Happy Parks and Recreation Month!

Launched in 1985, this year marks the 40th anniversary of Park and Recreation Month!

This year’s theme, “Build Together, Play Together, ” reminds us of the contributions of more than 160,000 full-time park and recreation professionals — along with hundreds of thousands of part-time and seasonal workers and volunteers — who maintain our country’s close-to-home parks.

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The values of NRPA are represented as three pillars that can provide positivity in the community. These pillars are the following:

• Equity
  • Equity and access are important values of the Champaign Park District, whose mission is to improve the lives of the community and those around us.
  • Equitable access means that no resident should be prevented from enjoying Park District amenities or participating in programs/events regardless of income, race, gender, geography, or ability.
• Climate-Readiness
  • Climate change is expected to increase extreme weather events in Central Illinois, resulting in an increase of heat waves, thunderstorms, and blizzards.
  • Environmental sustainability not only improves the ecological function of parks, but also improves resource use such as energy or water use.
• Health and Well-Being
  • Health and Wellness can be affected by health behaviors such as diet and exercise, access to healthcare, social factors such as education, and the physical environment.
  • Organized sport & fitness programs such as softball leagues or water aerobics are examples of ways recreation provides healthy lifestyle options.
  • Providing scholarships to programming and fitness center memberships, Champaign Park District can help improve at risk children and families in being more healthy and active.

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Find a Park/Trail Near You!

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Register for Activities

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Volunteer

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Events