10 year old Urbana Parks Supporter Sofia Marquez shares why she thinks it is important to have nature during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shared her personal thoughts in a message to the Urbana Parks Foundation with permission to share on our blog. Read on to hear what this fourth grader has to share.
Appreciating the value of parks now more than ever
One of the biggest reasons for our donation to the Urbana Parks Foundation is that we live outside of Urbana Park’s taxing district but wanted to support the unique quality of this park.
Dive Into Fun at the Big Splash
The Second Annual Big Splash is certain to be a splashtastic time for all ages. So grab your swimsuit and towel and join the Urbana Parks Foundation on February 22nd. But before you head to the pool, dive into all of the event details in this month’s blog post.
A Tribute to Tom Brown and Steve Rugg
We thank Tom and Steve for their support of Urbana Parks through more than a decade of service on the board of the Urbana Parks Foundation. Their service has benefited not only our Foundation, but the Urbana Park District and more broadly the entire Champaign-Urban community.
Why the Urbana Park District is to thank for some of my favorite Urbana memories
There is much to love about the city, but I have the Urbana Park District to thank for some of my favorite Urbana memories.