Sponsorship Opportunities

Want to get your message out to the community? Support a Champaign Park District event by becoming a sponsor! Sponsors receive many benefits like on-site presence, logo on marketing materials, social media shout outs, and more. Increase your community engagement when you support amazing events for the Champaign-Urbana community!

For questions or to submit completed application:

Zoe Southlynn-Savage
zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org
1311 W. Church St, Champaign, IL 61821

Signature Events

Be a part of some of the most exciting and well-attended events in Champaign-Urbana! Sponsorship benefits vary by level and may include logo on billboards, social media posts, name mentioned in radio ads, and more with potentially 180,000+ impressions.

Choose between the Silver, Gold, and Platinum level ($1,000-$10,000) and fill out the corresponding Sponsor Agreement linked here.

For questions or to submit completed application:

Zoe Southlynn-Savage
zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org
1311 W. Church St, Champaign, IL 61821

Signature events include:

• Flannel Fest
• CU Days
• Winter Nights at Prairie Farm

Community Events

Increase community awareness at fitness events, holiday celebrations, and more when you sponsor Community Events! Sponsorship benefits vary by level and may include on-site booth opportunity, social media posts, logo on website, press release mentions, and more with potentially 75,000+ impressions.

Choose between the Gold, Silver and Bronze level ($250-$1,000) and fill out the corresponding Sponsor Agreement linked here.

For questions or to submit completed application:

Zoe Southlynn-Savage
zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org
1311 W. Church St, Champaign, IL 61821

Community events include:

• Nite Lite Egg Hunt
• Juneteenth
• West Side Arts
• Nightmare on Grove Street
• CUSR Cupcake 5K
• Holiday in Whoville
• Frozen 5K

Neighborhood Events

Get involved in events like concerts and movies in the park that bring neighborhoods together in a fun, nostalgic way. Sponsorship benefits vary by level and may include on-site booth opportunity, social media posts, logo on website, and more with potentially 40,000 impressions.

Choose between the Gold and Silver level ($250-$500) and fill out the corresponding Sponsor Agreement linked here.

For questions or to submit completed application:

Zoe Southlynn-Savage
zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org
1311 W. Church St, Champaign, IL 61821

Neighborhood events include:

• Summer Concerts
• Bunny Open-House and Eggs-ploration
• Pizza & Pjs with Santa
• Noon Years Eve
• Day in the Park

Want to reach event enthusiasts in the Champaign-Urbana area? Thinking about diversifying your digital marketing efforts and need a fresh new way? We have TWO advertising spots available every week in our Weekend Explorer email newsletter.

Ad Specs:

• File Format: Press-Ready Square JPEG/PNG Display Graphic (800×800)
• URL to Link Graphic
• Signed commitment due 2 weeks prior to the desired Weekend Explorer issue. Form below.
• One campaign per agreement.

Why Advertise With Us?

• Nationally Recognized Agency
• 550,000+ Yearly Website Views
• 10,000+ Total CPD Email Subscribers
• CPD Email Click Through Rate (CTR) is over double industry standard
• Weekend Explorer is shared on social media platforms:
  • CPD Facebook: 12,900+
  • Virginia Theatre Facebook: 13,000+
  • Sholem Aquatic Center Facebook: 8,200+
  • CPD LinkTree Link under Blog & News (updated weekly)
  • And more including Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation Facebook, CPD Instagram/Twitter/TikTok, etc.!