Fitness and Wellness Programs
Fitness Programs
The Urbana Park District is committed to improving the quality of life of its citizens and promoting the overall health of the community. Fitness and Wellness programs include a variety of affordable opportunities for ages 15 and up to try workout programs geared to their fitness level.
You can improve cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, balance, and rhythm. Unlike what you might find in a traditional fitness center, our classes are welcoming to all, no matter where you are in your fitness journey.
Visit or call the Phillips Recreation Center at 217-367-1544 or register online.
- September-December 2024 at-a-glance Fitness Program Schedule
- January-April 2025 at-a-glance Fitness Program Schedule
Soon, classes will be offered at our Health and Wellness Center. Learn more here about the progress of that project!
When exercising at the Phillips Recreation Center or the Health and Wellness Center, please bring a clean pair of tennis shoes to exercise in to keep the wood floors in good condition.
Flexible Fitness Punch Cards
If your schedule fluctuates or you find it difficult to attend an entire session of fitness classes, purchase a 10-class Flexible Fitness Punch Card. Attend any class that accommodates your schedule. Fitness punch cards may be used for all fitness classes in their category. Preregistered participants get priority of class space. Passes are not interchangeable across categories. Before each class you attend, present the card to the instructor upon arrival and you will be welcomed to the class. Punch cards are valid from one session to the next. You may purchase cards at the Phillips Recreation Center. There are three categories of passes: Land Fitness, Yoga/Pilates and Water Exercise. *Does not apply to Tai Chi.
Free Fitness Weeks
Three times each year we invite you to try out any of our Land or Yoga fitness classes absolutely free. It’s one way that we can thank our continuing participants and welcome our new participants. Try a class at any park district workout facility and let us know what you think. (Please note: Mat Pilates is not included in Free Week).
Wellness Programs
Urbana Park District is creating programming to fulfill eight areas of an individual's wellness. We use this Wellness Wheel to help us create workshops and programs throughout the year. These workshops are designed to educate, engage, and motivate you to incorporate ALL areas of wellness into your everyday lives. In our program guide, wellness icons are included next to the titles of events to identify the area of wellness covered in the program.
- Events
- News
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February 17, 2025
Sign up for the second session of Mat Pilates
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February 17, 2025
Register for T-Ball this spring and summer at Urbana Park District
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February 17, 2025
Congratulations to the Best in Show Photographic Print Competition Winners
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February 17, 2025
Sign up for Immerse Yoga this Spring at the Lake House in Crystal Lake Park
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February 17, 2025
Enjoy Smores and a nice walk at Crystal Lake Park this Sunday
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February 17, 2025
Public invited to free nature hikes this winter and spring in park district natural areas
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February 17, 2025
Public invited to learn more and give input about the next Kickapoo Rail Trail project
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February 17, 2025
Open Dance Studio at Phillips Recreation Center two times a week
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February 17, 2025
Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count February 14 - 17
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February 17, 2025
People in Grades 6 - 8 will learn to be a Safe Sitter April 5
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February 17, 2025
Learn more about bird watching February 8 at Anita Purves Nature Center
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February 17, 2025
Sign up for Family Friendly Zumba Night
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February 17, 2025
All invited to the free Harmony Through Beads workshop February 15
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February 17, 2025
Health and Wellness Center has extended hours - including weekends
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February 17, 2025
Kids in grades 4 - 6 invited to learn how to be Safe at Home
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February 17, 2025
New Pickleball League begins February 4
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February 17, 2025
People age 6 and under and their adult are welcome to Anita Purves Nature Center Fridays this Winter
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February 17, 2025
Get your best photos entered TODAY in Best in Show
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February 17, 2025
Free opportunity for teens to hang out and have fun this semester
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February 17, 2025
Register for Forest School Afternoons for kids ages 6-12
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February 17, 2025
Toddler Art Playgroup is back in 2025
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February 17, 2025
Tango lessons this Winter and Spring at Urbana Park District
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February 17, 2025
Join Open Gym Pickleball weekdays at the Health and Wellness Center
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February 17, 2025
A Winter round of Smores Social and Stroll begins this weekend at Crystal Lake Park
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February 17, 2025
Start your career with Urbana Park District February 6
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February 17, 2025
Sign up for Family Date Night February 1 at Phillips Recreation Center
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February 17, 2025
Mark your calendars now for Read Across America March 8 at Lincoln Square
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February 17, 2025
Time is running out to enter the 2025 Best in Show Photographic Print Competition
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February 17, 2025
Health and Wellness Center is open to the public
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February 17, 2025
Open Gym Volleyball every Friday night at the Health and Wellness Center
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February 17, 2025
Enter the Winter Wellness 5K
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February 17, 2025
Get ready to test out the Health and Wellness Center at Noon on January 4
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February 17, 2025
Open Gym Basketball is back January 12 at the Health and Wellness Center
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February 17, 2025
Sign up now for a new round of water exercises
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February 17, 2025
Phillips Recreation Center is closed for annual cleaning - reopening January 6
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February 17, 2025
Get your day started the right way by enrolling in a new exercise class
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February 17, 2025
A different kind of grand opening
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February 17, 2025
Sign up for Youth Basketball this Winter
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February 17, 2025
Get ready for the fitness Flexi Pass Sale the week of January 5
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February 17, 2025
Mark your calendars now for Free Fitness Week January 5 - 11.
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February 17, 2025
The new Health and Wellness Center cuts the ribbon on January 4
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February 17, 2025
Remember to enter the 2025 Best in Show Photographic Print Competition
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February 17, 2025
Get a free injury evaluation December 17 at Phillips Recreation Center
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February 17, 2025
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with free and family activities at Anita Purves Nature Center
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February 17, 2025
Health and Wellness Center memberships are on sale this week
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February 17, 2025
Open swim at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center during the Holdiays
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February 17, 2025
Registration open for Winter and Spring Park District Programs
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February 17, 2025
Teens can meet up this Friday and make a difference in their community
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February 17, 2025
Join those who love reading December 7
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February 17, 2025
The January - April 2025 program guide is online