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Urbana Park District Staff
Anita Purves Nature Center
1505 N. Broadway | Urbana, IL 61801 | 217-384-4062
Amy Banner - Environmental Program Manager
Cathy Schneider - Environmental Education Coordinator
Sreelakshmi Suresh - Environmental Public Program Coordinator
Connor Ross - Environmental Services & Outreach Coordinator
Missy Melvin - Environmental Office Manager
Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center
1401 N. Broadway | Urbana, IL 61801 | 217-239-7946
Leslie Radice - Aquatics Manager
Jennifer Nierenhausen - Aquatics Coordinator
Jake Bragg - Aquatic Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Darius E. Phebus Administration Office
303 W. University | Urbana, IL 61801 | 217-367-1536
Rachel Lenz - Executive Director
Laura Orcutt - Superintendent of Business Services
Kelsey Beccue - Development Manager
Alex Ivanova - Human Resources Manager
Kathy Niles - Accounting Assistant I
Sandra Ott - Accounting Assistant II
Paula Mondisa - Administration Office Manager
Phillips Recreation Center
505 W. Stoughton | Urbana, IL 61801 | 217-367-1544
Janet Soesbe - Community Program Manager
Jacob Johnston - Community Program & Engagement Coordinator
Matthew Lewis - Community Program Coordinator
Katie Bickers - Community Outreach & Wellness Coordinator
Mark Schultz - Public Information Coordinator
Kelsey Cutright - Graphics and Marketing Coordinator
Bridget Rubins - Digital Marketing Coordinator
Heather Britsky - Community Office Manager
Tim Plunkett - Office Specialist I
Health and Wellness Center
2002 E. Washington | Urbana, IL 61801 | 217-255-8601
Corky (Richard) Emberson - Superintendent of Recreation
Jameel Jones - Outreach & Wellness Manager
Kern McCalla - Outreach & Wellness Coordinator
Kyle Mills - Athletics Supervisor
Alex Higgs - Athletics Coordinator
Leslie Radice - Aquatics Manager
Bethany Surowka - Membership & Facility Coordinator
Planning and Operations Office
1011 E. Kerr | Urbana, IL 61802 | 217-344-9583
Derek Liebert - Superintendent of Planning and Operations
Rich McMahon - Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Luke Fisher- Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Andy Rousseau - Project Manager
Keenan Portis - Park Planner
Matt Balk - Natural Areas Coordinator
Jake Bragg - Aquatic Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Charles Rogers - Planning & Operations Office Manager
Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center
102 E. Michigan | Urbana, IL 61801 | 217-384-7665
Leslie Radice - Aquatics Manager
Jennifer Nierenhausen - Aquatics Coordinator
Jake Bragg - Aquatic Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners
Cedric Stratton - President
Meredith Blumethal - Vice President
Laura Hastings - Commissioner
Sarah Roper - Commissioner
Ashley Withers - Commissioner
Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation Staff
2212 Sangamon Dr. | Champaign, IL 61821| 217-819-3980 | 711 (TTY)
General Information
Christina Mott - CUSR Program Manager
Cole Alvis - CUSR Athletics, Inclusion & Volunteer Coordinator
Kia Alexander Hays - CUSR Youth & Teen Coordinator
Nikiaya Brandon - CUSR Adult Program & Events Coordinator
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April 30, 2026
Creative Senior Connections encourages community this summer
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April 30, 2026
Check out the Spring Tap Showcase May 5 at Phillips Recreation Center
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April 30, 2026
Join Illinois Science Explorers this summer for Family STEM Night!
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April 30, 2026
Get ready for Free Fitness Week beginning May 4 at Urbana Park District!
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April 30, 2026
Sign up for High Intensity Interval Training this Summer at the Health & Wellness Center
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April 30, 2026
Join Conversation Cafe monthly at Urbana Park District
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April 30, 2026
Get ready for Early Childhood Interactive Adventures this summer at Urbana Park District
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April 30, 2026
Connect with nature for free this spring and summer at Urbana Park District
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April 30, 2026
Free program teaches all ages to be comfortable around bees
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April 30, 2026
Zumba Gold offered for people wanting a gentler workout
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April 30, 2026
Age-Friendly strengthening class offered this spring at Urbana Park District
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April 30, 2026
Urbana Park District invites the public to 'Earth Day for Everyone' on April 18
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April 30, 2026
Learn to calm the mind and body through Somatic Yoga at Urbana Park District
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April 30, 2026
Celebrate Lightning's Birthday May 1!
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April 30, 2026
Sign your youngsters up for Co-Rec T-Ball this spring!
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April 30, 2026
The next Full Moon Yoga is April 1
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April 30, 2026
Summer Program Guide is now online!
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April 30, 2026
Urbana and Champaign Park Districts ‘March for Peace’ April 4
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April 30, 2026
All ages invited to learn about wetlands for FREE April 25
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April 30, 2026
Join the City Nature Challenge April 24 - 27
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April 30, 2026
Best in Show is a family affair for the Borbely family
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April 30, 2026
Mark your calendars now for the Boneyard Arts Festival from April 10 - 12
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April 30, 2026
Watch out for a dinosaur roaming the Wandell Sculpture Garden!
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April 30, 2026
Come swim at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center all this week!
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April 30, 2026
Urbana Park District hiring an Organic Garden Supervisor
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April 30, 2026
Learn how to use an exciting nature app at a FREE seminar April 16
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April 30, 2026
Learn to identify and learn more about area trees on April 7
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April 30, 2026
Learn how to buy a home during a free class at Urbana Park District
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April 30, 2026
Kids in grades 6 - 9 can learn to be a Safe Sitter on April 18
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April 30, 2026
Urbana Park District Hiring Grounds Maintenance Technician
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April 30, 2026
All welcome to the free S'mores Social Sunday in Crystal Lake Park
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April 30, 2026
Urbana Park District hiring accountant for business operations
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April 30, 2026
Sign up now to audition for Youth Summer Theatre
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April 30, 2026
Buy summer pool memberships now for a discount!
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April 30, 2026
Sign up now for Egg Hunt With a Splash happening on March 29
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April 30, 2026
Join the Tap Dance Jam March 7 at Phillips Recreation Center
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April 30, 2026
Federal grant money helps Weaver and Prairie Park renovations move forward
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April 30, 2026
People ages 13 - 15 can be Counselors in Training this summer at Urbana Park District
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April 30, 2026
Come out to the FREE Teen Hangout Zone this Friday February 27
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April 30, 2026
Park district to conduct controlled burn in three locations Feb. 25
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April 30, 2026
European Black Alder removal and restoration at Meadowbrook Park Continues
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April 30, 2026
Next round of Full Moon Yoga is March 3
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April 30, 2026
Sign up for Pony League Baseball that starts this April
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April 30, 2026
Time running out to sign up for round two fitness classes for this spring
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April 30, 2026
Nature Tales and Trails are back beginning in March!
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April 30, 2026
Sunday Morning Bird Walks return March 1
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April 30, 2026
Open Swim at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center March 16 - 20
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April 30, 2026
Come out to Meadowbrook Park for the free annual Woodcock Walk March 11
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April 30, 2026
Sign up for soccer this spring at Urbana Park District
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April 30, 2026
Be a lifeguard this summer at Urbana Park District!