Bloomington Board of Parks Commissioners ends daytime tents in public parks
The Bloomington Board of Parks Commissioners unanimously voted to ban tents and enclosed structures from Bloomington public parks during the daytime, starting August 23rd. The vote was made based on data presented to the Board regarding security incidents over recent months, as well as health and safety issues. Tents had been allowed in parks from 5am until 11pm. Special exceptions can be permitted for park events.
The Board plans to have Parks and Rec work with local Law Enforcement Agencies with the new rules being set.
Monrovia man injured in hunting accident at Morgan-Monroe State Park
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting accident that occurred approximately 8am on Tuesday morning at Morgan-Monroe State Forest. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the forest property office to assist an individual who stated he had been shot while hunting.
72 year-old William Long, of Monrovia, reported that he was shot by another hunter in the area while squirrel hunting. Long was transported to Morgan County Hospital in good condition for medical treatment and was later released. The incident is currently under investigation.
Indiana Conservation Officers remind hunters to always identify their target and be aware of what is around it before shooting in the field.
Bloomington Health Foundation Grant replaces AED Devices, adds Sun Safety Programs to Parks & Rec
Research conducted by the National Institute of Health reported excessive exposure to sun radiation and high temperatures carries significant health risks for children including increased skin cancer and cardiovascular failure. To protect people utilizing local parks and pools, Bloomington Health Foundation awarded $38,000 to the Bloomington Parks Foundation to replace lifesaving AEDs (automated external defibrillators) at 11 parks and recreation facilities, and to replace shade umbrellas and bring free sunscreen to Bryan Park and Mills Pools.
The recently acquired AEDs feature pads and connectors that align with those used by the Bloomington Fire Department and IU Health, making it possible in moments of crisis for the AEDs to be rapidly synchronized with devices used by first responders, ensuring swift and effective action.
Strategically positioned, AEDs are stationed at multiple key points, including the Olcott Park concessions building, Twin Lakes Sports Park, Rose Hill Cemetery office, Bryan Park Pool (during the summer) and Frank Southern Ice Arena (during the winter), Mills Pool, Twin Lakes Recreation Center, Winslow Sports Complex, Allison-Jukebox Community Center, Banneker Community Center, Switchyard Park Pavilion, Cascades Golf Course, and the Griffy Lake boathouse.
Additionally, mobile AED units accompany Parks and Recreation’s roving naturalists and urban greenspace and community events staff.
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