Rantoul Recreation Department

09/01/2026

Rantoul Seniors!!!

Join us at the Rantoul Family Sports Complex for our September 17th Senior Luncheon.🍂

🕦 11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m.

We will be servings cheeseburgers, hotdogs and fries!🍔🌭🍟

Please call the Rantoul Recreation Department at 217-893-5703 to get signed up today!📞

08/31/2026

It’s almost Spooky Season!! 🎃

We will be hosting our Annual Halloween Party on Monday, October 26th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Rantoul Family Sports Complex. There will be inflatables, games, free hotdogs and chips, and of course LOTS of candy!

This is a free event. Mark your calendars and start planning your costumes!

If any local businesses/organizations are interested in tabling at this event, please fill out our submission form: https://myrantoul.com/FormCenter/Parks-Recreation-2/2026-Halloween-Party-271 or contact Phoenix LaCombe at [email protected]

08/28/2026

📣 UPDATED FALL YOUTH DANCE INFORMATION!

We’ve made a few updates and changes to our upcoming Fall Youth Dance session! Please take a moment to review the updated flyer below for the most current class times and information.

🍂 Classes begin September 1st, 2026
💲 $85 per child
🩰 Classes available for ages 4–12

If you previously viewed or saved our original flyer, please be sure to use this updated version moving forward!

We’re so excited to get back in the studio and dance with you this fall! 💜🩷🩵

Register today online or contact the Rantoul Recreation Department at 217-893-5703 with any questions.

08/21/2026

Reminder to get your kiddos signed up for Youth Dance! Classes will be held at the Youth Center on the days/times listed in the flyer.

To register, call the Recreation Department at (217) 893-5700 or online here: https://secure.rec1.com/IL/rantoul-il/catalog

🍂💃 Fall Youth Dance Registration is NOW OPEN! 💃🍂

It's time to lace up those dance shoes! Join us this fall for Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, and Creative Movement classes for ages 4 and up.

🗓️ Classes begin: September 1, 2026
💲 Cost: $85 per child

Register today before classes fill up!

🖥️ Register online at www.myrantoul.com or stop by the Rantoul Recreation Department.
📞 Questions? Call us at 217-893-5703.

08/21/2026

Tomorrow! Saturday, August 22nd from 3:30-5pm located near the main concession stand at the U of I Community Credit Union Family Fun Hub at the Rantoul Family Sports Complex.

Bring an Illini Spirit Wear item for autographs and pictures!

🏈 REMINDER: Xavier Scott is coming to Rantoul TOMORROW! 🏈

Fighting Illini defensive back Xavier Scott will be at the Rantoul Family Sports Complex tomorrow for a special signing and meet-and-greet!

Saturday, August 22
3:30–5:00 PM
UICCU Family Fun Hub at the Rantoul Family Sports Complex
744 Murray Rd., Rantoul, IL

Come meet Xavier, get an autograph, snap a photo and enjoy an afternoon of Illini football fun with the family!

Each guest may bring ONE item to be signed, so pick your favorite Illini gear and bring it with you.

🧡💙 Bring your Illini spirit. Bring the family. Bring your game face. 🧡💙

👉 Check out the UICCU Facebook Event for all the details and let us know you're coming:
https://facebook.com/events/s/xavier-scott-signing-event/1431789739005336/

08/19/2026

Fall 2026 Soccer Updates 👇

We are working behind the scenes for another great soccer season! Practice information will be EMAILED to all parents today (8/19) or tomorrow (8/20). We appreciate your patience while we wait on a few coaches to determine what practice times work with their schedule. Practices start the week of August 24th at the Rantoul Family Sports Complex.

We have a wonderful group of parents who have stepped up to volunteer coach and we are beyond grateful for their commitments, BUT‼️we still need coaches for U6, U8, and U10‼️We have WAY more kids registered this season than expected, which is so wonderful!!! To keep our team sizes smaller, we need more coaches in these age groups. If you are interested in coaching, please reach out to Phoenix LaCombe, [email protected] or (217) 893-5771

Coaches will need to run at least one practice a week, be responsible for the equipment bag and practice drills, communicate weekly schedules with team parents, and attend games on Saturday mornings and any possible Monday night games. Our soccer league plays in Rantoul, Fisher, Gibson City, and Paxton.

08/12/2026

Locker Room Closure

The Women’s Locker Room will be closed on Friday, August 14th, from 5:00 AM–12:00 PM.

During this time, a movie crew will be utilizing the space.

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience.

08/12/2026

We will be OPEN from 4PM-9PM.

Come out to the Hap Parker Family Aquatic Center and join us for our final Family Night of the 2026 pool season!

See you soon!

08/12/2026

Just a reminder that Youth Soccer Registration ends this Friday, August 14th.⚽️
We will not be accepting late registrations, so don't miss out!⏳

Volunteer coaches are still needed! Please reach out to the Rantoul Recreation Department if you are interested in helping coach for this 2026 Fall Soccer Season!!!

Register online at www.myrantoul.com or at the Rantoul Recreation Department at 217-893-5703.

The days are dwindling down to get your kiddos signed up for Fall 2026 Youth Soccer! Registration deadline is August 14th and NO late registrations will be accepted.

As with all of our Youth Sports, WE NEED COACHES!!! Volunteer coaches receive a $50 credit voucher at the end of the season, good for any Rantoul Recreation program. If you are interested in coaching, please let our staff know when you register.

To register, call the Recreation Department at (217) 893-5700 or online here: https://secure.rec1.com/IL/rantoul-il/catalog
Cost is $50 and practices are expected to start the week of August 24th. Travel to surroundings towns will be required for games. Age groups are determined based on age as of August 1st, 2026. Kids Foundation vouchers are available at the Community Service Center of Northern Champaign County and will cover up to $50 of youth activity costs.

Our 3 & 4 Year Old Camp will be held on Mondays at 5:30pm on August 24, 31, September 14, 21, 28, and October 5th.