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Third Street Park
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Overview
This city park is located behind the Bloomington Police Headquarters at 331 S. Washington Street in downtown Bloomington. It is situated on 3.5 acres of land between Washington Street and Lincoln Street. The park boasts a large playground area with equipment along the east side as well as the Allison-Jukebox Community Center along the west side. The park also contains a fountain and covered band stand. The band stand has played host to Shakespeare in the Park by the Monroe County Civic Theater for many years. The fountain was made by the Seward Foundry in 1895 and was renovated and installed in its current site in 1991.
The park is a frequent trip for the children at the Boys and Girls Club, which is located across the street.
History
Land for the park was first donated in 1923 by Hays Buskirk, and the last land donation occurred in 1963. The band stand and a swimming pool were dedicated in 1928, though the pool was demolished in 1968. The fountain was dedicated in 1991 and mosaic tiles were added in 1999. There is a plaque in the park honoring the Buskirk, Waldron, and Hill families, all of whom donated land.
In its 70-year history, the park has played host to national horseshoe competitions, and at one point, had a rule against playing cards.
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