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Events
News

Oct 13

FREE S'Mores Social and Stroll - King Park
Oct 13

FREE! Sunday Morning Bird Walks - Fall 2024
Oct 15

FREE Injury Screening from Athletico - Fall 2024
Oct 16

FREE Wits Workout with CRIS Healthy Aging
Oct 17

FREE! Toddler Music Group - October 2024
Oct 18

Nature Tales and Trails - Fall 2024

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October 18, 2024

Tasty treats the second Sunday of the month in our parks

S'Mores Social and Stroll is free and all are invited.
October 18, 2024

Remember to sign up for a free injury screening from Athletico on October 15

Get examined for free at Phillips Recreation Center
October 18, 2024

Sign up for Forest School at Anita Purves Nature Center

Forest school offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
October 18, 2024

Several Age Friendly Activities offered at Urbana Park District this Fall

Many free events for people age 50 and better
October 18, 2024

Open swim at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center during the week of October 14

The pool will be open October 14 - 18 while Urbana School District is on break.
October 18, 2024

Free Financial Wellness Workshop October 9 focuses on credit scores

What is a good credit score, bad credit score and what do credit reports mean?
October 18, 2024

Special Walkers Book Club this weekend highlights climate change

Free book giveaway at Meadowbrook Park Saturday at 9 a.m.
October 18, 2024

Take part in the free Great Pumpkin Hunt all October

Hunt for pumpkins in our parks and win prizes!
October 18, 2024

Learn how to lose weight in a healthy way for free October 14

Healthy Weight Loss class is free for all ages
October 18, 2024

Celebrate America Recycles Day at Anita Purves Nature Center on November 2

The free event includes a glass blowing demonstration.
October 18, 2024

Get a free injury screening this month from Athletico Physical Therapy

All injury screenings are at Phillips Recreation Center. Walk-ins welcome.
October 18, 2024

Free Sunday Morning Bird Walks enter the final month

Bird walks at the Anita Purves Nature Center every Sunday from 7:30 - 9 a.m.
October 18, 2024

Sign up for the family-friendly Nature Tales and Trails at Anita Purves Nature Center

It costs $5 per family.
October 18, 2024

Sign up today for the Halloween Water Carnival October 19 at Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center

Sign up by October 5 for an early bird discount.
October 18, 2024

Sign up for a live model drawing class this October at Phillips Recreation Center

The class is for people age 17 and up.
October 18, 2024

Urbana Park District debuts new website

New website provides more access.
October 18, 2024

Take a look from the air at the progress of the Prairie Play Playground
October 18, 2024

Work on Meadowbrook Park parking lot pushed back a week

Closure to last between September 18 - 23.
October 18, 2024

Everyone is invited to free Take a Child Outside Week activities beginning September 21

Take a Child Outside Week runs September 21 - 28.
October 18, 2024

Come to the Pre-Pride Youth and Family Party September 20 at Phillips Recreation Center

Free events focused on families, teens, and littles.
October 18, 2024

New sculpture installed and dedicated at the Meadowbrook Park Wandell Sculpture Garden
October 18, 2024

Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners Approves Prairie and Weaver Park Master Plans for future recreation and natural areas needs

New plans approved after extensive public input.
October 18, 2024

Meadowbrook Park parking lot off of Windsor Road to close this week

Workers expect the parking lot next to the playground to be closed this Wednesday - Friday.
October 18, 2024

Join a most unique and free book club this Fall

The Walker's Book Club meets the first Saturday of the month from now through December 7.
October 18, 2024

The FREE Central Illinois Bat Festival is coming up soon at Urbana Park District!

The Bat Festival is September 28, at Anita Purves Nature Center and Crystal Lake Park.
October 18, 2024

Teens! Join the FRESH crew and make an impact in your community!

The FRESH crew meets the first Saturday of the month.
October 18, 2024

Free Sunday Morning Bird Walks are underway

Sunday Morning Bird Walks run through October 27.
October 18, 2024

Here is the schedule for the free FRESH Teen Hangout Zones for the 2024-2025 school year

All events are FREE at Phillips Recreation Center.
October 18, 2024

Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center announces September - December hours for the public

The indoor pool is available to rent.
October 18, 2024

Check out the Fall art show at Anita Purves Nature Center.
October 18, 2024

Urbana Park District is hiring swim instructors for 2024 - 2025

Help the public learn how to swim this Fall and Winter!
October 18, 2024

Final weekend of swimming at Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center for 2024

The pool will be open through Labor Day Monday.
October 18, 2024

Sign up for High Intensity Interval Training fitness class this Fall at Urbana Park District

H.I.I.T. Revolution is Tuesdays at Phillips Recreation Center.
October 18, 2024

Learn the art of home buying for FREE at Urbana Park District September 16

The event is free at Phillips Recreation Center.
October 18, 2024

Registration deadlines coming up soon for first round of Fall fitness classes

Register online or on the phone.
October 18, 2024

Final week of swimming at Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center for 2024

The pool is open through Labor Day, September 2.
October 18, 2024

Mark your calendars now for the FREE Central Illinois Bat Festival September 28!

Events at the Anita Purves Nature Center and Crystal Lake Park. All free and everyone is invited.
October 18, 2024

Sign up for Mat Pilates this Fall at Urbana Park District

Two sessions this fall to choose from.
October 18, 2024

Deadline Extended! Sign up for Adult Co-Rec Kickball today!

All people ages 15+ are welcome! Games begin August 30. Register in person at Phillips Recreation Center.
October 18, 2024

Learn to draw with live models at Urbana Park District this Fall

Live models will be on hand for figure and portrait drawing.
October 18, 2024

Sign up for Unity Steppers this Fall at Urbana Park District!

Learn dance and drill step moves.
October 18, 2024

Final Play Days in the Park for this summer August 29 at Ivanhoe Estates

Play Days in the Park is 5:30 - 7 p.m.
October 18, 2024

Free Fitness Week coming September 3 - 6

Sample fitness classes for free.
October 18, 2024

Calling all Skateboaders! Join the Park District and Skeuwep for the FREE Skate Fest August 31!

Skate Fest runs from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Preston Williams Elementary School.
October 18, 2024

Construction of the Meadowbrook Park Prairie Play playground entering final stages

Park district workers hoping for a September grand opening.
October 18, 2024

Join us this fall for the FREE Toddler Music Group this Fall at Phillips Recreation Center!

Kids ages 3 - 5 and their adult are welcome!
October 18, 2024

Get a free injury screening this fall at Urbana Park District

Athletico Physical Therapy will be on site every third Thursday, beginning September 17.
October 18, 2024

Free Sunday Morning Bird Walks for the Fall Begin September 1

Bird walks every Sunday through October 27.
October 18, 2024

School Hours at Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center begin August 15

Lap swim times not impacted.
October 18, 2024

Take Tango Lessons this Fall at Urbana Park District!

No partner required!

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