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Open Gym Basketball continues into the spring

Friday, March 21, 2025

Open Bym Basketball is every Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m.

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Come to the free Ukulele Jam every Wednesday night at Phillips Recreation Center

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

The jam is from 6 - 8 p.m.

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Enjoy the warmer weather and check out the new PrairiePlay at Meadowbrook Park

Thursday, March 13, 2025

The playground has many new features and is more accessible.

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Urbana Park District is hiring

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Full time, part time, seasonal, office and operations jobs are open.

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Sign up for Youth Soccer this Spring at Urbana Park District

Friday, February 14, 2025

Soccer available for people age four through grade nine!

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Enjoy Smores and a nice walk at Crystal Lake Park this Sunday

Friday, February 7, 2025

S'mores Social and Stroll is from 3 - 5:00 p.m.

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New Pickleball League begins February 4

Monday, January 20, 2025

This new league is for people of all ages and all abilities.

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Free opportunity for teens to hang out and have fun this semester

Thursday, January 16, 2025

The Teen Hangout Zone is monthly at Phillips Recreation Center.

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Toddler Art Playgroup is back in 2025

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

The playgroup is select Tuesdays from 4-6:30 p.m.

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A Winter round of Smores Social and Stroll begins this weekend at Crystal Lake Park

Friday, January 10, 2025

Enjoy a winter stroll and a sweet treat FREE from the park district.

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Start your career with Urbana Park District February 6

Friday, January 10, 2025

Come to the FREE job fair February 6, from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at Phillips Recreation Center.

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Sign up for Family Date Night February 1 at Phillips Recreation Center

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Date night is 6 - 8 p.m. All ages with an adult welcome!

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Mark your calendars now for Read Across America March 8 at Lincoln Square

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Read Across America is free for all ages!

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Sign up for Youth Basketball this Winter

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Youth basketball is for everyone in grades 1 - 8.

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Celebrate the Winter Solstice with free and family activities at Anita Purves Nature Center

Monday, December 9, 2024

All events are free from 4 - 7 p.m., on December 20, at the nature center.

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Open Gym Basketball returns to Brookens Gym Sunday afternoons

Friday, November 15, 2024

Open Gym Basketball runs from 1 - 5 p.m.

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Learn more about Chief Shemauger

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

There is a fascinating oral history about the revered Native American Chief that has a park named after him.

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Come to the Pre-Pride Youth and Family Party September 20 at Phillips Recreation Center

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Free events focused on families, teens, and littles.

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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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Everyone is invited to free Take a Child Outside Week activities beginning September 21

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Take a Child Outside Week runs September 21 - 28.

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New sculpture installed and dedicated at the Meadowbrook Park Wandell Sculpture Garden

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

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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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Join a most unique and free book club this Fall

Saturday, September 7, 2024

The Walker's Book Club meets the first Saturday of the month from now through December 7.

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Teens! Join the FRESH crew and make an impact in your community!

Friday, September 6, 2024

The FRESH crew meets the first Saturday of the month.

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