Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. The day connects kids and families with their local, state, and national parks and public lands through hundreds of park events that promote discovery and exploration in the great outdoors.
1. Color Outside
Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore. Studies have shown that for some coloring can reduce stress and anxiety. This simple activity is now a modern form of meditation. Listen to the birds. Feel the grass. Smell the flowers and sit in your favorite park while you color outside!
Don’t have a coloring book? We have you covered! Click below to download and print out Champaign Park District themed coloring pages!
2. Get Active in The Parks
Whether you’re a hoops enthusiast, pickleball pro, trail trekker, or tennis ace, there’s something for everyone at our parks!
3. Fly a Kite
Whether you’re a kite-flying novice or a seasoned pro, there’s something magical about watching your kite dance in the sky. Gather your friends and family, pack a picnic, and make memories in the park!
4. Have a Picnic
Parks are excellent spaces where families and friends can gather to enjoy fresh air and scenery. Picnics are great social activities that people of all ages can enjoy and adapt to their wants. Use one of our picnic tables or bring a blanket and sit in the grass and enjoy some lunch outdoors!
5. Go on a Color Hunt
Want to explore the many colors in our parks throughout the year? Download our Nature Color Hunt to help you #ExploreChampaignParks!
