Planning and Operations
1011 E. Kerr Urbana, IL 61802
Orange/Gold Bus Route
217-344-9583
The Planning and Operations facility is located on the east half of Chief Shemauger Park and was opened in 2012. The facility houses the District’s Planning, Facilities, Grounds, Aquatics, and Natural Areas Divisions. All of the District’s vehicles as well as a variety of park maintenance equipment are stored at this facility.
The Planning and Operations facility is home to numerous District meetings. Monthly Board Meetings, Board Study Sessions, Urbana Park District Advisory Committee (UPDAC) Meetings, and Urbana Parks Foundation Meetings are all held here.
Find out about the tree management system that the grounds staff use to track the park district urban Forest.
- Events
- News
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March 27, 2026
Urbana Park District hiring an Organic Garden Supervisor
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March 27, 2026
Learn how to use an exciting nature app at a FREE seminar April 16
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March 27, 2026
Learn to identify and learn more about area trees on April 7
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March 27, 2026
Learn how to buy a home during a free class at Urbana Park District
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March 27, 2026
Kids in grades 6 - 9 can learn to be a Safe Sitter on April 18
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March 27, 2026
Urbana Park District Hiring Grounds Maintenance Technician
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March 27, 2026
All welcome to the free S'mores Social Sunday in Crystal Lake Park
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March 27, 2026
Urbana Park District hiring accountant for business operations
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March 27, 2026
Sign up now to audition for Youth Summer Theatre
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March 27, 2026
Buy summer pool memberships now for a discount!
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March 27, 2026
Sign up now for Egg Hunt With a Splash happening on March 29
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March 27, 2026
Join the Tap Dance Jam March 7 at Phillips Recreation Center
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March 27, 2026
Federal grant money helps Weaver and Prairie Park renovations move forward
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March 27, 2026
People ages 13 - 15 can be Counselors in Training this summer at Urbana Park District
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March 27, 2026
Come out to the FREE Teen Hangout Zone this Friday February 27
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March 27, 2026
Park district to conduct controlled burn in three locations Feb. 25
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March 27, 2026
European Black Alder removal and restoration at Meadowbrook Park Continues
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March 27, 2026
Next round of Full Moon Yoga is March 3
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March 27, 2026
Sign up for Pony League Baseball that starts this April
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March 27, 2026
Time running out to sign up for round two fitness classes for this spring
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March 27, 2026
Nature Tales and Trails are back beginning in March!
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March 27, 2026
Sunday Morning Bird Walks return March 1
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March 27, 2026
Open Swim at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center March 16 - 20
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March 27, 2026
Come out to Meadowbrook Park for the free annual Woodcock Walk March 11
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March 27, 2026
Sign up for soccer this spring at Urbana Park District
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March 27, 2026
Be a lifeguard this summer at Urbana Park District!
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March 27, 2026
Sign your child up for ballet this Winter
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March 27, 2026
Congratulations to the 2026 Best In Show Photographic Print Competition Winners!
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March 27, 2026
Sign up for family fun and learning during Family STEM Night
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March 27, 2026
Celebrate literacy and community March 7 at Read Across America
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March 27, 2026
Join the coolest free musical jam each week!
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March 27, 2026
Two chances to go on an Owl Prowl at Urbana Park District
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March 27, 2026
Be sure to check out award-winning area photographers at Best in Show beginning February 7
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March 27, 2026
Sign up for the second session of Winter fitness classes at Urbana Park District
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March 27, 2026
Sign up for the Game Night Social on February 20
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March 27, 2026
Join us for The Great Backyard Bird Count in February!
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March 27, 2026
Sign up for Full Moon Yoga February 1
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March 27, 2026
Urbana Park District to Receive $600,000 State Grant for King Park Revitalization
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March 27, 2026
People ages 3-6 can sign up for Tiny Art Adventures this summer
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March 27, 2026
People in grades 4 - 7 can learn to be Safe at Home
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March 27, 2026
Connecting You to Nature Hikes return starting in February!
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March 27, 2026
Swimming lessons for all ages at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center this Winter!
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March 27, 2026
The free Teen Hangout Zone is back in 2026!
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March 27, 2026
Urbana Park District MLK Day Hours
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March 27, 2026
European Black Alder tree removal to begin at Meadowbrook Park
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March 27, 2026
Hurry and enter the 2026 Best in Show Photographic Print Competition
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March 27, 2026
People age 60 and better can come to the Wits Healthy Ageing
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March 27, 2026
Get a free injury screening at the Health & Wellness Center
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March 27, 2026
Several chances to learn and play the dulcimer in 2026 at the park district
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March 27, 2026
Come to the FREE Part Time and Seasonal Job Fair February 5