FREE Meadowbrook Park Walking Tour

Date: 10.04.25

Time: 10:00 AM

Location: 2808 S. Race Street, Urbana, IL, 61801

Registration Required

Local author Roger Digges tells the story of how the Urbana Park District turned a farm into an iconic park that provides a unique blend of nature, art, recreation, and learning in his book Meadowbrook: A History.

Join this walking tour led by the author to witness firsthand Meadowbrook Park’s rich history. Meet at the Garden Pavilion at the Race Street entrance at 10am, and the tour will depart from there. The walk will cover approximately 2 miles along accessible paved paths. 

Copies of the book will not be for sale during the tour, but they are available for purchase for $29 + tax at the Anita Purves Nature Center Nature Store.

While free, please sign up so we can expect the number of people attending.