Located at 2400 W. Bradley Avenue in Champaign's northwest corner, Parkland's 255-acre main campus is centrally accessible to the 54 communities it serves.

The board provides local control and direction for the college, operating in accordance with Parkland's established policies and procedures.

More than 100 degree and certificate programs of study are available, leading students to career and job placement or to educational transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

In conjunction with the college's Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, the Library also administers SPARK, Parkland's digital institutional repository of scholarly works.

The Parkland Theatre, William M. Staerkel Planetarium, and Giertz Gallery offer free or affordable performances, programs, and exhibits year-round to campus and community members.

The college offers an educational cable channel, PCTV, which airs cultural/educational and classic shows; a state-licensed Child Development Center which serves Parkland students and area residents; and a student-run music production studio.