Registration

Youth Scholarship Program

The scholarship program is designed to provide families of the Champaign Park District the opportunity to get their children involved in fun, safe, quality programs that they may not be able to afford without assistance. These activities help provide children with the ability to improve their physical health, to engage with peers of all abilities, grow self-confidence, strengthen their creativity, develop social relationships, strengthen their appreciation for the outdoors, and improve their technical skills and abilities.

Visit our Scholarship Opportunities page for forms and more information.

Scholarship Opportunities >> 

Child Care Resource Service (CCRS)

Child Care Resource Service helps income-eligible parents who are working and/or going to school pay for their child care. Eligibility is based on parents’ family size and income. Working families whose incomes are at or below 50% of the state median income level may be eligible to apply. Processing the application can take up to 10 business days, once all the necessary information is received. Please pick up an application form from CCRS.

Questions: Child Care Resource Service, 333-3252 or 1-800-325-5516

Please Note: Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation is unable to accept CCRS payment due to changes in governmental regulations.

We also accept registration in-person at our major facilities, by mail, and by fax.  Please mail (or fax) your completed form to the address/number indicated on the form:

• CPD Registration Form >>
• CPD Formulario de Inscripción >> 
• CUSR Registration Form >>
• CUSR Formulario de Inscripción >> 

Choose any of these facilities:

• • Dodds Tennis Center (seasonal) >>
  • Douglass Community Center >>
  • Hays Recreation Center >>
  • Leonhard Recreation Center >>
  • Springer Cultural Center >>

Fees listed within the program information are for Champaign and Urbana Park Districts residents. Persons residing outside these districts will pay 50% more than the resident rates. Fees charged for programs are used to offset part of the costs for special instructors, facility costs, and program supplies.

What qualifies you to be a Resident of Champaign-Urbana? For the Champaign Park District, that means the taxes associated with your home contributes to the Champaign or Urbana Park District. 

Wondering how to know if you are a Resident of Champaign-Urbana? Find out using the Champaign County GIS map. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at 398-2550.

Options For Non-Residents of Champaign-Urbana

Fee: $50/year

Program participants living outside the boundaries of the Champaign and Urbana Park Districts have an option of paying 50% more than the resident fee for each program or paying a yearly fee and the resident fee for each program.

The yearly fee is computed on the assessed valuation of the non-resident’s home. The yearly fee is this valuation multiplied by the current tax rate of the Champaign Park District. The term of the payment coverage is from May 1 to April 30 of the following year. A person wishing to pay the yearly fee should bring a copy of the most recent tax bill to the Leonhard Recreation Center for computation of the fee. To receive the same privilege, non-resident renters may pay a flat fee of $50.

Please Note: The non-resident annual fee option is not available to persons residing adjacent to the Park District boundaries. They, however, have the option of annexing their property to the Champaign Park District. If you have any questions, please contact us at 398-2550.

Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation (CUSR) was formed through a cooperative agreement with the Champaign and Urbana Park Districts to provide recreation programs and leisure services for residents with disabilities. Inclusion and specialized programs are available. Visit their website to learn more about their Youth & Teens, Adults, Athletics/Special Olympics, and Special Events programs!

CUSR Website >> 

Equal Access

The Champaign Park District works cooperatively with Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation to offer equal access to our recreation programs and services for persons with disabilities. Check out CUSR Inclusion Services for participants who wish to register for Champaign Park District programs but need a little extra support. 

CUSR Inclusion Services >>

For further information call 217-819-3980 or grace.tissier@champaignparks.org.

Program Cancellations, Refunds

Refunds will be given only through the second meeting of any program unless the Park District cancels the program or the participant experiences a medical problem which prohibits program participation. When a medical problem exists, the refund will be a prorated amount based on the number of sessions remaining in the program less the service charge. There will be a $5 service charge for refunds issued due to participant cancellation (per participant/per occurrence) unless stated otherwise in program description. In cases where the minimum number of registrants is not received for a program, the Park District may have to cancel the program. In cases of program cancellations, full refunds will be issued to all registrants.

Weather Cancellations: Rainout Line >>

Programs may be cancelled due to inclement weather or unusable facilities. A decision regarding cancellation will be made two hours prior to the scheduled starting time for high school/adult programs and one hour prior to the start of youth programs. If deteriorating conditions force on-site cancellations, information will be put on the Cancellation Line (217-805-4100) as soon as possible. A Champaign Park District representative will remain on-site until the next scheduled event to inform participants of the cancellation.

Possible Changes in Listings

The policies, procedures, requirements, programs, fees, and facility availability contained in the brochure represent those at the time of publication. Sometimes changes are necessary after publication, but prior to program commencement or facility operation. In order to provide the best service to the public, the District reserves the right to add, change, modify, or delete any programs and policies. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NSF Checks

A $25 service charge will be assessed on all checks returned due to insufficient funds.

Insurance

Individual accident liability insurance is not provided by the Champaign Park District.

Photographs

The Park District/CUSR occasionally takes photographs or video of participants for promoting/advertising our programs, services, events, activities, and facilities in our brochures, website or agency social media, and other promotional avenues. By registering for, participating in or attending Park District/CUSR programs, events, or other activities, the participant (or parent/guardian of a minor participant) irrevocably agrees to the use and distribution by the Park District/CUSR of his or her image (or of his minor child/ward) in photographs, video recordings, and any other electronic reproductions of such programs, events and activities for any purpose without inspection or approval and without compensation, rights to royalties or any other consideration now and in the future.

Equal Opportunity

It is the policy of the Champaign Park District to provide that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical and mental disability, sexual preference, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as establish by law be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under, any program or activity of the District.

Deadlines

Program registration deadlines are established to give participants a date by which they should be registered. If enrollment is almost high enough to conduct a class, the registration deadline may be extended. If you missed the deadline, please call 398-2550 to get information on possible deadline extensions.

Program Waiting Lists

Sometimes programs may fill. If this is the case, please ask to be placed on a waiting list.

All participants are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior at all times while participating, spectating, or attending any program or activity sponsored by the Champaign Park District. This includes participation in programs which may or may not require an admission fee, spectating at athletic events, concerts, or attending special events. The following guidelines are designed to provide safe and enjoyable activities for all participants. Additional Codes of Conduct may apply for particular programs such as day camps, athletic leagues, and the aquatic facilities.
Participants shall:

1. Show respect to all participants and program staff and/or supervisors.
2. Take direction from program staff/supervisors.
3. Refrain from using abusive or foul language.
4. Refrain from causing bodily harm to self, other participants or program staff/ supervisors.
5. Refrain from damaging equipment, supplies, and facilities.