Citizens Park, Champaign, IL

Citizens Park in Champaign, Illinois, covers 72 acres and serves as a major recreational resource for residents in the southwest part of the city. The park includes a 1.7-mile paved trail loop that connects with the larger Champaign-Urbana trail system, providing direct access for walking, running, and cycling. Athletic facilities consist of multiple soccer fields, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and a disc golf course. A playground area and several picnic shelters are located near the main parking lot off Staley Road. The park borders the Copper Slough waterway, and its open fields and tree lines create a natural buffer between residential neighborhoods and surrounding commercial development. Regular programming through the Champaign Park District includes youth sports leagues and seasonal events, all hosted on site. Its location near routes to downtown Champaign and the University of Illinois campus makes it convenient for daily use without requiring extensive travel.

Location

City Champaign

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $1,973

House $154,966

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