Champaign Park District Email Format
Recreational FacilitiesIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
The Champaign Park District is a special district of local government serving Champaign, Illinois, with its own financial and legal responsibilities. Its mission is to enhance the community’s quality of life through parks, recreation, and cultural arts, providing access to public facilities and programming for residents. The district maintains and operates parks and facilities and develops recreational assets and programs, including planned amenities like a new basketball court. It pursues partnerships to expand services, such as collaborations with First Busey Corp to increase swim lesson access and a 15-year operating agreement with the City of Champaign to manage Hedge Park. The district has been recognized for excellence in park services, including a National Gold Medal Award in 2023.