Seminary Park through the (C)olumn sculpture at 2nd and Walnut streets, created in 2015 by artists: Jiangmei Wu and Jon Racek. (Aug. 13, 2023)

Seminary Park from Walnut Street. (Aug. 13, 2023)

Seminary Park from the northeast intersection of 2nd and Walnut streets. (Aug. 13, 2023)

A special meeting has appeared on the calendar for Bloomington’s board of park commissioners. It is set for 4 p.m. this coming Wednesday (Aug. 16) in city council chambers.

As of Sunday afternoon, no agenda for the special meeting had been posted. [Added Aug. 14, 2023: The agenda and meeting packet have been posted. Here’s a link: Aug. 16, 2023 board of park commissioners special meeting packet.]

But based on the agenda for a July 27 board work session, Wednesday’s special meeting will focus on a new policy that addresses the use of tents and other enclosed structures in Bloomington’s public parks during the day. Continue reading “Tent policy for Bloomington public parks to be considered by board at Aug. 16 special meeting” →