Ewing Park 1 (Bloomington)

McLean County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.4953005, -88.9632992

1420 Towanda Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701

Activities:
Trails (garden paths; trail to Hedge Apple Woods Natural Area)
Programs (educational)
Other (playground, picnic)

Season/Hours: 6 AM - 10 PM

Dog Friendly: yes (leashed)

Map(s) On Site and/or Online:
Online: https://ewingmanor.illinoisstate.edu//downloads/21-15756%20Ewing-garden-map.pdf
On Site: unknown

Parking: parking lot

Amenities: benches, shelter, picnic tables

Restrooms: yes

Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no

Cost: free to walk gardens (donation encouraged); fee for other activities/events

Historical and/or Scientific Significance: historical; birding hotspot

Terrain/Views/Access:  open grass space and mature trees; gardens

General Description:  6.2-acre city park adjacent to historic Ewing Castle, Ewing Park II and Ewing Park III; together Ewing Parks I, II & III provide 40+ acres of continuous green space in heart of Bloomington

OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):

More Information:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L416432?yr=all

https://pantagraph.com/ewing-park-hedge-apple-woods/image_22c269b4-32d9-5338-b53c-78c0a27307cc.html

https://ewingmanor.illinoisstate.edu/

https://www.jwpaudubon.com/explore

https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/flowers-fruits-and-frass/2020-06-05-get-out-trails

Managed by:
Bloomington Parks & Recreation Department
115 E Washington St
Bloomington, IL 61701
309-434-2260