Strategic Planning
Urbana Park District Strategic Plan 2020 
The Urbana Park District has a strong history of planning for the future. On September 10, 2019 the district’s Board of Commissioners accepted a new strategic plan and future vision for 2020-2024. Nearly two years in the making, this plan is something for everyone to be proud of.
Nearly 1,000 community members helped this plan become a reality through filling out questionnaires, jotting down answers to white board questions, attending a focus group, or participating in a stakeholder meeting. We truly could not have done it without you, and hope the plan pillars and goals reflect your needs.
This 22 page plan is intended to be colorful, engaging, concise and easy to understand. Please take a look!
Four Pillars of the Strategic Plan
![]() | You Belong Here |
You Belong Here promotes the creation of welcoming and supportive park and recreation experiences for everyone, while encouraging an inclusive and responsive staff culture. This celebrates inclusion regardless of age, ethnicity, culture, income, ability, lifestyle, interests—everyone and anyone belongs here! | |
![]() | Placemaking |
Placemaking features the design and creation of vibrant and engaging spaces that inspire health and recreation. Placemaking strives to incorporate universal and multigenerational design, sustainable and environmentally responsible initiatives, resilient and future-oriented plans, and safe, welcoming places, which the public participates in creating. | |
![]() | Health & Wellness |
Health & Wellness reinforces the Urbana Park District’s commitment to providing parks, programs, facilities, and events that promote all dimensions of wellness. This includes investigation of new indoor and self-guided opportunities for all ages and abilities. | |
![]() | Trails & Connectivity |
Trails & Connectivity highlights the establishment of multiuse paths within parks for transportation and recreation, while creating park-wide, neighborhood, community, and regional connections. This supports active lifestyles and safe transportation for those walking, biking, jogging, and rolling in the community, while also stimulating local tourism and economy. |
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February 23, 2025
Parents and littles welcome to the FREE Baby Steps beginning March 11
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February 23, 2025
Sunday Morning Bird Walks are back this spring
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February 23, 2025
Sign up for Youth Soccer this Spring at Urbana Park District
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February 23, 2025
Time is runing out to get an early bird discount for spring fitness classes
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February 23, 2025
Sign up for the second session of Mat Pilates
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February 23, 2025
Register for T-Ball this spring and summer at Urbana Park District
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February 23, 2025
Congratulations to the Best in Show Photographic Print Competition Winners
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February 23, 2025
Sign up for Immerse Yoga this Spring at the Lake House in Crystal Lake Park
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February 23, 2025
Enjoy Smores and a nice walk at Crystal Lake Park this Sunday
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February 23, 2025
Public invited to free nature hikes this winter and spring in park district natural areas
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February 23, 2025
Public invited to learn more and give input about the next Kickapoo Rail Trail project
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February 23, 2025
Open Dance Studio at Phillips Recreation Center two times a week
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February 23, 2025
Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count February 14 - 17
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February 23, 2025
People in Grades 6 - 8 will learn to be a Safe Sitter April 5
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February 23, 2025
Learn more about bird watching February 8 at Anita Purves Nature Center
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February 23, 2025
Sign up for Family Friendly Zumba Night
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February 23, 2025
All invited to the free Harmony Through Beads workshop February 15
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February 23, 2025
Health and Wellness Center has extended hours - including weekends
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February 23, 2025
Kids in grades 4 - 6 invited to learn how to be Safe at Home
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February 23, 2025
New Pickleball League begins February 4
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February 23, 2025
People age 6 and under and their adult are welcome to Anita Purves Nature Center Fridays this Winter
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February 23, 2025
Get your best photos entered TODAY in Best in Show
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February 23, 2025
Free opportunity for teens to hang out and have fun this semester
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February 23, 2025
Register for Forest School Afternoons for kids ages 6-12
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February 23, 2025
Toddler Art Playgroup is back in 2025
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February 23, 2025
Tango lessons this Winter and Spring at Urbana Park District
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February 23, 2025
Join Open Gym Pickleball weekdays at the Health and Wellness Center
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February 23, 2025
A Winter round of Smores Social and Stroll begins this weekend at Crystal Lake Park
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February 23, 2025
Start your career with Urbana Park District February 6
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February 23, 2025
Sign up for Family Date Night February 1 at Phillips Recreation Center
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February 23, 2025
Mark your calendars now for Read Across America March 8 at Lincoln Square
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February 23, 2025
Time is running out to enter the 2025 Best in Show Photographic Print Competition
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February 23, 2025
Health and Wellness Center is open to the public
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February 23, 2025
Open Gym Volleyball every Friday night at the Health and Wellness Center
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February 23, 2025
Enter the Winter Wellness 5K
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February 23, 2025
Get ready to test out the Health and Wellness Center at Noon on January 4
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February 23, 2025
Open Gym Basketball is back January 12 at the Health and Wellness Center
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February 23, 2025
Sign up now for a new round of water exercises
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February 23, 2025
Phillips Recreation Center is closed for annual cleaning - reopening January 6
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February 23, 2025
Get your day started the right way by enrolling in a new exercise class
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February 23, 2025
A different kind of grand opening
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February 23, 2025
Sign up for Youth Basketball this Winter
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February 23, 2025
Get ready for the fitness Flexi Pass Sale the week of January 5
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February 23, 2025
Mark your calendars now for Free Fitness Week January 5 - 11.
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February 23, 2025
The new Health and Wellness Center cuts the ribbon on January 4
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February 23, 2025
Remember to enter the 2025 Best in Show Photographic Print Competition
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February 23, 2025
Get a free injury evaluation December 17 at Phillips Recreation Center
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February 23, 2025
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with free and family activities at Anita Purves Nature Center
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February 23, 2025
Health and Wellness Center memberships are on sale this week
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February 23, 2025
Open swim at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center during the Holdiays