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Recent News
New Art Sculpture to be Installed at Porter Park
Champaign Park District and 40North are pleased to announce a new sculpture coming to Porter Park. Artist Craig Snyder of Minnesota is coming to Champaign on Friday, July 10, to install his piece titled ‘Twisted Sister.’
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Champaign Park District Seeking Information on Vandalized Trees
In recent weeks, Champaign Park District staff have identified a significant amount of damage to multiple trees around the city including Centennial Park and Douglass Park. This damage appears to be human-made and could result in the death of several trees that provide shade to our park-users and environmental benefits to our community.
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Illini Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Tyler Underwood to Headline Champaign Parks Foundation Gala
The Ties & Tennies Gala (T&T) is excited to welcome Illinois Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Tyler Underwood as the guest speaker. In his role, Tyler assisted the 2025-26 team in their run to the Final Four.
Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation
Formed through a cooperative agreement with the Champaign and Urbana Park Districts, Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation (CUSR) creates a diverse, dynamic, and inclusive community that provides opportunities for people of all abilities.
The Virginia Theatre
Champaign Park District is proud to own and operate the historic Virginia Theatre, located in the heart of downtown Champaign. The theatre originally opened in 1921 to house a variety of entertainment, including theatre, concerts, comedians, and movies. The theatre’s full restoration in 2013 has allowed it to continue its tradition of serving as a rich entertainment hub in the community.
