Crystal Lake Park

A 144-acre Urbana park with a wooded urban landscape, a lake, a nature center, an aquatic center, and a playground.

206 W Park St. Urbana, IL · Urbana, IL

About Crystal Lake Park

Crystal Lake Park is a 144-acre park run by the Urbana Park District. Its northern section holds a nature center, a wooded preserve called Busey Woods, and an outdoor family aquatic center. The southern section centers on the Lake House, which offers boating, fishing, and a playground. Visitors can also use pavilions, picnic areas, a labyrinth, and a sculpture, and the park hosts special events and summer camps.

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