oliver and Lisa Awakened on YouTube have a great tour of this park!

Great disc golf park! Elevation changes, trees, water hazard, a few long shots mixed in. All 9 holes have multiple teepads AND baskets for 36 different shots! All that, and it's also walking distance to ANOTHER five star course!

We recently hosted a baby shower at Casper’s. The venue was clean, spacious, and comfortable. Along with their delicious signature beers, they offered wine, seltzers, sodas, flavored teas, and water. The bartender, Mark, was friendly, and attentive. They had folding tables for us to use for our catered food, and there was plenty of seating for all. I highly recommend Casper’s if you need a space to host an event.

I highly recommend Casper Brewing Company. We had the perfect venue for a baby shower for a dear friend to celebrate with all of her friends & co-workers. The staff was kind and accommodating, with plenty of room to set up food and decorations to make it an unforgettable event! There were beverage options to suite everyone at the bar, including bottled soda. Children who came had the best time running outside and playing games that they have there; the kids even enjoyed golf cart rides during the party! Casper Brewing Company is an excellent venue for any upcoming event you may have!

I hosted my bridal shower here. They were amazing to work with and Mark our bar tender for the event was awesome! They have a great selection of beer and other drinks. I would highly recommend this place for any private party or just a great place to grab a beer.

Casper was an ideal location for the baby shower we were hosting. They were very helpful to make our experience everything we were hoping for. The compliments we received from our guest left us feeling great about our choice of locations. The staff at Casper were attentive to every detail and had the venue ready to go when we showed up. They were excellent serving our guest with beverages in timely manner. I would recommend this location for an event! Cheers to Casper Brewery and the excellent staff!

Made it back to Casper and enjoyed the vibe more this time around. Enjoyed the West Coast IPA and the space is comfortable and clean. Friendly bartender and also appreciate that this brewery is part of the Illinois Summer Passport tour! From 2023: Casper was OK and found a Vienna Lager to enjoy. Nice outdoor spacious area with putting green. Indoor space had a memorial to fallen soldiers and international flags, but lacked theme cohesion. I bought a small bag of popcorn and it was definitely the most expensive bag of popcorn I've ever bought, for its size. $5.00!

We had sooooo many compliments on our choice of venue for our baby shower! Casper was great to work with booking the event space, answering questions we had along the way and with set up and service during the event. Everyone was helpful and considerate of helping us create the best experience for our guests. The huge windows overlooking the greens and pond were so wonderful! The chalk boards and games were enjoyed by the littles at our party. The couch seating was a nice option as well. The bar service had a large variety for folks who wanted everything from soda to seltzer to beer. And Casper had some great brews that got us through clean up and packing up the cars after the event! Highly recommend this space for your next gathering.

This is by far one of the best breweries in the area. I visited on a Thursday evening and there weren't too many people at this place so I was a little concerned about how the beers would be. The bartender (David - The tap house manager) was very friendly. I ordered a flight of four beers (Two stouts - Event Horizon and Espresso Stout, and then the Gold Star and Oktoberfest). The Event Horizon was the best followed by the Oktoberfest which was really smooth. I sat in the patio at the back which is facing the small golf course. Wonderful place to hang out at which numerous brews to pick from. Will definitely visit again if in the area. I like the flags on the wall which represent the different brews they offer on the menu.

Very nice location, hidden away a bit but worth finding. Very long trails through forested areas that are great for exploring. Popular for ballgames and youth football and cross country meets.

One of two sledding hills in town. The other is Highland golf course on South Main. No play structures except for some exercise equipment at the bottom of the hill. There is a playground at Ewing III, which is on the other side of the creek.

The parking for youth football games at this location is not just overwhelming, it disrupts home owners in multiple neighborhoods, allows for no emergency or safety access, and makes it nearly impossible for people with limited mobility to attend.

This is an outstanding park for walking dogs. There is a creek, trails, and lots of open space. Just a beautiful place to be.

Has a nice little playground area for the kids, and it connects to Ewing Park I with a little wooded path.

The playground here is excellent for young kids.

Very enjoyable park! Plenty of shade for warm days and two separate playsets to give kids lots of choices. The swings are kind of high off the ground, so younger kids will probably need help getting in and out, but they work well. Everything is in good condition and the park is situated far enough from the busy road that I felt safe letting my wandering toddler play. We will definitely be going back.

I should give this stupid course zero stars! Stupid trees in the way, stupid blind shots you have to take. Love it!!!

Quiet, calm. Very pleasant.

I often go here when the weather is nice. They do not have bathrooms but bring in a Port-a-Potty (from March 1-Nov 1). The area is clean with many trash cans. People come out to walk their pets and play Frisbee Golf (which is big in our area it seems). There tends to be plenty of parking. The park is at the end of the street so traffic is very light. There is plenty of sun and shaded areas with a playground and open space to run. This park is does have hills.

Love this disc golf course, it's beautifully maintained. They even have a drop box for lost discs. Just got a new custom driver I can't wait to try on the course.

Great disc golf park! Trees, elevation, long bombs and tight gaps... you MUST cross the road to play Forrest Park for the best layout!

Pj Irving Park is a nice park. This park has a "bigger kid" playset and a "smaller kid" playset with swings. Their is a covered pavillion and frisbee golf course. Ive found in general this park to never be croweded. The only downside is that their are no restrooms or water fountains.

Great disc golf course in town. Well maintained and they continue to make renovations - new tees, new benches, signage to next tee, etc.

This is a private park owned by the local unions of police and firefighters. You can rent the baseball field and there is a hall that you can also rent for events, i think. There is a small playgorund. And a place to do some fishing. The baseball field is okay for junior high school kids. But its private property unless you are family of a union member or someone made arrangements to rent an area

Nice hidden venue in Bloomington / Normal

Pool looks nice, didn't have the chance to try it out. Playground is pretty old but functional. Kids liked it. Tennis courts appear to be overgrown. Event space is functional and clean but a little dark.

Great hidden gem, good price for the size of the clubhouse! A blank canvas for decorating and you can bring in your own food and ideas! They also have on-site tables and chairs for rent.

Also known as GE park, this park was very nice and clean with a very nice community building. The pool was exceptional and it is very convenient to get to. Parking was adequate and it was a far nicer park than what it appears from the main roads.

A little playground, swimming pool And lots grassy field. Nice sized pond but locked for members only. What's that about?

This is a nice safe place ,because it's owned by police officers . If you're gonna have a family reunion or a large get together this is the place to be and has reasonable prices

Great DIII College football stadium. Parking close to field. Plenty of seating.

The stadium bleachers are easy to access. They are typical bleachers without ample leg room for average to above average size adults. Lot parking is also limited requiring many attendees to park vehicles on the neighboring side streets.

Attended a St. Ambrose University versus Illinois Wesleyan University JV football at Tucci Stadium a couple weeks ago. Nice facilities, fun to watch a game there. There was a good sized crowd in attendance. I wished they would have had tje concession stand open with at least a couple items available.

My only complaint is the bleachers are small. I feel like I sitting on top of the people in front of me. And I feel bad because my knees are in the back of the person sitting in front of me.

We enjoyed coming to a place we had heard of, but we did not know where it was located.

Great place to watch football and a great university

Nice atmosphere

An adorable little park nicely tucked away in a large grassy area decently spaced away from traffic.

Nice lil park with plenty of shade from the trees, nice lil climbing playground, in the middle of surrounding houses.

Fun and cute little park.

Quiet park hid out of the way, clean and well kept. Ate lunch here with the family, and it was a blast.

Nice and clean!

So fun

Needs more stuff

Review Date: June 10th, 2015 Warning – There are no eagles to be seen at this park. So, here we are, reviewing another park during my park-visting blitz of 2015. Eagle Crest is one of those parks that is part of a well-off subdivision. It’s not a gated subdivision, so the park can be accessed by anyone and everyone. The subdivision itself is really nice as is the area surrounding the park. I would’ve loved to have a small park in my backyard as a kid. As for the park itself, it’s your standard park. It has swings and a jungle gym. The jungle gym is really nice and is a few units put together. There is a basketball court with two hoops; though the hoops aren’t aligned, so playing a full game might be awkward and hard. There is a gazebo with a grill next to it, so you could host some birthday parties here or just have a nice cookout on a beautiful day. That’s about it. Overall, a nice park. Small, but it’s probably the perfect size for the neighborhood. If you like parks, don’t you worry! I still have a ton more to review!

Nice little park, lots of open field, some trees to pee behind though. Not too many people usually there. Don't mess that up, stay away!!

I don't know if the city was trying to thicken the grass, but they had let the grass grow unmaintained. About 8 9 inches long.

Well kept, quiet little park. Ideal for little ones 5 and under.

I don't remember this place

Nice park

Great park