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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!

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!

Sign up for Youth Basketball this Winter

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Youth basketball is for everyone in grades 1 - 8.

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.

Open Gym Basketball returns to Brookens Gym Sunday afternoons

Friday, November 15, 2024

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

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.

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.

Work on Meadowbrook Park parking lot pushed back a week

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Closure to last between September 18 - 23.

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.

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

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

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.

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.

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.

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.

The FREE Central Illinois Bat Festival is coming up soon at Urbana Park District!

Friday, September 6, 2024

The Bat Festival is September 28, at Anita Purves Nature Center and Crystal Lake Park.

Free Sunday Morning Bird Walks are underway

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Sunday Morning Bird Walks run through October 27.

Here is the schedule for the free FRESH Teen Hangout Zones for the 2024-2025 school year

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

All events are FREE at Phillips Recreation Center.

Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center announces September - December hours for the public

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

The indoor pool is available to rent.

Check out the Fall art show at Anita Purves Nature Center.

Monday, September 2, 2024

Urbana Park District is hiring swim instructors for 2024 - 2025

Sunday, September 1, 2024

Help the public learn how to swim this Fall and Winter!

Final weekend of swimming at Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center for 2024

Friday, August 30, 2024

The pool will be open through Labor Day Monday.

Sign up for High Intensity Interval Training fitness class this Fall at Urbana Park District

Thursday, August 29, 2024

H.I.I.T. Revolution is Tuesdays at Phillips Recreation Center.

Learn the art of home buying for FREE at Urbana Park District September 16

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

The event is free at Phillips Recreation Center.

Registration deadlines coming up soon for first round of Fall fitness classes

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Final week of swimming at Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center for 2024

Monday, August 26, 2024

The pool is open through Labor Day, September 2.