Bloomington parks are open a half hour before sunrise until 10:00 p.m.
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Smith Park is a 25 acre park in Bloomington. Family-friendly amenities include a playground, sports courts and fields and a fishing pier. The park offers off-street parking and seasonal restrooms. This park participates in Bloomington’s summer Mobile Recreation Center program.
8 Ideas for Family Fun in Smith Park
Bring a kickball and play a game on the baseball field
Play some one-on-one on the basketball court
Take advantage of the fishing pier to try some pond dipping.
Pack a picnic
Run and climb together on the playground or let the kids run while you read a book
Play dodgeball on the large grassy area
Bring your tennis gear and practice together.
Take a walk along the park’s trails
Fishing at Smith Pond
Smith Pond is one the most popular city-owned fishing ponds in Bloomington. The pond covers 7 acres. There is a pier available for fishing and the pond contains black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, pumpkinseed, brook stickleback. The Minnesota DNR has designated this a Fishing in the Neighborhood pond, which means it is considered a good place to bring children and beginners,
