Program Guide

August 21, 2026

Take the first fitness class on us!

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

August 21, 2026

Buy a ticket today for the Lake House Candlelight Serenade September 5

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

August 21, 2026

The Anita Purves Nature Center will be closed August 8 - 16

The nature center will be closed for deep cleaning.

August 21, 2026

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

Everything is free. If it rolls, it belongs!

August 21, 2026

Health & Wellness Center will close for cleaning

HAWC closed for deep cleaning August 10 - 25.

August 21, 2026

Urbana Park District looks to fill a Board of Commissioners vacancy

Complete an application by August 24, 2026.

August 21, 2026

Connecting You to Nature hikes are free for all ages this Fall!

Hike in different natural areas in September, October, and November.

August 21, 2026

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

The third annual Central Illinois Bat Festival is September 26.

August 21, 2026

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

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

August 21, 2026

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

The Flexi Pass sale begins August 31.

August 21, 2026

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

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

August 21, 2026

A new day and time for the Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners' August meeting

The board will meet August 3, at the Perkins Road Park.

August 21, 2026

New Sculpture at Meadowbrook Park

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

August 21, 2026

Reminder: Three more Non-Residents Days at the pool this season

Everyone swims at resident rates these three days.

August 21, 2026

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

Classes are at Phillips Recreation Center.

August 21, 2026

The next Conversation Cafe is August 6

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

August 21, 2026

The next Full Moon Yoga is July 29 at the Health & Wellness Center

The session is from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.

August 21, 2026

Next free Karaoke Sing-Along is July 23

Everything is free at the Health & Wellness Center.

August 21, 2026

July is Parks and Recreation Month!

Hear the proclamation from Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams.

August 21, 2026

Sign up for the next session of Early Morning Vinyasa

Vinyasa is Tuesday and Thursday beginning July 21 at the Health & Wellness Center.

August 21, 2026

Sign up for the Mermaid Party at the pool!

The party is Saturday, August 8, from 9 - 10:30 a.m.

August 21, 2026

Sign up for the Fall Wood Bat Baseball League

The league is for baseball players in grades 9 - 12.

August 21, 2026

Time running out to take advantage of Early Bird registration for Safe@Home

This is a program for people ages 9 - 13 who want to learn to stay at home.

August 21, 2026

Teen FRESH Crew keeps parks clean and healthy this summer

People in grades 6 - 12 are invited to help each Wednesday

August 21, 2026

Perkins Road Dog Park still open during city road construction

Follow marked detour signs.

August 21, 2026

The next Non-Resident Day at the pool is July 18

Non-residents swim a resident rates all day.

August 21, 2026

Mark your calendars now for the Crystal Lake Park Art Fair

The fair is August 1 - 2.

August 21, 2026

Fun and games at the pool on Independence Day

The pool is open at regular hours Saturday.

August 21, 2026

Please do not vandalize Urbana Park District trees

The park district is investigating several damaged trees.

August 21, 2026

Urbana Park District Independence Day Holiday Schedule

Here is a rundown of park district schedules and activities this weekend

August 21, 2026

Sign kids up for Fall Youth Soccer today

The early bird registration deadline is July 27. The season starts August 17.

August 21, 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.

August 21, 2026

Sponsor an Anita Purves Nature Center animal!

Our education animals help kids learn more about nature.

August 21, 2026

Next Creative Senior Connections is July 10 at Phillips Recreation Center

This is for all people age 50 and better, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

August 21, 2026

Open Dance Studio at Phillips Recreation Center

The dance studio is Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons.

August 21, 2026

Celebrate Moths in July at Anita Purves Nature Center

National Moth Week is the week of July 20.

August 21, 2026

Tickets now on sale for the Youth Summer Theatre production of Frozen!

Buy tickets by phone, in person, or online.

August 21, 2026

The next Full Moon Yoga is June 29 at the Health & Wellness Center

Energize your body and calm your mind under a full moon.

August 21, 2026

Urbana Park District schedule for Juneteenth

The pool and Health & Wellness Center will be open June 19.

August 21, 2026

Kids can learn to be Safe@Home August 6

The program is for people ages 9 - 13 who want to learn to stay home alone.

August 21, 2026

Urbana Park District closing at 5 p.m., on June 17 due to threatening weather

Parents need to pick up camp kids between 2 - 3 p.m.

August 21, 2026

Sign up for the Samba Drum Ensemble this July at Urbana Park District

The weekly ensemble begins July 20.

August 21, 2026

Sign up for the second round of Zumba Gold

This is a low-impact dance workout runs in July and August.

August 21, 2026

Register now for the second round of fitness classes at Urbana Park District

The Early Bird registration deadline (for a reduced price) is June 14 for many of the classes.

August 21, 2026

Teens can help keep our parks beautiful this summer

FRESH Crew Volunteer Days are Saturdays at various locations.

August 21, 2026

Come out to the next Family STEM Night June 11 at the Health & Wellness Center

This is a free event and everyone is invited!

August 21, 2026

Join a free hike and learn more about nighttime pollinators

The pollinator night hike is June 25, from 7 - 9 p.m., at Meadowbrook Park.

August 21, 2026

Two Non-Resident Days at the Pool this June

Non-residents swim a resident rates June 6 and 17

August 21, 2026

Celebrate Juneteenth at Prairie Park June 17

All ages are invited and everything is free.

August 21, 2026

All invited to Jettie Rhodes Day June 27 in King Park

This free event runs from Noon - 4 p.m.