Champaign, Champaign County, IL
Places to go in Champaign
17 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Centennial Park
Large green space with a recreation center, ball fields & a playground, plus a winter sledding hill.
2200 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL 61821, USA
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Crystal Lake Park
Waterside park featuring seasonal boat rentals, a fishing pier, picnic sites & ball fields.
206 W Park St, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch
3902 S Duncan Rd, Champaign, IL 61822, USA
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Dana Colbert Park
Grassy 55-acre community park with a fishing lake, pavilions, paths, volleyball court & playground.
203 E Church St, Savoy, IL 61874, USA
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Dodds Park
Community facility with a modern, lighted softball complex, playground, disc-golf course & gardens.
1501 N Mattis Ave, Champaign, IL 61821, USA
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Hessel Park
A scenic path runs through this park, which boasts 50 tree species, sports courts, grills & more.
1400 Grandview Dr, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
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Homer Lake Forest Preserve
2573 S Homer Lake Rd, Homer, IL 61849, USA
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Kaufman Park
2702 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL 61822, USA
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Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve
109 S Lake of the Woods Rd, Mahomet, IL 61853, USA
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Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden
795 Hyacinth, Mahomet, IL 61853, USA
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Main Quad
Grassy open space at the heart of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
607 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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Meadowbrook Park
Extensive area includes a farm, play structure, acres of restored prairie, several gardens & trails.
2808 S Race St, Urbana, IL 61802, USA
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Middle Fork River Forest Preserve
3485 County Rd 2700 E, Penfield, IL 61862, USA
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Moraine View State Park
This 1,687-acre lakefront park has swimming & fishing plus seasonal hunting & cross-country skiing.
27374 E 900 North Rd, Le Roy, IL 61752, USA
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PrairiePlay Playground
501 E Windsor Rd, Urbana, IL 61802, USA
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University of Illinois Arboretum
Lush botanical garden & wedding venue featuring cherry trees & flowering plants.
1800 S Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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West Side Park
Grassy outdoor activity area with a pavilion & picnic tables, plus walking paths & a water fountain.
400 W University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820, USA