In June 2014, the Illinois Park and Recreation Association embarked on a major initiative to develop a state-wide community awareness campaign to educate communities about the value of parks and recreation. […]
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What is Biological Diversity?
Biological Diversity also known as biodiversity refers to the variety of living species on Earth, including plants, animals, bacteria and fungi. Biodiversity is especially important to the medical and pharmaceutical […]
Happy Parks and Recreation Month!
July is Parks and Recreation Month! This year’s Park and Recreation Month theme — “Where You Belong” — celebrates the many ways park and recreation professionals across the country foster […]
Champaign Park District and Champaign County African American Heritage Trail Celebrate Skelton Park Transformation
Champaign Park District, alongside Champaign County African American Heritage Trail, and Experience Champaign-Urbana Foundation, will be celebrating substantial completion of the Skelton Park transformation during a ribbon cutting on Friday, […]
New Born Learning Trail at Human Kinetics Park
Champaign County’s newest Born Learning Trail is now open at Human Kinetics Park! Born Learning Trails transform everyday experiences into teachable moments for young children and their families. This installation […]
Park Concert Musical Acts Announced!
This summer, join us for an unforgettable series of Jazz in the Park and Hessel Park Concerts, where friends, family, and neighbors come together to enjoy free live music in […]
