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Federal grant money helps Weaver and Prairie Park renovations move forward

Friday, February 27, 2026

$250,000 in federal Community Project Funding dollars secured through congresswoman Nikki Budzinski.

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Park district to conduct controlled burn in three locations Feb. 25

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Controlled burn at Meadowbrook Park, Crystal Lake Park and Ambucs Park.

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European Black Alder removal and restoration at Meadowbrook Park Continues

Monday, February 23, 2026

Workers will grind stumps this week and then move forward with native plantings.

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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.

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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.

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Work at the entrance of Phillips Recreation Center from August 22 - 26

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Workers will improve the entrance for ease of access.

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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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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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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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Celebrate the new PrairiePlay at Meadowbrook Park May 3.

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Join the free celebration May 3, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Urbana Park District wants public input about future King Park improvements

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

A public meeting is scheduled for March 27, at Martin Luther King Elementary from 5 - 7 p.m.

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Look for improvements to South Ridge Park in March

Thursday, February 20, 2025

There will be renovations to the walking trails.

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Public invited to learn more and give input about the next Kickapoo Rail Trail project

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

A construction open house is February 12, at the Health & Wellness Center

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New PrairiePlay playground at Meadowbrook Park is open to the public

Thursday, October 31, 2024

The new, accessible playground off of Windsor Road is open from dawn until dusk.

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Take a look from the air at the progress of the Prairie Play Playground

Sunday, September 29, 2024

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Work on Meadowbrook Park parking lot pushed back a week

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Closure to last between September 18 - 23.

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Meadowbrook Park parking lot off of Windsor Road to close this week

Monday, September 9, 2024

Workers expect the parking lot next to the playground to be closed this Wednesday - Friday.

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Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners Approves Prairie and Weaver Park Master Plans for future recreation and natural areas needs

Monday, September 9, 2024

New plans approved after extensive public input.

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Construction of the Meadowbrook Park Prairie Play playground entering final stages

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Park district workers hoping for a September grand opening.

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The Prairie Play construction project is on pace for a late summer opening

Sunday, July 28, 2024

The new Meadowbrook Park playground will be ready in early September.

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Public invited to give input about Weaver and Prairie Park Master Plans

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

This is a chance to examine the park plans and speak with park district staff about the plans.

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Moving along - Meadowbrook Park Playground construction update

Saturday, June 29, 2024

Check out the latest construction photos of the Meadowbrook Park Playground from the air!

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The new Meadowbrook Park Playground is taking shape

Sunday, June 16, 2024

The new playground will open later this Fall.

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Take a peek at the Urbana Park District Health and Wellness Center construction progress!

Friday, June 14, 2024

The center will be open this Fall.

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Two big construction projects moving along at Urbana Park District

Monday, May 6, 2024

The Health and Wellness Center and the new Meadowbrook Park playground are on schedule.

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