Labor Day Tennis Tournament

Lindsay Tennis Center 2214 Sangamon Drive, Champaign, IL, United States

This local tournament provides a great opportunity for you to test and improve your game against players you may not normally play. Singles events are typically played in the morning and early afternoon while doubles events are played during the afternoon. Find the right division for you! Contact head tennis pro Yuri Sohn (yuri.sohn@champaignparks.org) for a consultation […]

Halloween Costume Drive

Douglass Community Center 512 E Grove St, Champaign, IL, United States

Less than bewitched by last year’s Halloween outfits? Creating closet room for a new costume? Donate your old threads and give families a night of happy haunting! Infant-Adult sizes appreciated. Donation boxes are located at any Champaign Park District facility and donations will be accepted September 3 - October 2. Looking for a new costume? Join […]

Event Series Johnston Park Tree Planting

Johnston Park Tree Planting

Johnston Park 701 Goldenview Dr., Champaign, IL, United States

Join us for two days of tree planting at Johnston Park! We are grateful to have received a tree grant from the Lumpkin Family Foundation to go toward the purchase of 85 trees that will absorb air pollution and produce shade for future generations.

Dodds Tennis Center Open House

Dodds Tennis Center 2802 Farber Dr, Champaign, IL, United States

Whether you’re a tennis pro or want to learn how to play for the first time, Dodds Tennis Center is the perfect destination for sharpening your skills and having fun. Attend our fall Open House to explore our facility, meet our coaches, and learn about our fall tennis clinics and workouts. Youth and adults of […]

Free

Ties and Tennies Gala: A Fundraiser for Scholarships

iHotel & Illinois Conference Center 1900 S 1st St, Champaign, Illinois, United States

Join the Champaign Parks Foundation for a fun evening of food, socializing, and entertainment at the iHotel in support of the Champaign Park District’s Scholarship Fund! All proceeds will benefit the CPD Scholarship Fund. The Ties & Tennies Gala will feature complimentary wine and beer, plated dinner, live and silent auctions, and a Featured Speaker: […]

West Side Arts

West Side Park 400 W. University Ave, Champaign, IL, United States

Mark your calendars for September 15th, as West Side Arts event is set to take place at West Side Park.  Presented by the Champaign Park District and 40 North, this free juried art festival is a celebration of local and regional talent. Art enthusiasts and curious minds alike are invited to immerse themselves in a […]

Douglass Senior Style Show

Douglass Community Center 512 E Grove St, Champaign, IL, United States

Join us for the Douglass Senior Style Show at the Douglass Community Center on September 29 at 4pm! Watch as our fabulous seniors take the runway, showcasing their unique flair and fashion. Dress to impress and be part of this stylish event where elegance and fun meet.  Tickets are required for entry and can be […]

$10

The Great Pumpkin Hunt

Champaign and Urbana Park Districts have hidden rocks painted like pumpkins all over Champaign and Urbana this October during the Great Pumpkin Hunt. Get your detective gear ready and see how many you can find! Be sure to snap a picture and share your discoveries with us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts by tagging […]

FREE

Roots & Relics

Robert C. Porter Family Park 2310 S Rising Rd, Champaign, IL, United States

Join the Champaign County Forest Preserve District at Robert C. Porter Family Park for an adventure for all ages exploring trees and their historical legacies! Embark on a guided walk through the park, where you’ll learn to identify local trees. But that’s not all! Dive into the rich history of wood and how early settlers […]

Free

Art Exhibit Reception: Reflections From Within

Springer Cultural Center 301 N Randolph St, Champaign, IL, United States

View this upcoming art exhibit at Springer Cultural Center starting September 28th then stop by the reception on October 3rd from 5:30-7pm to enjoy refreshments, speak to the artists, and have the opportunity to purchase a piece!

Free

Halloween Costume Giveaway

Douglass Community Center 512 E Grove St, Champaign, IL, United States

The collection drive is over! Time for you to choose from an assortment of cute and creepy costumes. Donation of items is not required to pick up a new costume. The giveaway will begin promptly at 10am and will run until 12pm or until all costumes are gone.

Free

Ribbon Cutting for Douglass Park Improvements

Douglass Park 501 E Eureka St., Champaign

Be a part of history as we celebrate the new improvements made at Douglass Park including an additional baseball field, restrooms, concession stand, and shelter made possible with support from donors, Champaign Park District and the City of Champaign.

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