Free Meadowbrook Park Walking Tour rescheduled to May 30

5/2/26

The public is invited to "Meadowbrook: A History" Walking Tour, on May 30, at 9:30 a.m., at Meadowbrook Park.

This has been rescheduled from earlier in April.

While free, please register for the event. Register at the link below.

Former Urbana Park District Commissioner, Roger Digges, will conduct the tour and tell the story about how the park district turned a farm into one of the most popular regional parks that draws visitors from all over. Meet at the Garden Pavilion off of Race Street and the tour will start from there.

The tour is approximately two miles long on accessible paved trails.

Call the park district at (217) 384-4062 for more information or to sign up for the tour. All are welcome to the Meadowbrook Park walking tour on May 30!

"Meadowbrook: A History" Walking Tour - FREE

Meadowbrook: A History by Roger Digges, tells the story of how the Urbana Park District turned a farm into an iconic park that provides a unique blend of nature, art, recreation, and learning. Join this walking tour led by the author to witness firsthand Meadowbrook Park’s rich history. Meet at the Garden Pavilion at the Race Street entrance at 9:30am, and the tour will depart from there. The walk will cover approximately 2 miles along accessible paved paths.

Copies of the book are available for purchase for $29.00 each + tax at the Anita Purves Nature Center’s Nature Store. Call 217-384-4062 for more information.

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Anita Purves Nature Center

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Sat: May. 30

9:30 am: 2h

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