Tag: Urbana Park District

A close-up of a grey concrete sculpture with wavy floral patterns carved into it. Some patterns are carved out completely, and greenery can be seen through the holes.

Two new sculptures join Urbana Parks’ permanent collection

The Urbana Park District recently acquired two marble sculptures for its permanent art display at Meadowbrook Park. Sculpted into a slab of swirling diverted petals, artist Jon Isherwood titled them “The Gifting Angel” and “After Giverny,” referencing impressionist artist Claude Monet’s waterlilies.

Urbana Park District Continues Restoration Efforts After Ammonia Spill In Salt Fork River

The Urbana Park District and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) recently completed the first phase of a restoration project at Crystal Lake Park to help restore habitat, native plants and improve the health of fish. The restoration project is part of a long-term effort to clean up the Saline Branch (which flows through