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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January 3, 2026
Sign up now for swim lessons this Winter
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January 3, 2026
Take the 12 Days of Fitmas Challenge at the Health & Wellness Center this month!
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January 3, 2026
Get ready to celebrate the Winter Solstice December 12 at Anita Purves Nature Center
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January 3, 2026
Last teen hangout zone for 2025 this Friday at Phillips Recreation Center
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January 3, 2026
Volunteering to work in our natural areas is a rewarding experience - just ask one!
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January 3, 2026
Phillips Recreation Center will be closed for annual cleaning December 20 - January 4
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January 3, 2026
Take a holiday swim this month at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center
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January 3, 2026
Last FRESH Crew Volunteer Day for 2025 is December 12 at Busey Woods
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January 3, 2026
Registration for Summer 2026 Camps opens February 7, 2026
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January 3, 2026
Sledding and cross country skiing opportunities in Urbana parks
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January 3, 2026
What's open and what's closed this Thanksgiving Weekend
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January 3, 2026
Check out the Winter Tap Showcase December 10 at Phillips Recreation Center
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January 3, 2026
Summer 2026 pool memberships are on sale starting Friday!
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January 3, 2026
Sign up for Youth Basketball 2026
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January 3, 2026
Register for the Holiday Camp this December
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January 3, 2026
People age 55 and up are invited to the Step Into Strength Winter Walking Group
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January 3, 2026
Urbana Park District hiring swim instructors
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January 3, 2026
Celebrate the Winter Solstice December 12 at Anita Purves Nature Center
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January 3, 2026
Donate to the Youth Scholarship Fund this Holiday season
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January 3, 2026
Anita Purves Nature Center ready to bring education to you
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January 3, 2026
2025 Turkey Trot T-Shirts on Sale Now!
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January 3, 2026
Veteran's Day schedule at the park district
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January 3, 2026
Sign up for Candy House Creations December 6 at Phillips Recreation Center!
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January 3, 2026
Celebrate America Recycles Day for free November 15 at Anita Purves Nature Center
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January 3, 2026
Nature Center Pre-K Fridays Begin November 14
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January 3, 2026
Celebrate one year of the Health & Wellness Center January 3, 2026
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January 3, 2026
Health & Wellness Center celebrates 2000 members in 10-months of operation
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January 3, 2026
Everyone invited to the 58th Annual Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Morning at Crystal Lake Park
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January 3, 2026
Sign up for the next session of Immerse Yoga on November 9
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January 3, 2026
Brush up on a second language November 6 at the Health & Wellness Center
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January 3, 2026
Sign up for Creative Senior Connections on November 14
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January 3, 2026
Enter the 2026 Best in Show Photographic Print Competition today
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January 3, 2026
Three more chances this Fall for teens to help our parks.
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January 3, 2026
U of I researchers study the tick population in Meadowbrook Park
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January 3, 2026
Urbana Park District pride events for this weeknd
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January 3, 2026
Plan now to attend the next S'mores Social on November 9 at Larson Park
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January 3, 2026
The next Toddler Art Playgroup is October 30 at Phillips Recreation Center
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January 3, 2026
The free Teen Hangout Zone is this Friday at Phillips Recreation Center
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January 3, 2026
Still time to sign up for water exercise at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center
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January 3, 2026
Sign your kids up for day camps in November and December when Urbana School District is on break
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January 3, 2026
Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners meetings to start at 6 p.m.
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January 3, 2026
Two more chances to go bird watching this Fall
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January 3, 2026
Sign up for Pre-Season Shooters basketball this Fall!
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January 3, 2026
Join us in the Great Pumpkin Hunt this month
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January 3, 2026
Learn a new language on Zoom this Fall through Urbana Park District
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January 3, 2026
Register to be a Safe Sitter November 8 at Phillips Recreation Center
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January 3, 2026
Learn about artist Preston Jackson and his fascinating sculpture on display in King Park
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January 3, 2026
Come to the Health & Wellness Center October 9 for the free Family STEM Night
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January 3, 2026
Sign your youngster up for ballet this Fall
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January 3, 2026
Sign up now for the second session of Vinyasa