Make a Donation
The Urbana Park District relies on donations to help support some of the most used and well-loved programs.
Some donations are best suited for the Urbana Parks Foundation, as they can hold donations for longer periods of time to help with long-range projects the park district undertakes.
Many donations can be accepted by the Urbana Park District and help with immediate needs. Here are a few examples of ways to donate directly to the Urbana Park District:
Youth Scholarship Fund
Your donation can help families with financial need to take advantage of park district programs. We can provide assistance to many more families with your help. You can write a check and send it to Youth Scholarship Fund | Urbana Park District | 303 W. University Avenue | Urbana, IL 61801.
You can also donate online when registering for a program or event. Just click the donate box before you check out.
Tributes and Memorials
Consider the donation of a growing gift of nature as a way to honor a loved one, friend or special occasion. The Urbana Park District works hard to maintain its urban forest within its parks. Your donation can purchase a tree that will benefit so many who visit our parks. It can be a lasting tribute and beautiful reminder for years to come.
Memorials can also be park bench, or other more significant park amenity. Memorial and tribute trees located in Crystal Lake Park will help us with our reforestation program. For more information about this program contact Planning and Operations Office Manager, Charles Rogers at 217-344-9583.
Sponsor an Education Animal
The Urbana Park District houses a number of native animals at the Anita Purves Nature Center. Most have injuries that would compromise their survival in the wild, or were captive bred. All the animals are on exhibit and used for educational programs with schools, scouts and the general public.
Sponsorship is a great way to support environmental education in Champaign County. This program generates funds for the care, housing and feeding of the center’s education animals. By sponsoring an education animal at Anita Purves Nature Center, you help to provide for the care of that animal. Sponsorships are available for families/individuals, classrooms, birthdays, or other gift occasions.
Connecting Classes with Nature Sponsor Program
Every year, Urbana Park District hosts thousands of school children on field trips to learn about nature and the environment. For some students, this is their first exposure to natural areas. Teachers can bring their classes for a School Tour through Busey Woods, Weaver Park Wetland, or Meadowbrook Park’s Spomer Prairie. Two major obstacles prevent more students from participating in these field trips: available program funds and transportation.
You can help more students attend nature education programs at the Urbana Park District, and gain exposure for your business. Contact Kelsey Beccue at 217-367-1536 for more information.
For other opportunities to donate, please visit the Urbana Parks Foundation website.
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October 20, 2024
Make sure your dog gets exercise this fall at the Urbana Park District Dog Park
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October 20, 2024
The next FRESH Teen Hangout Zone is coming up October 18
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October 20, 2024
Tasty treats the second Sunday of the month in our parks
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October 20, 2024
Remember to sign up for a free injury screening from Athletico on October 15
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October 20, 2024
Sign up for Forest School at Anita Purves Nature Center
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October 20, 2024
Several Age Friendly Activities offered at Urbana Park District this Fall
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October 20, 2024
Open swim at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center during the week of October 14
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October 20, 2024
Free Financial Wellness Workshop October 9 focuses on credit scores
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October 20, 2024
Special Walkers Book Club this weekend highlights climate change
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October 20, 2024
Take part in the free Great Pumpkin Hunt all October
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October 20, 2024
Learn how to lose weight in a healthy way for free October 14
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October 20, 2024
Celebrate America Recycles Day at Anita Purves Nature Center on November 2
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October 20, 2024
Get a free injury screening this month from Athletico Physical Therapy
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October 20, 2024
Free Sunday Morning Bird Walks enter the final month
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October 20, 2024
Sign up for the family-friendly Nature Tales and Trails at Anita Purves Nature Center
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October 20, 2024
Sign up today for the Halloween Water Carnival October 19 at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center
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October 20, 2024
Sign up for a live model drawing class this October at Phillips Recreation Center
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October 20, 2024
Urbana Park District debuts new website
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October 20, 2024
Take a look from the air at the progress of the Prairie Play Playground
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October 20, 2024
Work on Meadowbrook Park parking lot pushed back a week
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October 20, 2024
Everyone is invited to free Take a Child Outside Week activities beginning September 21
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October 20, 2024
Come to the Pre-Pride Youth and Family Party September 20 at Phillips Recreation Center
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October 20, 2024
New sculpture installed and dedicated at the Meadowbrook Park Wandell Sculpture Garden
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October 20, 2024
Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners Approves Prairie and Weaver Park Master Plans for future recreation and natural areas needs
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October 20, 2024
Meadowbrook Park parking lot off of Windsor Road to close this week
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October 20, 2024
Join a most unique and free book club this Fall
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October 20, 2024
The FREE Central Illinois Bat Festival is coming up soon at Urbana Park District!
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October 20, 2024
Teens! Join the FRESH crew and make an impact in your community!
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October 20, 2024
Free Sunday Morning Bird Walks are underway
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October 20, 2024
Here is the schedule for the free FRESH Teen Hangout Zones for the 2024-2025 school year
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October 20, 2024
Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center announces September - December hours for the public
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October 20, 2024
Check out the Fall art show at Anita Purves Nature Center.
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October 20, 2024
Urbana Park District is hiring swim instructors for 2024 - 2025
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October 20, 2024
Final weekend of swimming at Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center for 2024
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October 20, 2024
Sign up for High Intensity Interval Training fitness class this Fall at Urbana Park District
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October 20, 2024
Learn the art of home buying for FREE at Urbana Park District September 16
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October 20, 2024
Registration deadlines coming up soon for first round of Fall fitness classes
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October 20, 2024
Final week of swimming at Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center for 2024
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October 20, 2024
Mark your calendars now for the FREE Central Illinois Bat Festival September 28!
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October 20, 2024
Sign up for Mat Pilates this Fall at Urbana Park District
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October 20, 2024
Deadline Extended! Sign up for Adult Co-Rec Kickball today!
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October 20, 2024
Learn to draw with live models at Urbana Park District this Fall
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October 20, 2024
Sign up for Unity Steppers this Fall at Urbana Park District!
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October 20, 2024
Final Play Days in the Park for this summer August 29 at Ivanhoe Estates
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October 20, 2024
Free Fitness Week coming September 3 - 6
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October 20, 2024
Calling all Skateboaders! Join the Park District and Skeuwep for the FREE Skate Fest August 31!
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October 20, 2024
Construction of the Meadowbrook Park Prairie Play playground entering final stages
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October 20, 2024
Join us this fall for the FREE Toddler Music Group this Fall at Phillips Recreation Center!
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October 20, 2024
Get a free injury screening this fall at Urbana Park District
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October 20, 2024
Free Sunday Morning Bird Walks for the Fall Begin September 1