The Champaign County African American Heritage Trail and the Experience Champaign-Urbana Foundation unveiled two signs in Douglass Park! The first sign celebrates the importance of Douglass Park and Community Center […]
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What is Día de los Muertos?
The Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos), is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes […]
Champaign Parks Foundation Awarded American Water Charitable Foundation STEM Education Grant
Champaign Parks Foundation announced today that it was awarded an American Water Charitable Foundation STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) Education grant to expand STEM activities at Champaign Park District. The […]
Johnston Park Tree Planting
We are grateful to have received a tree grant from the Lumpkin Family Foundation that allowed us to purchase 85 trees that were planted in Johnston Park! Those freshly planted trees will […]
Introducing the Artists of West Side Arts
On September 15, 2024, at West Side Park, the Champaign Park District and 40 North will join up to bring artists and art lovers together for a FREE juried art […]
FREE Fall Fun!
Fall into fun with Champaign Park District! This season, we’re offering a variety of free events for all ages to enjoy. Halloween Costume Drive Less than bewitched by last year’s […]