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New Trustee Spotlight: Joe DeLuce

New Trustee Spotlight: Joe DeLuce

Feb 8, 2024 | Blog

Lifetime of experience with parks & recreation If you are familiar with the park scene in Champaign-Urbana, you probably know the name Joe DeLuce. Joe spent 25 years working with the Champaign Park District, starting as director of recreation and stepping into the...
New Trustee Spotlight: Nancy Delcomyn

New Trustee Spotlight: Nancy Delcomyn

Feb 7, 2024 | Blog

An lifelong outdoor enthusiast Before joining the Urbana Parks Foundation board of trustees, Nancy Delcomyn was no stranger to the Urbana park scene. Nancy served on the Urbana Park District (UPD) board for 30 years, and in her words, she “just couldn’t...
A Look Back at 2023

A Look Back at 2023

Dec 28, 2023 | Blog

Another year has flown by, and once again there was much to celebrate when it comes to Urbana parks. We are thrilled to see the progress on major projects we have raised funds for over the past few years and so excited about these new facilities coming to fruition in...
A Look Back at 2022

A Look Back at 2022

Dec 30, 2022 | Blog, UPF Updates

As another year draws to a close, we would like to take a look back at the past twelve months. In 2022, we had much to celebrate—from the return of our Barn Bash event to the completion of the Blair Park resurfacing project to the 25th anniversary of the Wandell...
Help us Connect Classes with Nature this Giving Tuesday

Help us Connect Classes with Nature this Giving Tuesday

Nov 27, 2022 | Blog, UPF Updates

Students in Urbana need your help to connect with the environment and learn about nature! Every year, Urbana Park District hosts hundreds of students on field trips to learn about nature and the environment, and for some students, this is their first exposure to...