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Things to Do in Champaign, Illinois: A Ten Week Series, Week 6- A Walk in the Park(s)

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Things to Do in Champaign, Illinois: A Ten Week Series, Week 6- A Walk in the Park(s)

Carle ParkOne of the many great things about Champaign-Urbana is that the cities were planned to incorporate green space...and lots of it. You'll notice that there's a park at the center of just about every neighborhood in this area, regardless of the age of the subdivision. And not only do these parks exist, but they're very well-maintained and visited often by residents.

If you're like me, you might forget about the possibilities that a park can provide when you're looking for something to do. My husband and I recently spent a very enjoyable afternoon in one of our local parks...playing frisbee. I hadn't thrown a frisbee in years. We walked on over to the park (just about every home in Champaign-Urbana has a park within walking distance) and we even managed to get a little exercise:-)

ParkRight now, mid-summer, there are tons of organized activities going on in the parks throughout Champaign-Urbana. There are neighborhood concert series in both Urbana and Champaign parks , free fishing lessons, boat rentals at Crystal Lake Park, a back-to-school bash coming up, and more!

Of course, there's lots more to do depending on which park you visit...there are picnic tables, playgrounds, flower gardens, statue gardens, trails, horseshoes, basketball courts, baseball fields, soccer goals, volleyball nets, swimming facilities, etc. etc.

Visit these websites to find out which parks offers whatever it is you're looking for:

Urbana Parks

Champaign Parks

So next time you're not quite sure what to do with yourself on a lazy afternoon, don't forget that most of Champaign-Urbana's parks are open all day every day, and there's probably one just around the corner from you!

 

Here's my complete list of Things to Do in Champaign. Check back next week for number 7!

 

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Shannon Lewis is a Realtor® and broker at Beringer Realty located in Urbana, Illinois. She and her partner, Debbie Hensleigh, help home buyers and sellers in Urbana, Champaign, Savoy, and many other surrounding communities.

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