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Program Guide

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  • May 16
    Early Childhood Interactive Adventures
  • May 17
    FRESH Crew Volunteer Stewardship Day
  • May 20
    Tai Chi In the Park
  • May 22
    Free Injury Screening From Athletico
  • May 23
    Candlelight Serenade at the Lake House
  • May 24
    CLPFAC Opening Day
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  • May 24, 2025

    New Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners seated

    The board will serve from 2025 - 2027.

  • May 24, 2025

    Sign up for the Nadiators Swim Team this summer

    The Nadiators are based at Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center

  • May 24, 2025

    Enjoy Free Outdoor Summer Fitness programs at Urbana Park District

    The park district will offer free Yoga, Tai Chi, and Zumba classes

  • May 24, 2025

    Neighborhood Nights offers a free concert every Wednesday in June and July

    There's a free concert in a different park every Wednesday during June and July.

  • May 24, 2025

    Urbana Park District breaks ground at Weaver Park for new bike pavilion

    New pavilion and paved parking lot is at the Kickapoo Rail Trail trailhead.

  • May 24, 2025

    Community Celebrates New PrairiePlay Playground at Meadowbrook Park

    The playground is open from dawn until dusk.

  • May 24, 2025

    Buy a ticket for the May 23 Lake House Candlelight Serenade

    Enjoy beautiful live music and an evening boat ride around Crystal Lake Park.

  • May 24, 2025

    Boat Rentals are open at Crystal Lake Park

    Rent a paddle boat, kayak or canoe for a half hour or an hour.

  • May 24, 2025

    Learn different languages on Zoom this summer

    These classes are taught live by Language in Action

  • May 24, 2025

    Macomb Park District Executive Director hired to lead Urbana Park District

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

  • May 24, 2025

    Take mom on a nice bike ride on May 11

    The Mother's Day Bide Ride begins at Anita Purves Nature Center.

  • May 24, 2025

    Be sure to celebrate PrairiePlay at Meadowbrook Park May 3

    The PairiePlay grand opening is from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., this coming Saturday.

  • May 24, 2025

    Sign up for Chair Yoga at Urbana Park District

    Chair Yoga is every Wednesday at Phillips Recreation Center

  • May 24, 2025

    Urbana Park District Celebrates Arbor Day at Preston Williams Elementary School

    Kids participated in activities and learned about the importance of trees.

  • May 24, 2025

    Check out the refurbished South Ridge Park

    The park is accessible and boasts refurbished and wider pathways.

  • May 24, 2025

    Health & Wellness Center opening at 10 AM on April 26

    The center is on the route for the Illinois Marathon.

  • May 24, 2025

    Sign up for Adult Kickball League this summer at Urbana Park District

    Everyone age 15 and up is invited to join the league

  • May 24, 2025

    Look for work to begin at Weaver Park on the Kickapoo Rail Trail trailhead

    Work to begin in a week and be complete later this Fall.

  • May 24, 2025

    Teens can help the environment and serve the community this spring and summer

    Volunteer in park district natural areas and beautify Urbana!

  • May 24, 2025

    Boat Rentals at Crystal Lake Park open May 3

    Rent boats, kayaks and paddle boats for 30 or 60 minutes.

  • May 24, 2025

    Congratulations to the 2025 Youth Summer Theatre cast

    Tickets to Anastasia go on sale June 23

  • May 24, 2025

    Earth Day for Everyone will have rainy day activities in case of bad weather April 19

    The celebration will go on rain or shine.

  • May 24, 2025

    Help determine the future of Urbana Park District by joining the Urbana Park District Advisory Committee

    This volunteer position is for one, three-year term.

  • May 24, 2025

    Urbana Park District hiring part-time office staff at Phillips Recreation Center

    This is a year-round position.

  • May 24, 2025

    New sculpture on display at Meadowbrook Park

    Artist Larry Young loans the park district another beautiful work.

  • May 24, 2025

    Sign up for the pickleball league this May and June at the park district

    The league begins May 5 at the Health & Wellness Center

  • May 24, 2025

    Get ready for the teen Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament May 9

    This free tournament is at the Health & Wellness Center and for teens.

  • May 24, 2025

    Parents of littles and expecting parents are welcome to Baby Steps every Tuesday

    Baby Steps is FREE and from 10 - 11 a.m., at the Health & Wellness Center.

  • May 24, 2025

    Sign up for spring and summer programs at Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center

    Swimming lessons, clinics and swim team opportunities for people of all ages.

  • May 24, 2025

    Get ready for Free Fitness and the fitness Flexi Pass sale later this month

    The free week and Flexi Pass sale run April 28 - May 4.

  • May 24, 2025

    Celebrate the new PrairiePlay at Meadowbrook Park May 3.

    Join the free celebration May 3, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  • May 24, 2025

    Join the park district for Earth Day for Everyone on April 19

    Everything is free at Crystal Lake Park!

  • May 24, 2025

    Sign up now for Spring fitness classes

    Register by April 20 for an Early Bird Discount!

  • May 24, 2025

    The Boneyard Arts Festival is at the park district April 4-5

    Meet the artists and their beautiful art!

  • May 24, 2025

    Check out the Summer 2025 Program Guide

    Summer program registration opens Wednesday, April 2.

  • May 24, 2025

    Time running out to register for Egg Hunt With a Splash

    Register by April 5!

  • May 24, 2025

    Urbana Park District wants public input about future King Park improvements

    A public meeting is scheduled for March 27, at Martin Luther King Elementary from 5 - 7 p.m.

  • May 24, 2025

    Time running out to buy pool memberships at discounted rate!

    Pool memberships are on sale through April 30 - regular rates after that.

  • May 24, 2025

    Open Gym Basketball continues into the spring

    Open Bym Basketball is every Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m.

  • May 24, 2025

    Come to the free Ukulele Jam every Wednesday night at Phillips Recreation Center

    The jam is from 6 - 8 p.m.

  • May 24, 2025

    Open Swim all week at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center

    Swim at the indoor pool from 1 - 5:30 p.m.

  • May 24, 2025

    Sign up for Youth Summer Theatre Auditions

    Auditions are April 11 and 12. Call backs are April 13.

  • May 24, 2025

    Families can sign up for Nature Tales and Trails this spring

    Nature Tales and Trails runs every Friday from March 28 - May 2.

  • May 24, 2025

    Enjoy the warmer weather and check out the new PrairiePlay at Meadowbrook Park

    The playground has many new features and is more accessible.

  • May 24, 2025

    Learn to be a life guard and serve the public this summer

    Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center is hiring and training life guards.

  • May 24, 2025

    Sign up for Egg Hunt With a Splash happening April 13

    The egg hunt is at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center.

  • May 24, 2025

    Free Woodcock Walk on March 19 at Meadowbrook Park

    Learn about this strange bird and the spectacular sky performances.

  • May 24, 2025

    The next free Connecting You to Nature Hike is March 11 at Weaver Park

    The guided hike is from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

  • May 24, 2025

    Final Smores Social and Stroll for the winter is this Sunday

    Meet at the Lake House in Crystal Lake Park at 3 p.m.

  • May 24, 2025

    Read Across America is this Saturday at Lincoln Square

    Celebrate reading March 8 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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