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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 & Marketing Manager
Kelsey Cutright - Graphics & 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
Nikiaya Brandon - CUSR Adult Program & Events Coordinator
Crystal Garcia-Lyons - CUSR Office Manager
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January 3, 2026
Sign up now for swim lessons this Winter
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January 3, 2026
Take the 12 Days of Fitmas Challenge at the Health & Wellness Center this month!
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January 3, 2026
Get ready to celebrate the Winter Solstice December 12 at Anita Purves Nature Center
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January 3, 2026
Last teen hangout zone for 2025 this Friday at Phillips Recreation Center
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January 3, 2026
Volunteering to work in our natural areas is a rewarding experience - just ask one!
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January 3, 2026
Phillips Recreation Center will be closed for annual cleaning December 20 - January 4
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January 3, 2026
Take a holiday swim this month at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center
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January 3, 2026
Last FRESH Crew Volunteer Day for 2025 is December 12 at Busey Woods
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January 3, 2026
Registration for Summer 2026 Camps opens February 7, 2026
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January 3, 2026
Sledding and cross country skiing opportunities in Urbana parks
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January 3, 2026
What's open and what's closed this Thanksgiving Weekend
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January 3, 2026
Check out the Winter Tap Showcase December 10 at Phillips Recreation Center
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January 3, 2026
Summer 2026 pool memberships are on sale starting Friday!
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January 3, 2026
Sign up for Youth Basketball 2026
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January 3, 2026
Register for the Holiday Camp this December
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January 3, 2026
People age 55 and up are invited to the Step Into Strength Winter Walking Group
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January 3, 2026
Urbana Park District hiring swim instructors
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January 3, 2026
Celebrate the Winter Solstice December 12 at Anita Purves Nature Center
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January 3, 2026
Donate to the Youth Scholarship Fund this Holiday season
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January 3, 2026
Anita Purves Nature Center ready to bring education to you
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January 3, 2026
2025 Turkey Trot T-Shirts on Sale Now!
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January 3, 2026
Veteran's Day schedule at the park district
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January 3, 2026
Sign up for Candy House Creations December 6 at Phillips Recreation Center!
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January 3, 2026
Celebrate America Recycles Day for free November 15 at Anita Purves Nature Center
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January 3, 2026
Nature Center Pre-K Fridays Begin November 14
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January 3, 2026
Celebrate one year of the Health & Wellness Center January 3, 2026
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January 3, 2026
Health & Wellness Center celebrates 2000 members in 10-months of operation
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January 3, 2026
Everyone invited to the 58th Annual Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Morning at Crystal Lake Park
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January 3, 2026
Sign up for the next session of Immerse Yoga on November 9
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January 3, 2026
Brush up on a second language November 6 at the Health & Wellness Center
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January 3, 2026
Sign up for Creative Senior Connections on November 14
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January 3, 2026
Enter the 2026 Best in Show Photographic Print Competition today
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January 3, 2026
Three more chances this Fall for teens to help our parks.
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January 3, 2026
U of I researchers study the tick population in Meadowbrook Park
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January 3, 2026
Urbana Park District pride events for this weeknd
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January 3, 2026
Plan now to attend the next S'mores Social on November 9 at Larson Park
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January 3, 2026
The next Toddler Art Playgroup is October 30 at Phillips Recreation Center
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January 3, 2026
The free Teen Hangout Zone is this Friday at Phillips Recreation Center
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January 3, 2026
Still time to sign up for water exercise at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center
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January 3, 2026
Sign your kids up for day camps in November and December when Urbana School District is on break
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January 3, 2026
Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners meetings to start at 6 p.m.
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January 3, 2026
Two more chances to go bird watching this Fall
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January 3, 2026
Sign up for Pre-Season Shooters basketball this Fall!
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January 3, 2026
Join us in the Great Pumpkin Hunt this month
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January 3, 2026
Learn a new language on Zoom this Fall through Urbana Park District
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January 3, 2026
Register to be a Safe Sitter November 8 at Phillips Recreation Center
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January 3, 2026
Learn about artist Preston Jackson and his fascinating sculpture on display in King Park
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January 3, 2026
Come to the Health & Wellness Center October 9 for the free Family STEM Night
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January 3, 2026
Sign your youngster up for ballet this Fall
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January 3, 2026
Sign up now for the second session of Vinyasa