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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November 22, 2024
Sign up for a free injury screening from Athletico on November 19
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November 22, 2024
Register for the next free Creative Senior Connections November 8 at Phillips Recreation Center
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November 22, 2024
Sign up for Candy House Creations at Urbana Park District
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November 22, 2024
New PrairiePlay playground at Meadowbrook Park is open to the public
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November 22, 2024
Another chance for a free walk and chocolate treat November 10
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November 22, 2024
Urbana Park District needs more swim instructors this Fall and Winter
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November 22, 2024
Be sure to attend the free America Recycles Day November 2 at Anita Purves Nature Center
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November 22, 2024
Come to the 57th Annual Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Morning at Crystal Lake Park
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November 22, 2024
Sign up for Chair Yoga beginning November 6 at Phillips Recreation Center
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November 22, 2024
Next Walkers Book Club at Meadowbrook Park is coming up November 2
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November 22, 2024
Help more classrooms learn about nature
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November 22, 2024
Sign up for Immerse Yoga on select Sundays this Fall
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November 22, 2024
Never too early to sign up for Kids Holiday Camp
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November 22, 2024
Be sure to sign up for the second session of Fall fitness classes
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November 22, 2024
Learn more about Chief Shemauger
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November 22, 2024
Make sure your dog gets exercise this fall at the Urbana Park District Dog Park
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November 22, 2024
The next FRESH Teen Hangout Zone is coming up October 18
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November 22, 2024
Tasty treats the second Sunday of the month in our parks
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November 22, 2024
Remember to sign up for a free injury screening from Athletico on October 15
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November 22, 2024
Sign up for Forest School at Anita Purves Nature Center
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November 22, 2024
Several Age Friendly Activities offered at Urbana Park District this Fall
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November 22, 2024
Open swim at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center during the week of October 14
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November 22, 2024
Free Financial Wellness Workshop October 9 focuses on credit scores
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November 22, 2024
Special Walkers Book Club this weekend highlights climate change
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November 22, 2024
Take part in the free Great Pumpkin Hunt all October
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November 22, 2024
Learn how to lose weight in a healthy way for free October 14
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November 22, 2024
Celebrate America Recycles Day at Anita Purves Nature Center on November 2
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November 22, 2024
Get a free injury screening this month from Athletico Physical Therapy
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November 22, 2024
Free Sunday Morning Bird Walks enter the final month
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November 22, 2024
Sign up for the family-friendly Nature Tales and Trails at Anita Purves Nature Center
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November 22, 2024
Sign up today for the Halloween Water Carnival October 19 at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center
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November 22, 2024
Sign up for a live model drawing class this October at Phillips Recreation Center
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November 22, 2024
Urbana Park District debuts new website
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November 22, 2024
Take a look from the air at the progress of the Prairie Play Playground
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November 22, 2024
Work on Meadowbrook Park parking lot pushed back a week
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November 22, 2024
Everyone is invited to free Take a Child Outside Week activities beginning September 21
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November 22, 2024
Come to the Pre-Pride Youth and Family Party September 20 at Phillips Recreation Center
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November 22, 2024
New sculpture installed and dedicated at the Meadowbrook Park Wandell Sculpture Garden
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November 22, 2024
Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners Approves Prairie and Weaver Park Master Plans for future recreation and natural areas needs
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November 22, 2024
Meadowbrook Park parking lot off of Windsor Road to close this week
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November 22, 2024
Join a most unique and free book club this Fall
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November 22, 2024
The FREE Central Illinois Bat Festival is coming up soon at Urbana Park District!
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November 22, 2024
Teens! Join the FRESH crew and make an impact in your community!
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November 22, 2024
Free Sunday Morning Bird Walks are underway
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November 22, 2024
Here is the schedule for the free FRESH Teen Hangout Zones for the 2024-2025 school year
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November 22, 2024
Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center announces September - December hours for the public
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November 22, 2024
Check out the Fall art show at Anita Purves Nature Center.
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November 22, 2024
Urbana Park District is hiring swim instructors for 2024 - 2025
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November 22, 2024
Final weekend of swimming at Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center for 2024
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November 22, 2024
Sign up for High Intensity Interval Training fitness class this Fall at Urbana Park District