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Free January 3, 2-5 p.m.

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Enter Best in Show Photographic Print Competition!

Early bird pricing until Jan. 21, 2026

FREE S'mores Social!

Second Sunday on the Month

FREE Event for Teens!

Hangout zone each month

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December 11, 2025

Sign up now for swim lessons this Winter

All lessons are at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center.
December 10, 2025

Take the 12 Days of Fitmas Challenge at the Health & Wellness Center this month!

The challenge begins December 12.
December 9, 2025

Get ready to celebrate the Winter Solstice December 12 at Anita Purves Nature Center

The celebration is free, and all are welcome!
December 8, 2025

Last teen hangout zone for 2025 this Friday at Phillips Recreation Center

Teen hangout zone is for people in grades 6 - 12.
December 5, 2025

Volunteering to work in our natural areas is a rewarding experience - just ask one!

Read first-hand how the public can volunteer their time to make the park district beautiful.
December 4, 2025

Phillips Recreation Center will be closed for annual cleaning December 20 - January 4

Staff will be working out of Anita Purves Nature Center
December 3, 2025

Take a holiday swim this month at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center

During the school break, the pool will be open limited hours for open swim.
December 2, 2025

Last FRESH Crew Volunteer Day for 2025 is December 12 at Busey Woods

FRESH crew is for kids in grades 6 - 12.
December 1, 2025

Registration for Summer 2026 Camps opens February 7, 2026

People can register for camps starting at 8 a.m., February 7, 2026
November 28, 2025

Sledding and cross country skiing opportunities in Urbana parks

Enjoy winter fun in our parks!
November 26, 2025

What's open and what's closed this Thanksgiving Weekend

Find out the park district holiday schedule.
November 25, 2025

Check out the Winter Tap Showcase December 10 at Phillips Recreation Center

This free event showcases what Fall tap dance classes have learned.
November 25, 2025

Summer 2026 pool memberships are on sale starting Friday!

Pool memberships are on sale in person Friday and Monday.
November 24, 2025

Sign up for Youth Basketball 2026

Youth Basketball is for boys and girls in grades 3 - 8.
November 23, 2025

Register for the Holiday Camp this December

Holiday Camp is for people ages 6 - 13.
November 21, 2025

People age 55 and up are invited to the Step Into Strength Winter Walking Group

This is a free event every Friday morning at the Health & Wellness Center

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