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Take the first fitness class on us!

Monday, August 10, 2026

Your first fitness class is free this Fall at Urbana Park District.

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Buy a ticket today for the Lake House Candlelight Serenade September 5

Sunday, August 9, 2026

The serenade is from 8:30 - 10 p.m.

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The Anita Purves Nature Center will be closed August 8 - 16

Friday, August 7, 2026

The nature center will be closed for deep cleaning.

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SkateFest '26 is September 5 at the Health & Wellness Center!

Friday, August 7, 2026

Everything is free. If it rolls, it belongs!

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Health & Wellness Center will close for cleaning

Thursday, August 6, 2026

HAWC closed for deep cleaning August 10 - 25.

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Urbana Park District looks to fill a Board of Commissioners vacancy

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Complete an application by August 24, 2026.

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Connecting You to Nature hikes are free for all ages this Fall!

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Hike in different natural areas in September, October, and November.

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Come discover the wonderful world of bats September 26 at Urbana Park District

Monday, August 3, 2026

The third annual Central Illinois Bat Festival is September 26.

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Support Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation by buying a ... flamingo?!

Sunday, August 2, 2026

The Flamazing Race is August 14 at 5 p.m.

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Get your Fall fitness plans in place and buy an Urbana Park District Flexi Pass

Saturday, August 1, 2026

The Flexi Pass sale begins August 31.

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Accessible After School Program offered at Phillips Recreation Center this school year

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Sign up now for the Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation program.

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A new day and time for the Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners' August meeting

Thursday, July 30, 2026

The board will meet August 3, at the Perkins Road Park.

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New Sculpture at Meadowbrook Park

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

The Wandell Sculpture Garden gets a new work from artist Micki LeMieux.

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Reminder: Three more Non-Residents Days at the pool this season

Sunday, July 26, 2026

Everyone swims at resident rates these three days.

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Sign up for Pop-Up Dance Class in August and September

Friday, July 24, 2026

Classes are at Phillips Recreation Center.

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The next Conversation Cafe is August 6

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

The evening is free and people do not need to register.

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The next Full Moon Yoga is July 29 at the Health & Wellness Center

Monday, July 20, 2026

The session is from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.

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Next free Karaoke Sing-Along is July 23

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Everything is free at the Health & Wellness Center.

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July is Parks and Recreation Month!

Friday, July 17, 2026

Hear the proclamation from Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams.

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Sign up for the next session of Early Morning Vinyasa

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Vinyasa is Tuesday and Thursday beginning July 21 at the Health & Wellness Center.

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Sign up for the Mermaid Party at the pool!

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

The party is Saturday, August 8, from 9 - 10:30 a.m.

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Sign up for the Fall Wood Bat Baseball League

Monday, July 13, 2026

The league is for baseball players in grades 9 - 12.

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Time running out to take advantage of Early Bird registration for Safe@Home

Friday, July 10, 2026

This is a program for people ages 9 - 13 who want to learn to stay at home.

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Teen FRESH Crew keeps parks clean and healthy this summer

Thursday, July 9, 2026

People in grades 6 - 12 are invited to help each Wednesday

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Perkins Road Dog Park still open during city road construction

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Follow marked detour signs.

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