Champaign Park District News Releases

Get Fit For Less!

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:57:29 -0600

Save 50% on FitFlex Coupon Books!

The Champaign Park District is offering FITflex coupon books at half price, just in time for the New Year. From December 1-31, you can purchase FITflex coupon books for $20/$30 (resident/non-resident) for 10 coupons.

These coupon books allow you to choose from a variety of group fitness classes when it meets your schedule. Each coupon can be used to attend one group fitness class at any Champaign Park District facility or the Savoy Recreation Center.

FITflex coupon books make a great gift! They are available at the Bresnan Meeting Center, Springer Cultural Center, Leonhard Recreation Center and Savoy Recreation Center. For more information call, 352-6044.

School Out Special

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:50:10 -0600

The Champaign Park District' is hosting the first "School Out Day" this Friday November 28th at the Leonhard Recreation Center. Third to 8th grade students can drop in between 10 am and 4 pm for open gym basketball and from 1 to 4 pm we will be hosting a Dodgeball tournament for the same age group. Both of these activities are drop in and free of charge!

This is a great opportunity for kids to find something constructive to do while they are out of school and will also allow parents a chance to get some much needed shopping done on Black Friday. Be sure to spread the word!

Sign Up for Spring Fun Now

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:19:03 -0600

Spring is right around the corner and that means great programs and events from the Champaign Park District! Programs and events for spring 2009 include sports, special events, teen territory programs, cultural arts, fun for seniors and much more.

Registration for spring programs has begun, so register now! Registrations are accepted at all Champaign Park District facilities, online at www.champaignparkdistrict.com (with established user name and password), or by mailing completed form and payment to 706 Kenwood Road, Champaign, IL 61821. Champaign and Urbana residents may register at any time. Non-resident registration begins Wednesday, November 12.

For more information, call 398-2550 or check us out on the web at www.champaignparkdistrict.com.

Champaign Park District Offers More Options through Fitness Connection

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:29:58 -0500

Champaign Park District's new Fitness Connection has a variety of classes to tone, flex, and pump up a workout! The fall/winter and spring 2008 fitness line-ups have a larger selection of classes, more locations, and the addition of many new instructors. Through a partnership with Savoy Recreation Center, Champaign residents can now take group fitness classes at Savoy Recreation Center for the resident rate and Savoy residents can work-out in Champaign at the resident rate.

Registration is still being accepted for fall/winter fi tness programs and will begin for spring programs on November 1. In addition to regular class registration, participants can purchase a Fit Flex coupon book that enables them to attend any of the classes offered on a drop-in basis. For more information on Champaign Park District's fitness programs, call 217-352-6044 or check us out on the web at www.champaignparkdistrict.com.

8th Annual Parade of Lights Call for Entries

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:20:26 -0500

Do you want to spread some holiday cheer this year? Then enter the Champaign Park District's 8th Annual Parade of Lights! Applications for parade entries are now being accepted. All entries must be decorated with lights and conform to the parade theme - "Another Miracle on Main Street." The Parade of Lights takes place on Saturday, December 6 at 5:30pm with an ice/snow date of December 7. Parade entries are free before November 7. After the November 7 deadline, there is a late entry fee of $25.

The parade kicks off at 5:30pm in front of The News-Gazette (Main & Fremont St.) and will wind its way through downtown Champaign and around West Side Park ending back at One Main.

To download entry forms for the parade, visit www.champaignparkdistrict.com or call 398-2550 for more information.

Construction Set to Begin on Champaign's First Natural Area Park

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:51:22 -0500

The fi rst phase of development for Champaign's first natural areas park is set to begin Monday, September 22 and is being kicked off with a ground breaking that day at noon. The 38-acre Porter Family Park is located in Southwest Champaign just north of Rising Road and Windsor Road.

A multi-year master plan has been developed and once complete, Porter Family Park will provide much needed open space for the rapidly growing Southwest Champaign area. In addition, Porter Family Park will become the first dedicated natural area within the City of Champaign providing space for natural prairies and wetlands as well as trails, a picnic area, and a playground.

For more information, please call 398-2550.

Donations Being Accepted for New Dog Park

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:24 -0500

The Champaign Park District is currently accepting donations for a new dog park in southwest Champaign. Donations will help fund the first public area where dogs may legally run off-leash within the Champaign city limits. The District is currently in the design process, with an anticipated opening date of Summer, 2008.

The Champaign Park District has agreed to lease 7 acres from the Urbana-Champaign Sanitary District. Located near the southeast corner of Windsor and Rising Roads, the park's basic design will feature a 4 foot fence, double-gated entry area, separate areas for large and small dogs, parking lot, trash cans / dog waste stations, and appropriate signage.

Basic costs will be covered by the Champaign Park District. However, funds are currently being raised for additional amenities such as: two drinking fountains (one for dogs, one for humans), a message center, benches, and a small shelter. These amenities are estimated to cost $20,000

If you would like to make a secure donation online, visit www.champaignparkdistrict.com or call Laura Auteberry at 217-398-2550 for more information.