We're celebrating Parks and Recreation Month with a park swap with Urbana Park District! 🌳🔀 Join us tomorrow morning from 9–11am at Meadowbrook Park to learn all about Champaign Park District programs and services and grab some free CPD swag and popsicles.

Calling all softball lovers! 🥎 Do you have a passion for the game and a heart for mentoring young athletes? We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to lead our 12U and 14U travel softball teams this season. 14U | bit.ly/469Vnfv 12U | bit.ly/4nP6osX

The third annual Ties & Tennies Gala is back Sept. 4 at the I Hotel! Join us for a night of fun, food, auctions & inspiration featuring our guest speaker, Illini Women's Basketball Coach, Shauna Green! 👟 BUY TICKETS | bit.ly/3GoYeHa

📢 ACTIVITY UPDATE Due to weather conditions, tonight's 12U Dragons Tryouts are being rescheduled for Tuesday, July 22nd from 6-8pm. Thank you for understanding!

CU Days is almost here and it’s bigger than ever! 🎉💛 Mark your calendars for THREE days of community fun, featuring live music, delicious local eats, a marketplace with vendors and free back-to-school supplies, and so much more! 📅 Aug 8 - 10 🔗 bit.ly/4nR07NA

Jazz in the Park is back next week! 🎷🎶 Grab your lawn chairs and refreshments and enjoy live music from Emma Taylor Trio & TromBari. 📅 July 24 ⏰ 6-8pm 📍 Morrissey Park 🔗 bit.ly/4nRe4Lh

It's Opening Night for Hadestown: Teen Edition! 🎭 📅 July 17-19 ⏰ 7pm, 1pm (July 19) HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION By Anais Mitchell Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Corp. 🎟️ bit.ly/45R0eSP

Introducing the first-ever Flamazing Race! 🦩🏁 Flamingos take the plunge down the lazy river slide at Sholem in a wild twist on the classic duck race all to support CUSR's Flamazing programs! 📅 Aug 10 ⏰ 10am 🔗 bit.ly/FlamazingRace

Today, we celebrate Parks and Recreation Professionals Day with sweet treats provided by Sidney Dairy Barn! 🍦🌲 To our team and park professionals across the country: THANK YOU for your passion, energy, and commitment to making every day a little brighter.

Is your calendar marked for Fall Registration? 🍂 📍 C-U Residents: July 30 📍 Non-Residents: August 9 Start previewing fall program on Monday, July 21! 🔗 bit.ly/CParksRegistra…

Join us tomorrow for another Art in the Parks! 🌳 Students will explore the life cycle of trees and discover their stages of growth then turn fallen sticks into beautiful mobiles. It’s hands-on, educational, and fun! 📅 July 22 ⏰ 10 - 11:30am 📍 Davidson Park

Thank you to everyone who came out this past weekend to support our young performers in Hadestown: Teen Edition! ❤️ Did you get to see this production? Reply and tell us what you thought!

It’s going to be a hot one this week! 🔥 To help you stay cool, Martens Center and Leonhard Center will be open as FREE cooling centers for the community on Wednesday - Friday. 🔗 STAY COOL | bit.ly/3Iknb6T

Calling all pickleballers! 🏓 Do you play at the John St. Pickleball Complex? We’re expanding and we want your input! Tell us what you'd love to see as we grow this popular community space. 🔗 bit.ly/3Gz9xfF

Join us for a powerful yet relaxing Yin yoga session at Prairie Farm THIS SUNDAY! 🐐🧘 Enjoy the farm animals up close and personal, while connecting with nature and your innermost self. 📅 Sunday, July 27 ⏰ 7 - 7:45pm 📍 Prairie Farm 🔗 REGISTER | bit.ly/4lpCES7

Start building your fall activity wish list! 🍂 Champaign-Urbana residents can register starting July 30, and fall programs are ready to preview now. Click the heart icon to save your favorites and make registration a breeze! 🔗 REGISTER | bit.ly/CParksRegistra…

We can’t wait to see your smiling faces tonight at Jazz in the Park at Morrissey Park! 🎷🎶 Just a quick reminder, it’s going to be a warm evening, so be sure to stay hydrated and come prepared for the heat. Let’s enjoy a safe and relaxing night of great music together!

Volunteer at C-U Days! 💛 Volunteering is a great way to meet people, earn hours, and be part of one of Champaign-Urbana’s biggest summer traditions. We’re looking for help with: 🛝 Kids’ Activities 🛍️ Vendor Support 🚦 Traffic Assistance And more! 🔗 bit.ly/4ojiACP

Haayyyyy! 🐴👋 Join us for another Moo-vie Night at Prairie Farm TONIGHT! Enjoy exciting animal activities, concessions, and plenty of surprises throughout the evening. 🎥 Home on the Range (2004) ⏰ 8pm 📍 Prairie Farm

Spend a evening under the stars at S'mores and Stars! 🍫⭐ Gather around the fire at Porter Park as a local astronomer shares insights on the Perseid meteor shower, one of the most spectacular celestial events of the year. 📅 Aug 12 ⏰ 8 - 10pm 📍 Robert C. Porter Family Park