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Sign up for soccer this spring at Urbana Park District

Monday, February 9, 2026

Soccer is for kids in Pre-K and first through ninth grade.

Be a lifeguard this summer at Urbana Park District!

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Help Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center go this summer!

Sign your child up for ballet this Winter

Friday, February 6, 2026

Ballet is available for kids ages 4 - 6.

Congratulations to the 2026 Best In Show Photographic Print Competition Winners!

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Check out the photos February 7 - 22 at Lincoln Square

Sign up for family fun and learning during Family STEM Night

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

All evenings are free for the whole family.

Celebrate literacy and community March 7 at Read Across America

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Read Across America is at Lincoln Square Mall from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Everything is free.

Join the coolest free musical jam each week!

Monday, February 2, 2026

The Ukulele Jam meets every Wednesday evening at Phillips Recreation Center.

Two chances to go on an Owl Prowl at Urbana Park District

Saturday, January 31, 2026

The Owl Prowl for All is on Feburary 27 and the Adults Only Owl Prowl is March 7.

Be sure to check out award-winning area photographers at Best in Show beginning February 7

Friday, January 30, 2026

Best in Show is at Lincoln Square from February 7 - 22.

Sign up for the second session of Winter fitness classes at Urbana Park District

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Sign up for the Game Night Social on February 20

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

This is a great, laid-back night of fun for all ages!

Join us for The Great Backyard Bird Count in February!

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Count birds in your own backyard February 13 - 16.

Sign up for Full Moon Yoga February 1

Monday, January 26, 2026

Full Moon Yoga is at the Health & Wellness Center.

Urbana Park District to Receive $600,000 State Grant for King Park Revitalization

Monday, January 26, 2026

The grant will help in the $1.2 million park upgrade.

People ages 3-6 can sign up for Tiny Art Adventures this summer

Friday, January 23, 2026

People in grades 4 - 7 can learn to be Safe at Home

Thursday, January 22, 2026

This February 28, class is for people who want to learn how to stay at home by themselves.

Connecting You to Nature Hikes return starting in February!

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Explore nature at the park district during these free hikes.

Swimming lessons for all ages at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center this Winter!

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The free Teen Hangout Zone is back in 2026!

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

All teens are welcome at Phillips Recreation Center.

Urbana Park District MLK Day Hours

Saturday, January 17, 2026

The holiday on Monday means some different schedules for park district facilities

European Black Alder tree removal to begin at Meadowbrook Park

Friday, January 16, 2026

Invasive tree will be replace with native plantings and native trees.

Hurry and enter the 2026 Best in Show Photographic Print Competition

Thursday, January 15, 2026

People age 60 and better can come to the Wits Healthy Ageing

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The free event happens once a month at Phillps Recreation Center.

Get a free injury screening at the Health & Wellness Center

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Athletico injury screenings are select Tuesdays.

Several chances to learn and play the dulcimer in 2026 at the park district

Monday, January 12, 2026

The park district is offering beginning and advanced dulcimer classes, plus a free weekly jam!

Due to technical issues, the Health & Wellness Center can only accept cash or check for transactions. Health & Wellness Center members can still use the building. All fitness classes are on as scheduled. We are sorry for the inconvenience.