News

July is Parks and Recreation Month!

Friday, July 17, 2026

Hear the proclamation from Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams.

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Perkins Road Dog Park still open during city road construction

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Follow marked detour signs.

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Urbana Park District Independence Day Holiday Schedule

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Here is a rundown of park district schedules and activities this weekend

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Visit a park district tree almost as old as the United States!

Monday, June 29, 2026

The Constitution Tree in Leal Park is at least 240 years old.

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Urbana Park District closing at 5 p.m., on June 17 due to threatening weather

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Parents need to pick up camp kids between 2 - 3 p.m.

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2026 Memorial Day hours for Urbana Park District Facilities

Monday, May 18, 2026

Here's the weekend schedule.

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Free Meadowbrook Park Walking Tour rescheduled to May 30

Saturday, May 2, 2026

The event begins at 9:30 a.m. Lean more about this amazing park!

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Summer Program Guide is now online!

Friday, March 27, 2026

Registration opens April 1.

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Urbana Park District Hiring Grounds Maintenance Technician

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Fill out an application until March 16.

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Urbana Park District hiring accountant for business operations

Thursday, March 5, 2026

People have until March 9 to apply.

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Urbana Park District MLK Day Hours

Saturday, January 17, 2026

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

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Come to the FREE Part Time and Seasonal Job Fair February 5

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Jobs available in aquatics, customer service, operations staff and more.

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Apply now for Summer camp jobs at Urbana Park District!

Monday, December 15, 2025

Our camp job board is open!

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Urbana Park District pride events for this weeknd

Thursday, October 23, 2025

The park district will host two events and participate in the pride parade.

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Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners meetings to start at 6 p.m.

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Board votes to start an hour earlier.

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Urbana Park District debuts a new way to contact the district and get announcements

Monday, September 29, 2025

Using Saint Charles, IL, based VoyagerNetz, people can now send and receive text messages with park district employees.

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Learn more about the History of Meadowbrook in a free walking tour on October 4

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Learn more about this fascinating, beautiful park.

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After School Program returning to Urbana Park District Schools in October

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Urbana Park District will run the SPLASH program this fall.

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Katie Bickers receives 40 Under 40 recognition

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Bickers is the Community Outreach & Wellness Coordinator.

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All invited to the weekly Ukulele Jam this Fall at Phillips Recreation Center

Monday, August 25, 2025

The jam is every Wednesday from 6 - 8 p.m.

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Sign up today for Fall soccer at Urbana Park District

Monday, July 21, 2025

Soccer is for people from age 4 through ninth grade.

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Play Day in the Park July 24

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Play Days at Ivanhoe Estates at 5:30.

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Several fun events and programs at the park district in July

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Follow our website for all activities!

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Holiday schedule for Urbana Park District

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The pool and lake house are open; offices and other facilities are closed.

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27th Jettie Rhodes Day celebration brought the community together

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Hundreds turned out to King Park June 28 for the fun.

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