- TripBuzz found 48 things to do with kids in or near Champaign, Illinois, including 22 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Urbana.
- From Memorial Stadium to University of Illinois Ice Arena, the Champaign area offers 45 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Theaters and Farms & Ranches.
- Champaign is located along the eastern portion of the state only 30 miles away from the border with Indiana. Home to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, it is mostly known as a large college town with plenty of museums, libraries, theaters, restaurants, and bars. A number of minor league sports teams play in the city as well.
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Jogging, walking the dog, playing garden sports, going for a picnic, these are just a couple of things that can be done in Hesse Park's 26,9 acres.
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201 E Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL 61820
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Located within a modern 340,000 square-foot facility, the Activities & Recreation Center - ARC provides a number of recreational amenities and facilities available for visitors. These amenities include a 35-foot climbing wall, four gymnasiums, two 50-meter pools, and numerous others.
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Centennial Park Champaign offers numerous areas for sports, including tennis, basketball, baseball, soccer and swimming. There are numerous walking paths, a playground, picnic areas, outdoor grills, and a hill for sledding in the winter months. Food and drink are available at seasonal concession stands.
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1800 S. First Street, Champaign, IL 61820
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Also named State Farm Centre, the University of Illinois Assembly Hall has been the guest of many types of shows since 1961. From Broadways shows to family shows, with superstars like U2 and Frank Sinatra, this arena can accommodate more than 16,000 spectators.
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The Champaign Carmike Cinemas is a movie theater multiplex that shows newly released Hollywood films in all digital video and sound. The theater offers an array of specials and promotions.
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The West Side Park located in Champaign-Urbana is an exotic location for children's games in a large playground area. There are many iconic statues and tributes placed around its lush park area and walking paths.
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Public shows astronomy shows are put on display at the William M. Staerkel Planetarium during the week. The planetarium also offers educational programs for school groups, civic groups, scout troops, and others.
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The renowned Douglas Park is known for its two gymnasiums, grand ballroom, and their tennis courts. The park also has a kitchen, football stadium, outdoor pool, and even an artificial turf soccer field!
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Located near Parkland College, Dodds Park is a 110-acre park with 7 baseball fields and 12 soccer fields on its grounds. The park is known for its 'Tribute to Olympic Athletes Monument', where 41 Champaign County athletes are commemorated.
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Morrissey Park is 20 acres and includes a soccer field, tennis courts, a playground, picnic tables and benches and a trail for running and biking. The park also features artistic sculptures and a floral display.