The Illinois Department of Natural Resources awarded the Urbana Park District a $750,000 grant to build a learning pavilion next to the Anita Purves Nature Center.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Urbana Park District Advisory Committee (UPDAC), the 30×40 foot pavilion has retractable sides for year-round use, a fireplace, and a restroom. Additional features include grills, a drinking fountain, path connections, and an expanded parking lot with solar-powered lights and rain gardens. It is the new home for Nature Day Camp and available for rentals. It is located at 1505 N. Broadway Ave., Urbana, IL.
BFW designed the foundations for the pavilion and the adjoining structure for a fireplace and restrooms.
