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.
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.
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June 4, 2026
Belt out your favorite Karaoke tunes for FREE this summer at the Health & Wellness Center
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June 4, 2026
Rest for Teachers helps educators recover after a busy school year
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June 4, 2026
People age 60 and better are invited to the FREE Wits Workout
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June 4, 2026
Join the FREE Ukulele Jam at Phillips Recreation Center Wednesdays this Summer
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June 4, 2026
Join FREE Fitness in the Park this Summer!
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June 4, 2026
Sign up for the competitive Pickleball Rec League this summer
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June 4, 2026
Join the FREE Dulcimer Jam Tuesdays at Phillips Recreation Center
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June 4, 2026
Sign up for the Anderson Flower and Garden Trip to Anderson Japanese Gardens
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June 4, 2026
Young people can learn to stay at home alone thanks to a special course at Urbana Park District
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June 4, 2026
Time running out to register for the first round of summer fitness classes
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June 4, 2026
Go back to the fifth grade playground and sign up for Co-Rec Kickball this summer!
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June 4, 2026
Sign up for swim lessons today!
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June 4, 2026
Sign up for Co-Rec Volleyball this summer
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June 4, 2026
Join the Nadiators swim team this summer
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June 4, 2026
Free Meadowbrook Park Walking Tour rescheduled to May 30
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June 4, 2026
Join the Dog Park and give your pet a place to roam!
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June 4, 2026
Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center opens May 23
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June 4, 2026
Teens can volunteer their time to keep their community beautiful!
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June 4, 2026
Boating in Crystal Lake Park begins May 2!
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June 4, 2026
Learn easy and fun tunes on the Dulcimer
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June 4, 2026
Congratulations Youth Summer Theatre cast members!
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June 4, 2026
Sign up for Teen Hangout Camp this summer at Urbana Park District
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June 4, 2026
Sign up for an interesting Afro-Brazilian class at Urbana Park District!
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June 4, 2026
Join the park district for the Candlelight Serenade May 22!
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June 4, 2026
Little ones ages 3 - 6 can enjoy Tiny Art Adventures this summer
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June 4, 2026
Creative Senior Connections encourages community this summer
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June 4, 2026
Check out the Spring Tap Showcase May 5 at Phillips Recreation Center
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June 4, 2026
Join Illinois Science Explorers this summer for Family STEM Night!
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June 4, 2026
Get ready for Free Fitness Week beginning May 4 at Urbana Park District!
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June 4, 2026
Sign up for High Intensity Interval Training this Summer at the Health & Wellness Center
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June 4, 2026
Join Conversation Cafe monthly at Urbana Park District
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June 4, 2026
Get ready for Early Childhood Interactive Adventures this summer at Urbana Park District
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June 4, 2026
Connect with nature for free this spring and summer at Urbana Park District
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June 4, 2026
Free program teaches all ages to be comfortable around bees
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June 4, 2026
Zumba Gold offered for people wanting a gentler workout
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June 4, 2026
Age-Friendly strengthening class offered this spring at Urbana Park District
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June 4, 2026
Urbana Park District invites the public to 'Earth Day for Everyone' on April 18
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June 4, 2026
Learn to calm the mind and body through Somatic Yoga at Urbana Park District
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June 4, 2026
Celebrate Lightning's Birthday May 1!
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June 4, 2026
Sign your youngsters up for Co-Rec T-Ball this spring!
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June 4, 2026
The next Full Moon Yoga is April 1
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June 4, 2026
Summer Program Guide is now online!
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June 4, 2026
Urbana and Champaign Park Districts ‘March for Peace’ April 4
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June 4, 2026
All ages invited to learn about wetlands for FREE April 25
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June 4, 2026
Join the City Nature Challenge April 24 - 27
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June 4, 2026
Best in Show is a family affair for the Borbely family
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June 4, 2026
Mark your calendars now for the Boneyard Arts Festival from April 10 - 12
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June 4, 2026
Watch out for a dinosaur roaming the Wandell Sculpture Garden!
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June 4, 2026
Come swim at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center all this week!
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June 4, 2026
Urbana Park District hiring an Organic Garden Supervisor