Champaign Farmers Market
Downtown Plaza at Neil & Main Sts
Tuesdays 3–6pm, May–October
www.thelandconnection.org/markets

Monticello Farmers Market
State St between Washington & Main Sts
Thursdays 3–6pm, June–October
www.monticellomainst.org/FarmersMarket

Champaign Historic North First Street Market
Thursdays 3–7pm, June–September
www.localharvest.org/farmers-market-on-historic-northfirst-street-M27502

Urbana’s Market at the Square
Corner of Illinois & Vine St, Urbana • 217-384-2319
Saturdays 7am–noon, May–October.
www.urbanamarket.org

Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery
4410 N Lincoln Ave, Champaign
Selling gelato and cheese. Visit the goats, too.
www.prairiefruits.com

Rantoul Farmers Market
Corner of Garrard & Congress Sts
Every Friday 4–7pm, mid-July–Labor Day
www.rantoulfarmersmarket.com

Ambucs Park
1200 E University Ave, Urbana
Accessible playground, picnic tables.
www.urbanaparks.org/location/ambucs-park

Blair Park
1406 S Broadway Ave, Urbana
Ball fields, playground, tennis courts.
www.urbanaparks.org/location/blair-park

Busey Woods/Anita Purves Nature Center
1505 N Broadway Ave, Urbana • 217-384-4062
Hiking trails, nature programs & exhibits.
www.urbanaparks.org/location/natural-areas

Crystal Lake Park
206 W Park St, Urbana
Playground, paddle boats, dock fishing, lighted sledding
hill.

www.urbanaparks.org/location/crystal-lake-park

Copper Creek Church Indoor Playground
2202 W Curtis Rd, Champaign • 217-607-5452
Monday – Thursday 9am–Noon
www.coppercreekchurch.org/indoor-playground-hours

Heritage Lake Park
910 Titan St Rantoul, IL 61866 • 217-893-0461
Fishing, playground, horseshoe pits and pavilion.
www.village.rantoul.il.us/576/Parks

Kaufman Lake (Champaign Park District)
2702 W Springfield Ave • 217-398-2570
Trails around lake, picnic areas, fishing, biking.
www.champaignparks.org/places/kaufman-lake

Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve
109 S Lake of the Woods Rd, Mahomet
217-586-3360 • Boating, paddle boat rentals, fishing,
hiking, sledding, and plenty of play areas.
www.champaignforests.org/lake-of-the-woods-mahometillinois

Meadowbrook Park
2808 S Race St, Urbana · 217-367-1544
Concrete bike trail, hiking trail, sculptures, herb garden,
open field, and playground.
www.urbanaparks.org/meadowbrook-park-wandell-sculpture-garden

Prairie Park
2000 E Washington St, Urbana • 217-367-1544
Ball fields and sledding hill.
www.urbanaparks.org/location/prairie-park

West Side Park
400 W University Ave, Champaign • 217-398-2550
Playground, fountain, and walking paths.
www.champaignparks.org/places/west-side-park

Windsor Road Christian Church Indoor Playground
2501 W Windsor Rd Champaign • 217-359-2122
Climbing, slides, and play area.
www.windsorroad.org/playground-cafe

This interactive trail contains signs with instructions for
simple games that will turn an excursion at the park into
fun learning moments for young children.

Bridle Leash Park
902 W Dianne Ln, Mahomet

Chris Rudzinski Park
401 W Grove Ave, Rantoul

Dana Colbert Park
203 E Church St, Savoy

Garden Hills Park
1701 W Bloomington Rd, Champaign

Human Kinetics Park
1501 N Market St, Champaign

Johnston Park
701 Goldenview Dr, Champaign

Kolb Park
205 W Sherman St, St. Joseph

Urbana Early Childhood School
2202 E Washington St, Urbana

Wabash Park
520 E Wabash Ave, Rantoul

Champaign County History Museum
102 E University Ave, Champaign • 217-356-1010
Located in the historic Cattle Bank, the museum features exhibits highlighting county history.
www.champaigncountyhistory.org/

Krannert Art Museum (U of I)
500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign • 217-333-1861
Info: 217-333-1860
Front Desk: 217-244-0745
www.Kam.illinois.edu

Museum of the Grand Prairie
950 N Lombard St, Mahomet • Free admission
Extensive collection interpreting 19th/20th Century life
in east-central Illinois. Discovery Room offers hands-on
opportunities and educational programs for all ages.
www.museumofthegrandprairie.org

Monticello Railway Museum
992 Iron Horse Place,
Monticello • 217-762-9011
Museum displays cars, materials & artifacts relating to
railroading; also offers 7 mile roundtrip train rides on
weekends and some holidays from May–Oct.
www.mrym.org

The Spurlock Museum (U of I)
Closed Monday
600 S Gregory St, Urbana • 217-333-2360
Educational resource center features permanent
cultural galleries celebrating Africa, Egypt, Europe, Asia,
Oceania, Americas, and Ancient Mediterranean.
www.spurlock.illinois.edu

Curtis Orchard and Pumpkin Patch
3902 S Duncan Rd, Champaign • 217-359-5565
Open July–December hours vary by season
Pick your own apples and pumpkins in season. Petting
zoo, mazes, horseback rides, and more.
www.curtisorchard.com

Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch
1356 CR 2900 N, Rantoul • 217-893-3407
Fall–December
Chuck-wagon barbeque, corn maze, Christmas wonderland, and more.

www.reindeerranch.com/

Prairie Farm Petting Zoo – Centennial Park
2202 W Kirby Ave, Champaign • 217-398-2583
Mon–Sun 1–7pm, Memorial Day–mid-October
Traditional farm animals, petting zoo, movie nights, program and storytime.
www.champaignparks.org/places/prairie-farm/

Sailfin Pet Shop
720 S Neil St, Champaign • 217-352-1121
Visit the fish, turtles, snakes & other aquarium species.
www.sailfin.turbifysites.com

William M. Staerkel Planetarium – Parkland College
2400 W Bradley Ave, Champaign • 217-351-2568
Show hotline: 217-351-2446
Star shows, light shows, science education programs.
www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/
Parkland-Presents/Planetarium