The Champaign Park District maintains over 700 acres of land in Champaign. With 61 parks & 14 facilities – it seems difficult to imagine one forgetting about the abundant opportunities available. It happens though, or perhaps is overlooked, throughout the daily chaos that life in the 21st century brings. This winter, don’t let the cold […] Continue Reading

Have you been dreaming of some alone time? A few hours on the town, kid-free? Time to do some shopping, go see a movie, or even a night in without distraction?   Champaign Park District has you covered! Our Parents’ Nights Out will keep you kids have your kids running, and engaged with our highly […] Continue Reading

Here in the Horticulture Department, our evaluations of last year’s gardens are tucked away, and the process of designing and ordering and scheduling next year’s show of 86,000+ annual flowers is in full force.  In the midst of looking forward to the pulsing greens and rainbow spectacle of next summer’s colors, I always remind myself […] Continue Reading

Meet Santa Claus at the Virginia Theatre! Wednesday, December 6   |  5:00-7:00 pm Virginia Theatre All Ages (must be accompanied by an adult) – FREE! Santa Claus is coming to town! The Champaign Center Partnership is excited to join the Champaign Park District in welcoming Jolly Old St. Nick to downtown Champaign’s Virginia Theatre. Visit with […] Continue Reading

We’re always working to be creative, innovative, inclusive, and exciting. We invite you to try something NEW this winter! DRAWING, POTTERY, & PAINTING The Themes of Spring! Ages 6-11; 12-17 Using themes associated with spring (bunnies, birds, and budding flowers to name a few!) students will become familiar with the fundamentals of drawing and painting. […] Continue Reading

Virginia lights up the stage through the end of 2017! This winter at the Virginia Theatre, catch a variety of world class talent as well as delightful local and community productions. TAKING THE STAGE A perfect holiday surprise for the kids is in store at Shopkins Live! on Thursday, December 7.  Packed with show-stopping performances, cool […] Continue Reading

We have many Halloween haunts for you to visit this October. Float on by our awesome events to get you into the spooky season.   Halloween Costume Drive & Exchange Drive Saturday, October 21 | 10am – noon @ Douglass Community Center FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! Did we mention this is free? No need to donate, just choose the […] Continue Reading