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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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