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New Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners seated

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

The board will serve from 2025 - 2027.

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Sign up for the Nadiators Swim Team this summer

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

The Nadiators are based at Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center

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Enjoy Free Outdoor Summer Fitness programs at Urbana Park District

Monday, May 12, 2025

The park district will offer free Yoga, Tai Chi, and Zumba classes

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Neighborhood Nights offers a free concert every Wednesday in June and July

Thursday, May 8, 2025

There's a free concert in a different park every Wednesday during June and July.

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Urbana Park District breaks ground at Weaver Park for new bike pavilion

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

New pavilion and paved parking lot is at the Kickapoo Rail Trail trailhead.

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Community Celebrates New PrairiePlay Playground at Meadowbrook Park

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

The playground is open from dawn until dusk.

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Buy a ticket for the May 23 Lake House Candlelight Serenade

Monday, May 5, 2025

Enjoy beautiful live music and an evening boat ride around Crystal Lake Park.

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Boat Rentals are open at Crystal Lake Park

Saturday, May 3, 2025

Rent a paddle boat, kayak or canoe for a half hour or an hour.

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Learn different languages on Zoom this summer

Friday, May 2, 2025

These classes are taught live by Language in Action

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Macomb Park District Executive Director hired to lead Urbana Park District

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Board of Commissioners votes to hire Rachel Lenz as the next Executive Director

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Take mom on a nice bike ride on May 11

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

The Mother's Day Bide Ride begins at Anita Purves Nature Center.

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Be sure to celebrate PrairiePlay at Meadowbrook Park May 3

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

The PairiePlay grand opening is from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., this coming Saturday.

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Sign up for Chair Yoga at Urbana Park District

Monday, April 28, 2025

Chair Yoga is every Wednesday at Phillips Recreation Center

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Urbana Park District Celebrates Arbor Day at Preston Williams Elementary School

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Kids participated in activities and learned about the importance of trees.

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Check out the refurbished South Ridge Park

Friday, April 25, 2025

The park is accessible and boasts refurbished and wider pathways.

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Health & Wellness Center opening at 10 AM on April 26

Thursday, April 24, 2025

The center is on the route for the Illinois Marathon.

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Look for work to begin at Weaver Park on the Kickapoo Rail Trail trailhead

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Work to begin in a week and be complete later this Fall.

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Teens can help the environment and serve the community this spring and summer

Monday, April 21, 2025

Volunteer in park district natural areas and beautify Urbana!

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Boat Rentals at Crystal Lake Park open May 3

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Rent boats, kayaks and paddle boats for 30 or 60 minutes.

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Congratulations to the 2025 Youth Summer Theatre cast

Friday, April 18, 2025

Tickets to Anastasia go on sale June 23

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Earth Day for Everyone will have rainy day activities in case of bad weather April 19

Friday, April 18, 2025

The celebration will go on rain or shine.

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Help determine the future of Urbana Park District by joining the Urbana Park District Advisory Committee

Thursday, April 17, 2025

This volunteer position is for one, three-year term.

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Urbana Park District hiring part-time office staff at Phillips Recreation Center

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

This is a year-round position.

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New sculpture on display at Meadowbrook Park

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Artist Larry Young loans the park district another beautiful work.

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Sign up for the pickleball league this May and June at the park district

Monday, April 14, 2025

The league begins May 5 at the Health & Wellness Center

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