Citizen's Park is now home to a fantastic new sculpture by Michael Darin called “Sprout” which is part of The Great ArtDoors, a program sponsored by the Park Districts, Spurlock Museum, and 40 North. More of this please!
Posts by Seth Fein:
Year of the Park, A to Z: Henry Michael Park, Champaign
Champaign's newest park sits on 2.3 acres in the center of a brand new neighborhood in the southwest park of town.
Year of the Park, A to Z: Bridgewater Park, Champaign
This tiny pocket park on the corner of Market and Bradley was named in honor of Erma Bridgewater, one of Champaign's most important figures of the 20th century.
Year of the Park, A to Z: Toalson Park, Champaign
This relatively new park on the north end of the city was named in honor of Robert Toalson, who spent 31 years at the helm of the Champaign Park District.
Year of the Park, A to Z: Southridge Park, Urbana
Southridge Park is was donated in 1987 as a centerpiece of the Myra Ridge neighborhood development. It's a terrific place to take a walk, and let the kids run around.
Year of the Park, A to Z: Robeson Park, Champaign
This park was developed by the Robeson family, and quite frankly, it's just about perfect.
Year of the Park, A to Z: Porter Park, Champaign
Porter Park is way far out in west Champaign and is a very new park, but immediately a favorite for most anyone who makes the drive.
Year of the Park, A to Z: Mayfair Park, Champaign
Tucked into the houses just west of the Champaign Country Club, Mayfair Park is an adorable little spot to let the kids play and spend some time with friends.
Year of the Park, A to Z: Leal Park, Urbana
Leal Park is home to both the oldest cemetery and the oldest residential home in Champaign County. That makes this park more than worth a look.
Year of the Park, A to Z: Judge Webber Park, Urbana
Judge Charles Webber and his estate donated this forested land in 1985 to Urbana Park District as a massive forest space. Today it houses an archery club, and that is pretty swell.