Keep Nine Mile Creek Trail the beautiful walking path it is today!

My husband and I are long-time Bloomington residents, living in the city for 33 years. Although we live on Bloomington’s west side, near Hyland Park, we often walk at Nine Mile because it is such a special place.

In the summer, it is cool and shaded, and in the winter, it is protected from the cold north wind. In all seasons, it is a treasure with the creek winding and flowing through and nature on every side.

When we step onto the path, we immediately feel like we are “up north” within the city! Last spring, summer and fall alone, we saw a racoon, deer (a doe with two fawns and five bucks in one evening), ducks, a kingfisher, and several species of migrating birds.

We also love seeing the diversity of visitors on our walks; families with young kids, people of all ages and ethnicities, people from surrounding communities, people out fishing and LOTS of dog walkers.

Most of all, we love the peacefulness, beauty and calm we feel when we are there. Please keep Nine Mile Creek the premier walking trail it is today!