2023

Bloomfield lies along Iowa's Historic Hills Scenic Byway and is home to many Amish shops. Among the historic buildings is the post office which contains the John Sharp mural, "Autumn in Iowa".

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Bloomfield Town Walk

Seasonal Walk

SN: 123714 - 2023 / Y3247

when is the event

The event is closed

Starting Sat, Apr 1st, 2023 until Oct 31st, 2023

Start times: dawn to dusk

Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only

where is the event

Bloomfield, Iowa

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Rockin' Around the Clock

Town Halls / City Halls

Walking with America's Veterans

CC: Davis County

       Info

Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks are not shown to reduce clutter.

Event comments

The route is on city sidewalks and paved streets. The walk takes you around the historic town square, featuring the beautiful 1877 French Renaissance Davis County Court House. Other sites on the walk include the 1938 Post Office containing the 1940 John Sharp mural "Autumn in Iowa". Other features include the Bloomfield Public Library (1913), funded with a Carnegie Corporation grant and other historic houses. This walk qualifies for the Iowa Counties Program, Davis County.

conditions for the event

Rating: 2B, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Medium

Event information

Although the walks are on paved surfaces, some of the surfaces are rough and some areas do not have sidewalks or very narrow sidewalks.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

OSB - First register for the event

The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page or the maps phrase below, if provided by the club. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.

Maps phrase and directions link

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Davis County Courthouse, 100 Courthouse Sq #9

The above maps phrase is only provided for planning purposes. The downloaded event directions provide detailed directions to the starting point and possible alternate start point locations. THERE IS NO PHYSICAL START BOX AT THIS LOCATION.

event sponsor

Greater Des Moines Volkssport Assn. (AVA-0250)

Event website: iowaswalkingclub.org

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.