Urbana, Illinois

Urbana (pronounced ) is a city located in Champaign County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 36,395. It is the county seat of Champaign County{{GR|6}}. The city was named after Urbana, Ohio. The current mayor is Laurel Prussing (2005—).

Urbana Park District

Meadowbrook

Meadowbrook park is located south-east of the Race St. and Windsor Rd. intersection. It has a sculpture garden with about 20 sculptures from local artists. Around the prairie restauration center of the park loops a wide concrete path suitable for walking, running and bicycling. A few small hills

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make it unsuitable for inexperienced rollerbladers. The park has two entrances, one on Race St. and one on Windsor Rd. A playground and shelter are

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located near the Windsor Rd. entrance. A community garden, a herbal garden and a shelter are located near the Race St. entrance.

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Crystal Lake

Dog Park (part of Judge Webber)

The Urbana Dog Park is a place to walk one's dog without a leash.

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Swimming Pools

The Urbana Park District offers two swimming pools in Urbana: One outside pool and one inside pool (a shared resource with the Urbana School District).

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