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.
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 Park District Recognized by National Pioneer Fields of Excellence® Program for the Second Consecutive Year
Champaign Park District announced that it has been recognized by the Pioneer Fields of Excellence® Program for the outstanding condition of its Dodds Softball Complex fields. This is the second consecutive year the Park has received this honor.
Champaign Park District Celebrates a Year of Support for Sports Activities
In 2025, Champaign Park District received the $20,000 DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation “Sports Matter” Grant.
Champaign Park District and Busey Bank Teamed up to Increase Access to Swim Lessons
Champaign Park District’s Project Swim program was sponsored by Busey Bank, Dicks Sporting Goods’s “Sports Matter” Grant, Kiefer Aquatics, and the Sholem family.
