Description
The Bloomsburg Town Park is a multi-use municipal park located in Bloomsburg, PA and is open daily from dawn until dusk. The park offers visitors an array of outdoor recreation opportunities with access to ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, a fitness trail, a skatepark, and a disc golf course. Ice skating is also offered seasonally. There are two playgrounds including Totsburg, a playground for toddlers, and Kidsburg, which was rebuilt in 2014. In addition, the Norris E Rock Memorial Swimming Pool is open to the public after May 30th, 2022.
There are seven picnic pavilions with access to charcoal grills and the Bicentennial Entertainment Pavilion (Bandshell) where visitors can see live music. These seasonal concerts can be attended each week on Wednesdays. During the weekdays (Monday through Friday) picnic areas and pavilions are first come first serve. If you are interested in using the pavilions on the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) reservations are required and can be made by filling out this form and sending it to the Town of Bloomsburg. Reservations can be made from April 1 through October 31. A map of park and its pavilions can be viewed here.
Dogs are not allowed in the park except for on the designated walking trail along the river. Additionally, the park prohibits smoking, tobacco, and alcohol.
The 0.6-mile walking trail is excellent for walking and nature trips. The trail is good for all skill levels and has a gravel surface with little to no elevation change. It will take users over Kinney Creek and along the northern shore of the lagoon. There is fishing access for visitors who want to fish in the lagoon.
Directions
The park address is 1205 Market St, Bloomsburg, PA.
Market St Parking Access:
From I-80 East: Take exit 232 and turn right onto PA-42 South. Continue on PA-42 South for 1 ½ miles then keep left at the fork and merge onto US-11 North. Continue on US-11 North for 1 ½ miles onto Main St and into downtown Bloomsburg. Take a right at Market St and continue for 0.8 miles. As you enter the park, the parking lot will be on your right.
From I-80 West: Take the PA-487 South/Lightstreet Rd exit and continue for 2 miles. Turn right onto US-11/Main St and continue for 0.3 miles. Turn left onto Market Street and continue for 0.8 miles. As you enter the park, the parking lot will be on your right.
From US-11 North: Stay straight to stay on US-11 North/Main St an continue for 1.3 miles into downtown Bloomsburg. Turn right on Market St and continue for 0.8 miles. As you enter the park, the parking lot will be on your right.
From US-11 South: Continue on US-11 South/Columbia Blvd then turn right onto East St. Continue for 500 feet then turn left onto E 5th St. Continue on E 5th St for a ½ mile then turn left onto Market St. Continue on Market St for 0.4 miles. As you enter the park, the parking lot will be on your right.
McClure Blvd/Colonial St Parking Access:
Continue on Market St until it ends then turn right onto McClure Blvd. Continue for 500 feet and look for the parking lot at the corn of McClure Blvd and Colonial St.
Trail Access:
Located off Market St next to Kidsburg playground.