Recreation Rendezvous

In this episode of Recreation Rendezvous, we sit down with Marissa Calabrese, Natural Resource Education Specialist. Marissa works closely with young people to spark curiosity about the outdoors, teaching them how...

In this episode of Recreation Rendezvous , we sit down with Dr. Julie Knapp, Clinical Assistant Professor at Indiana University’s School of Public Health. Dr. Knapp shares her journey into the field and offers insight...

In this week’s Recreation Rendezvous , we talk with City Council At-Large Representative Isak Asare. He dives into what makes Bloomington’s parks special and shares the most common feedback he hears from residents about...

In this week’s Recreation Rendezvous , we talk with Tracy Bruce of Scholars Inn Bakehouse , a longtime Bloomington Farmers’ Market vendor. Tracy shares the story behind the bakery, what inspires their fresh-baked...

Amber Racoma of Mama Duke’s Hawaiian BBQ shares how her family's recipes, heritage, and heart made their way to the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market.

Join us as we follow Haskell Smith, our Urban Forester through a typical day managing tree health, responding to community concerns, and helping shape the city’s natural landscape. Discover what it takes to care for the...

Invasive species threaten the health of our community. In this episode of Recreation Rendezvous , Urban Forester Haskell Smith explains what’s at stake, how to spot the warning signs, and what you can do to help protect...

We sat down with Banneker Camp campers Aella, Tanae, and Tiona to talk about their favorite parts of camp, what they love about our parks, and, of course, their favorite desserts. A fun, lighthearted conversation...

In this episode of Recreation Rendezvous , our Director of Operations , Rebecca Swift , joins us for an in-depth conversation about the ongoing transformation at Building Trades Park in Bloomington. Learn more about the...

In this episode of Recreation Rendezvous , we sit down with Jaime Sabbach, a planning expert helping us shape our next 5-year master plan. We talk about how public input, data, and long-term vision come together to...

In this episode, we sit down with a couple members of Bloomington’s own Rearview Rhonda to talk music, band life, and what it’s like making noise right here in their hometown. From songwriting to local shows, they share...

In this episode, Chris Hamric and Alec Curry return to talk all things Frank Southern Ice Arena. From daily operations and seasonal programming to what it takes to maintain the facility, they give us a behind-the-scenes...

In this episode of Recreation Rendezvous , we’re joined by Amy Leyenbeck to explore the quiet corners of Bloomington’s cemeteries. From historic plots to hidden symbolism, we talk about how these spaces offer more than...

In this episode of Recreation Rendezvous , we’re joined by Josh Brewer, co-founder of Cicada Cinema, and Liz Sullivan, longtime volunteer, to talk about Bloomington’s beloved pop-up movie collective.

This special Recreation Rendezvous meditation episode invites you to slow down and tune in—one step at a time. Narrated by Shelby Drake, this walking meditation is designed to ground you in the present moment through...