- The list below includes 42 free or cheap things to do in or near Urbana, Illinois, including 44 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Recreation Centers, Bowling and Music Venue.
- From Meadowbrook Park to Urbana Public Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Urbana and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Champaign.
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Covering 130 acres, with 3 miles of hard surface trails, Meadowbrook Park is ideal for jogging, skating or cycling. For children, it has the biggest playground in the district.
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Urbana Public Library is a cozy little place that has a huge collection of books and is also equipped with a video library. It also has a cafe, wifi and reading rooms.
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Crystal Lake Park - Lake House abounds in scenic beauty. Boating enthusiasts can rent canoes, row boats or paddle boats for a small fee. The lake house that can be rented for various occasions and can accommodate unto 100 people.
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Dogs are allowed to run free at the Urbana Dog Park. For added safety and convenience, the park is equipped with a tall fence, small-dog section and a few benches where dog parents can take a rest.
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Providing activities in both the warm and colder months, Crystal Lake Park offers many amenities. This includes lake access along with a nature center, picnic pavilions, playgrounds and a family aquatic center.
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Anita Purves Nature Center is a nature center offering nature themed educational programs for those of all ages. The center also hosts summer camps for children and maintains community garden plots available for rent at Meadowbrook Park.
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The student union of the University of Illinois at Champagne, the Illini Union features a variety of attractions, including art on display, restaurants, shops, sports screenings, and an array of student activities and events.
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An ideal spot for a picnic, AMBUCS Park also features a playground that provides hours of fun for kids. The park also houses the Jean Driscoll Pavilion and the Nick Santi Pavilion, which can be booked for events.
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Featuring beautiful landscaping, Crestview Park offers many amenities including a playground, picnic pavilion and shelter with grills. Park guests can also enjoy open fields and a picturesque garden dedicated to the Urbana Rotary Club's sister organization in Japan.
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Established in 1920, Urbana’s Victory Park is named for the victory gardens that were planted there during World War I. The park has neighborhood community gardens as well as a covered pavilion that can be reserved for events.