Program Guide

September 11, 2026

Come to the free Ukulele Jam Wednesdays this Fall at Phillips Recreation Center!

The jam is free for all ages and abilities.

September 11, 2026

Join the Co-Rec Volleyball League this Fall at Urbana Park District

League games are Tuesday evenings beginning October 6.

September 11, 2026

Facility hours for the Labor Day Weekend 2026

This is the last weekend for the outdoor pool

September 11, 2026

Access your joy in a special session at Anita Purves Nature Center September 19

Ritual and Release: Channeling Echo-Grief is a new and free program.

September 11, 2026

Enjoy an evening of crafts and community October 2

Sign up today for Mocktails and Makers Night.

September 11, 2026

Join us on a Walk and Talk History of Busey Woods September 19

This is a free event and no registration is required.

September 11, 2026

Open Gym Pickleball, Basketball, and Volleyball back at the Health & Wellness Center!

Here's the schedule for the rest of 2026.

September 11, 2026

Learn about how Meadowbrook Park came to life during a free walking tour September 19

Local author Roger Diggs leads the free tour and tells the Meadowbrook Park story.

September 11, 2026

A fun, safe, and FREE place for teens to hangout this Fall!

The Teen Hangout Zone is select Fridays in the Fall at Phillips Recreation Center.

September 11, 2026

Connect to nature this Fall with special hikes with Urbana Park District

Connecting You to Nature Hikes is free and no registration is required!

September 11, 2026

Reset yourself at the Health & Wellness Center September 19

Relax your mind and body and get ready for Fall, in a special session.

September 11, 2026

Special days and times for Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners study sessions

The board will meet in study session August 31 and September 1.

September 11, 2026

Anita Purves Nature Center offers Whimsy For Adults September 11

Whimsy For Adults: Learning Plants Through Play is a new program.

September 11, 2026

Nominating petitions for 2027 Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners election available

People can pick up nominating petitions at the administration office at 303 W. University Avenue.

September 11, 2026

Sign up for the Low Relief Flower Carving workshop

The workshop is September 19, and people can make their own creations.

September 11, 2026

Sunday Morning Bird Walks return this Fall

Bird walks start at Anita Purves Nature Center every Sunday from September 6 - October 25.

September 11, 2026

City of Urbana road work means detours around Crystal Lake Park, Anita Purves Nature Center, and the pool.

Access the park on Park Street and the pool on Kerr Avenue.

September 11, 2026

Celebrate different cultures at the Mid-Autumn Festival Family Night September 9

Everything is free September 9 from 5-7 p.m., at Anita Purves Nature Center.

September 11, 2026

Register now for Co-Rec Kickball this Fall at Urbana Park District

Four men and four women make up a team.

September 11, 2026

Learn a new language this Fall at Urbana Park District

Conversation Café is the first Thursday of the month September - December.

September 11, 2026

Learn how to make beautiful stained-glass decorations this Fall at Urbana Park District

Make a different design every month.

September 11, 2026

Nature Tales and Trails will be September and October at Anita Purves Nature Center

Each Friday from September 18 - October 23. $5 per family.

September 11, 2026

New hours for the rest of the outdoor pool season

The pool has adjusted hours since school is back in sesson.

September 11, 2026

Kids ages 6-12 can take part in Forest School Afternoons at Anita Purves Nature Center

Four, three-week sessions offered this Fall.

September 11, 2026

Families can learn about science for free this Fall

Illinois Science Explorers comes to Urbana Park District.

September 11, 2026

The free Meadowbrook Park Jazz Walk is Sep. 11

Listen to local and area musical artists perform amidst public art.

September 11, 2026

Sign up for the free Intermediate Ukulele Workshop starting September 9

The workshop is free for everyone 18 and older.

September 11, 2026

Teens can make new friends, learn new skills, and make parks beautiful this Fall!

The FRESH Crew Volunteer Days are select Saturday from September - December.

September 11, 2026

Take the first fitness class on us!

Your first fitness class is free this Fall at Urbana Park District.

September 11, 2026

Buy a ticket today for the Lake House Candlelight Serenade September 4

The serenade is from 8:30 - 10 p.m.

September 11, 2026

SkateFest '26 is September 5 at the Health & Wellness Center!

Everything is free. If it rolls, it belongs!

September 11, 2026

Urbana Park District looks to fill a Board of Commissioners vacancy

Complete an application by August 24, 2026.

September 11, 2026

Come discover the wonderful world of bats September 26 at Urbana Park District

The third annual Central Illinois Bat Festival is September 26.

September 11, 2026

Support Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation by buying a ... flamingo?!

The Flamazing Race is August 14 at 5 p.m.

September 11, 2026

Get your Fall fitness plans in place and buy an Urbana Park District Flexi Pass

The Flexi Pass sale begins August 31.

September 11, 2026

Accessible After School Program offered at Phillips Recreation Center this school year

Sign up now for the Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation program.

September 11, 2026

New Sculpture at Meadowbrook Park

The Wandell Sculpture Garden gets a new work from artist Micki LeMieux.

September 11, 2026

Sign up for Pop-Up Dance Class in August and September

Classes are at Phillips Recreation Center.

September 11, 2026

The next Conversation Cafe is August 6

The evening is free and people do not need to register.

September 11, 2026

July is Parks and Recreation Month!

Hear the proclamation from Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams.

September 11, 2026

Perkins Road Dog Park still open during city road construction

Follow marked detour signs.

September 11, 2026

Please do not vandalize Urbana Park District trees

The park district is investigating several damaged trees.

September 11, 2026

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

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

September 11, 2026

Everyone age 50 and better is invited to join the Urbana Senior Club

The Urbana Senior Club meets the second Tuesday of the month at Phillips Recreation Center.

September 11, 2026

Best in Show is a family affair for the Borbely family

Four members of the Borbely family excited to participate each year.

September 11, 2026

Urbana Park District to Receive $600,000 State Grant for King Park Revitalization

The grant will help in the $1.2 million park upgrade.

September 11, 2026

Check out how the Health & Wellness Center has transformed lives!

And join us for a free celebration January 3, from 2 - 5 p.m.

September 11, 2026

Learn about artist Preston Jackson and his fascinating sculpture on display in King Park

Check out this fascinating work of art in King Park.

September 11, 2026

Katie Bickers receives 40 Under 40 recognition

Bickers is the Community Outreach & Wellness Coordinator.

September 11, 2026

Macomb Park District Executive Director hired to lead Urbana Park District

Board of Commissioners votes to hire Rachel Lenz as the next Executive Director