Adults, are you looking to improve your physical and mental health? Join one of our adult sports! Playing a recreational sport as an adult can help you stay physically active, improve your cardiovascular health and reduce stress levels. It can also help you build strong relationships with other people who share the same interests as you do. Listed below are activities at the Champaign Park District to help get you moving!
TENNIS
Whether you’re a beginner or are more advanced, we have a tennis program for you year round!
PICKLEBALL
Adult Pickleball League
Ages 15+
Join us for our new Pickleball Leagues! Leagues are offered for all levels of play. These recreational leagues are structured to be competitive, yet recreational. Players have the ability to move up in skill level each season.
LEAGUE | SKILL LEVEL | DATE | DAY | TIME
Mixed
- Beginners | < 3.0 | August 15 – mid Sept | Tu | 5:30-7p
- Intermediate | 3.0 – 3.5 | August 15 – mid Sept | Tu | 5:30-7p
- Advanced | 3.5+ | August 15 – mid Sept | Tu | 5:30-7p
Doubles
- Men’s Intermediate | 3.0 – 3.5 | August 17 – mid Sept | Th | 5:30-7p
- Men’s Advanced | 3.5+ | August 17 – mid Sept | Th | 5:30-7p
- Women’s Intermediate/Advanced | All | August 17 – mid Sept | Th | 5:30-7p
Singles
- Men’s Intermediate | 3.0-3.5 | August 20 – mid Sept | Su | 5-7p
- Men’s Advanced | 3.5+ | August 20 – mid Sept | Su | 5-7p
- Women’s Intermediate/Advanced | All | August 20 – mid Sept | Su | 5-7p
Season Length: 6 weeks (weather permitting)
Location: Outdoor Pickleball Complex, 2203 W. John St., Centennial Park
Fee (R/NR): Doubles – $81/$121.50; Singles – $49/$73.50
Equipment Required: Pickleball Paddle
Deadline: August 7
Pickleball Skills and Drills
Ages 18+
Enhance your pickleball skills at Pickleball Skills and Drills. All skill levels are welcome. Focus will be on the development of pickleball fundamentals from drop shots, dinks, and overhead smashes, to serves and ball placement. Join the fun and learn a new skill!
Day: October 3 – 19
Time: 10a-12p
Location: Leonhard Recreation Center
Fee (R/NR): $81/$121.50
Deadline: September 23
Late Registration: If there are openings, a $10 late fee will be added
Equipment Required: Pickleball Paddle
Questions: justice.miller@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3984
SOFTBALL
Ages 15+
| Park | Block Hours | Price | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Pavilion>> | 10a-3p or 4-9p | $120 per block | Parking, Grills, Drinking Fountains, Sholem Aquatic Center (Opens Memorial Day), Picnic Tables, Playground |
| Douglass Pavilion>> | 9a-2p or 3-8p | $90 per block | Basketball Court (not lighted), Drinking Fountains, Grills, Picnic Tables, Playgrounds, Splash Pad (Memorial day through Labor Day), Restrooms |
| Bristol Park Pavilion>> | 9a-2p or 3-8p | $90 per block | Paths/Sidewalk, Playground |
| West Side Park Gazebo >> | 10a-3p or 4-9p | $90 per block | Paths/Sidewalk, Playground |
| Hessel Pavilion >> | 9a-2p or 3-8p | $120 per block | Drinking Fountain, Grills, Parking, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad (Memorial Day through Labor Day), Picnic Tables |
Location: Dodds 4-Plex
Deadline: August 9
Questions: justice.miller@champaignparks.org or 217-398-2550
FREE AGENT LIST
Want to play a team sport, but don’t have a team or want to sub on another night? Register for our Free Agent list! No fees due at the time of registration & teams will be made if enough players are interested in the same league night. Free Agent Information is shared with registered captains at the beginning of the season to pull subs on their teams if needed!
VOLLEYBALL
Ages 15+
Can you bump, set, and spike or are you just learning? Champaign Park District offers women’s and co-ed leagues that are sure to fit your skill level.
At the time of registration, an application and all fees are due. No registrations will be accepted without full payment. Completed rosters with names, addresses, phone numbers, and signatures are due the first day of games.
| Facility | Fees - CPD Residents | Non-Resident Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Bresnan Meeting Center | $50 per hour | $75 per hour |
| Douglass Annex | $65 per hour | $85 per hour |
| Douglass Annex Kitchen | $60 per hour | $85 per hour + room rental |
| Douglass Library | $55 per hour | $75 per hour |
| Douglass Library Kitchen | $45 per hour | $75 per hour + room rental |
| Douglass Gymnasium | $60 per hour | $90 per hour |
| Hays Center | $60 per hour | $90 per hour |
| Hays Center Kitchen | $60 per hour | $90 per hour + room rental |
| Kaufman Lake Fire Ring | $50 flat rate | $75 flat rate |
| Springer Cultural Center | $60 per hour | $90 per hour |
| Springer Cultural Center | $60 per hour per add'l room | $90 per hour |
| Springer Cultural Kitchen | $60 per hour + room rental | $90 per hour |
| Leonhard Activity Room | $55 per hour | $85 per hour |
| Leonhard Gymnasium | $160 per hour (Full Gym) | $220 per hour |
| Leonhard Gymnasium | $90 per hour (Half Gym) | $135 per hour |
| Leonhard Gymnasium | $55 per hour (Quarter Gym) | $85 per hour |
| Leonhard Group Fitness | $40 per hour | $70 per hour |
| Leonhard Party Room | $60 per hour | $90 per hour |
| Martens Center Multipurpose Rooms | $60 per hour | $90 per hour |
| Martens Center Gymnasium | $120 per hour (Full Gym) | $180 per hour |
| Martens Center Gymnasium | $70 per hour (Half Gym) | $105 per hour |
| Martens Center Kitchen | $80 per hour | $120 per hour |
No Games*: 9/3, 9/6, 9/7, 9/10, 9/12
Location: Leonhard Recreation Center
Team Fee: $245
Season Length: 10 games and a tournament
Manager’s Meeting: August 15 at 6p, Leonhard Recreation Center
Deadline: August 21
Late Registration: If there are openings, a $25 late fee will be added
FREE AGENT LIST
Want to play a team sport, but don’t have a team or want to sub on another night? Register for our Free Agent list! No fees due at the time of registration & teams will be made if enough players are interested in the same league night. Free Agent Information is shared with registered captains at the beginning of the season to pull subs on their teams if needed!
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