Park & Natural Area Guidelines
The Urbana Park District manages approximately 575 acres, including lands owned and leased.
Unless otherwise posted, Urbana's parks are open daily sunrise-sunset. Rental facilities may be open later by special arrangement.
Please treat your parks well…
- Leave parks clean and litter-free.
- Damaging park property is subject to fine.
- Fires are allowed only in grills, designated areas or by specialty-permit.
- Collecting or harvesting of plants or other items is not permitted.
- Cycling is permitted on paved paths only.
Please treat others well…
- Avoid loud music and disorderly conduct.
- Observe posted speed limits.
- Yield to pedestrians on trails.
- Leave firearms, weapons and fireworks at home!
Please notify us if…
Your group of 25 or more is planning a visit to one of our parks or natural areas
by calling 217-367-1544.
Please note about pets…
- Keep all animals leashed.
- Pet owners are expected to remove pet excrement immediately.
- Urbana Dog Park offers space for off-leash activity.
Breaking or not following park rules will result in penalty.
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- Events
- News
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August 21, 2026
Take the first fitness class on us!
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August 21, 2026
Buy a ticket today for the Lake House Candlelight Serenade September 5
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August 21, 2026
The Anita Purves Nature Center will be closed August 8 - 16
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August 21, 2026
SkateFest '26 is September 5 at the Health & Wellness Center!
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August 21, 2026
Health & Wellness Center will close for cleaning
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August 21, 2026
Urbana Park District looks to fill a Board of Commissioners vacancy
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August 21, 2026
Connecting You to Nature hikes are free for all ages this Fall!
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August 21, 2026
Come discover the wonderful world of bats September 26 at Urbana Park District
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August 21, 2026
Support Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation by buying a ... flamingo?!
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August 21, 2026
Get your Fall fitness plans in place and buy an Urbana Park District Flexi Pass
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August 21, 2026
Accessible After School Program offered at Phillips Recreation Center this school year
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August 21, 2026
A new day and time for the Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners' August meeting
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August 21, 2026
New Sculpture at Meadowbrook Park
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August 21, 2026
Reminder: Three more Non-Residents Days at the pool this season
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August 21, 2026
Sign up for Pop-Up Dance Class in August and September
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August 21, 2026
The next Conversation Cafe is August 6
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August 21, 2026
The next Full Moon Yoga is July 29 at the Health & Wellness Center
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August 21, 2026
Next free Karaoke Sing-Along is July 23
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August 21, 2026
July is Parks and Recreation Month!
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August 21, 2026
Sign up for the next session of Early Morning Vinyasa
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August 21, 2026
Sign up for the Mermaid Party at the pool!
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August 21, 2026
Sign up for the Fall Wood Bat Baseball League
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August 21, 2026
Time running out to take advantage of Early Bird registration for Safe@Home
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August 21, 2026
Teen FRESH Crew keeps parks clean and healthy this summer
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August 21, 2026
Perkins Road Dog Park still open during city road construction
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August 21, 2026
The next Non-Resident Day at the pool is July 18
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August 21, 2026
Mark your calendars now for the Crystal Lake Park Art Fair
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August 21, 2026
Fun and games at the pool on Independence Day
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August 21, 2026
Please do not vandalize Urbana Park District trees
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August 21, 2026
Urbana Park District Independence Day Holiday Schedule
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August 21, 2026
Sign kids up for Fall Youth Soccer today
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August 21, 2026
Visit a park district tree almost as old as the United States!
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August 21, 2026
Sponsor an Anita Purves Nature Center animal!
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August 21, 2026
Next Creative Senior Connections is July 10 at Phillips Recreation Center
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August 21, 2026
Open Dance Studio at Phillips Recreation Center
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August 21, 2026
Celebrate Moths in July at Anita Purves Nature Center
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August 21, 2026
Tickets now on sale for the Youth Summer Theatre production of Frozen!
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August 21, 2026
The next Full Moon Yoga is June 29 at the Health & Wellness Center
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August 21, 2026
Urbana Park District schedule for Juneteenth
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August 21, 2026
Kids can learn to be Safe@Home August 6
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August 21, 2026
Urbana Park District closing at 5 p.m., on June 17 due to threatening weather
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August 21, 2026
Sign up for the Samba Drum Ensemble this July at Urbana Park District
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August 21, 2026
Sign up for the second round of Zumba Gold
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August 21, 2026
Register now for the second round of fitness classes at Urbana Park District
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August 21, 2026
Teens can help keep our parks beautiful this summer
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August 21, 2026
Come out to the next Family STEM Night June 11 at the Health & Wellness Center
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August 21, 2026
Join a free hike and learn more about nighttime pollinators
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August 21, 2026
Two Non-Resident Days at the Pool this June
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August 21, 2026
Celebrate Juneteenth at Prairie Park June 17
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August 21, 2026
All invited to Jettie Rhodes Day June 27 in King Park