Champaign-Urbana is full of great places for your family to go for a walk

When you decide to go for a family walk, we know you probably just walk out your front door and stroll the neighborhood. But if you’re looking for some options that may involve hopping in the car and driving a short distance, we have ideas for you. Because Champaign-Urbana is chock full of great places to go for a walk!

It doesn’t matter what ages your kids are — with strollers/bikes/scooters or none of the above — there are paths and trails ready for you around town. Not to mention going for a walk is a wonderful activity to do while still practicing social distancing during the era of COVID-19.

Champaign Trails and Paths

Hessel Park, .63 miles

Between Kirby Avenue and Grandview Road, just east of Prospect Road

Between Kirby Avenue and Grandview Road, just east of Prospect Road Ashland Park Subdivision Trail, 2 miles

East of Prospect Avenue and north of Interstate Drive, surrounding Toalson Park

East of Prospect Avenue and north of Interstate Drive, surrounding Toalson Park Boulware Trail, 1.25 miles

North of Windsor Road, through Mattis Park and ending near State and Fox Drive

North of Windsor Road, through Mattis Park and ending near State and Fox Drive First Street Trail (University Park Trail), 1.48 miles

Along First Street from Gregory to Windsor Road

Along First Street from Gregory to Windsor Road Greenbelt Bikeway, 1.6 miles

Begins on the north end at Dodds Park on Parkland Way Drive, extends south, crosses Bradley Avenue and through Heritage Park, passes under Interstate 72 into Kaufman Park

Begins on the north end at Dodds Park on Parkland Way Drive, extends south, crosses Bradley Avenue and through Heritage Park, passes under Interstate 72 into Kaufman Park Greenbelt Connector Trail, .23 miles

Extends from Greenbelt Bikeway in Heritage Park to Country Fair Drive

Extends from Greenbelt Bikeway in Heritage Park to Country Fair Drive Martin Luther King Trail, .25 miles

Begins at Wesley Park on 1001 N. 3rd St., and extends south to the corner of Washington and Fourth Street

Begins at Wesley Park on 1001 N. 3rd St., and extends south to the corner of Washington and Fourth Street North Champaign Trail, .34 miles

Begins east of Prospect Avenue at Interstate Drive and continues south to Moreland Boulevard

Begins east of Prospect Avenue at Interstate Drive and continues south to Moreland Boulevard O’Malley’s Alley Trail, .5 miles

Between Kenwood Road and Duncan Avenue, just south of Springfield Avenue

Between Kenwood Road and Duncan Avenue, just south of Springfield Avenue Pipeline Trail, 1 mile

Between Kirby Avenue and Windsor Road, west of Mullikin Drive

Between Kirby Avenue and Windsor Road, west of Mullikin Drive Robeson Meadow Trail, 2 miles

South of Windsor Road and west of Duncan Road

South of Windsor Road and west of Duncan Road Roby Trail, 1.43 miles

Begins in Robeson Park, extends northeast, ends at Mattis Avenue just south of Kirby Avenue

Begins in Robeson Park, extends northeast, ends at Mattis Avenue just south of Kirby Avenue Simon Trail, .53 miles

Begins at Mattis Avenue just south of Kirby Avenue, continues east to Wisegarver Park and south to Devonshire Drive

Begins at Mattis Avenue just south of Kirby Avenue, continues east to Wisegarver Park and south to Devonshire Drive Turnberry Ridge Trail, 1 mile

East of Staley Road between Kirby and Springfield Avenue

Urbana Trails and Paths

Busey Woods trails, 2.5 miles

Start at Anita Purves Nature Center. Along the way you will find exhibits, seasonal ponds and wildlife. This is not a concrete trail, this is nature at its best. You may want to wear bug spray and be wary of poison ivy and ticks. Also, no bikes or domestic animals allowed in order to protect the environment.

Start at Anita Purves Nature Center. Along the way you will find exhibits, seasonal ponds and wildlife. This is not a concrete trail, this is nature at its best. You may want to wear bug spray and be wary of poison ivy and ticks. Also, no bikes or domestic animals allowed in order to protect the environment. Meadowbrook Park, 3 miles

Along Windsor Road and Race Street, pass an ornamental tree grove, massive sculptures, kids playing on the playground and many gardens

Along Windsor Road and Race Street, pass an ornamental tree grove, massive sculptures, kids playing on the playground and many gardens University of Illinois Arboretum and Japan House

Lincoln Avenue, just south of Florida Avenue

Lincoln Avenue, just south of Florida Avenue Crestview Park

Corner of Cottage Grove and Sunnycrest Drive and features an Asian-style garden with a walking path

Corner of Cottage Grove and Sunnycrest Drive and features an Asian-style garden with a walking path King Park

Adjacent to King School, the park has paths to walk on among playgrounds, pavilions and plenty of open space

Adjacent to King School, the park has paths to walk on among playgrounds, pavilions and plenty of open space Leal Park

303 W. University Ave., short-hard path

303 W. University Ave., short-hard path South Ridge Park

In Myra Ridge Subdivision, the trail loops around the quiet neighborhood

Savoy Trails and Paths

Harold E. Ruppel Bike Path, 1.8 miles long and connects to trail systems in Champaign

Access the path to the south of the Savoy Recreation Center at 402 W. Graham Drive

Other noteworthy trails and paths beyond Champaign-Urbana