Discover the heartbeat of our vibrant community right here. We’re excited to bring you the latest updates, events, and stories from the Peoria Park District. Whether you’re a local resident, a nature enthusiast, or someone looking for exciting community happenings, you’ve come to the right place.
Below, you will be able to find the latest Peoria Park District updates, as well as upcoming Press Conferences, and their respective press packets and more!
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- Peoria Zoo Mourns the Loss of Beloved Grevy’s Zebra, Tecalli
- Peoria Zoo Earns Prestigious Accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)
- Peoria Park District issues statement in response to NAACP correspondence related to October 2, 2024 Board Meeting
- Glen Oak Playground Ribbon Cutting & Virtual Press Packet
- Tee Off to Transformation: Golf Learning Center Groundbreaking & Virtual Press Packet
- 2024 Jack Sweney Youth Tennis Program
- Peoria Park District Projects Get Approval from Board of Trustees
- Peoria Park District Invites the Community to Celebrate the Nation’s Birthday… in a familiar location on a familiar date BUT with a new experience!
- Press Release- Peoria Zoo Director Yvonne Strode to Retire; Peoria Park District names new Zoo Director, Max Lakes
- Media Advisory- Park-A-Palooza on Peoria RiverFront
- Press Release- BIG BUGS! Coming to Peoria Zoo!
- Press Release- PNC Worldwide Day of Play 2024
- Press Release- Public Input Requested for Splash Pad in Lakeview Park
- Press Release- Peoria Zoo Mourns Loss of Taji the Giraffe
- PPD Spring Swing at Kellogg Golf Course
- Press Release- Taji’s New Pair of Shoes
- Press Release- Park-A-Palooza is Coming! Park-A-Palooza is Coming!
- Peoria Park District Hosts Black History Month Program at Proctor Recreation Center
- Peoria Park District Asks for Public Input on New Upper Bradley Park Art Installation
- Peoria Park District Board of Trustees President Wins State Award at Illinois Association of Park Districts
- Peoria Park District Seeks Community Members for its Citizen Advisory Committee
- Peoria Park District Announces Accreditation by the American Camp Association
- Peoria Park District to Host Park-a-Palooza: June 8-10, 2023
- Press Conference: Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth and Peoria Park District to Host Joint Press Conference on Publicly Funded Tourism Opportunities and Their Impact on the Local Economy
- Peoria Park District and City of Peoria to Host Press Conference on April 10
- Peoria Zoo Announces Birth of Baby Mandrill
- Press Conference: Peoria Park District to Celebrate Completion of Logan Mural by Students in District Workforce Development Program & Virtual Press Packet
- Press Release- PEORIA PARK DISTRICT Annual Jack Sweney Youth Tennis Tournament
- Media Advisory- Peoria Zoo Conservation Research: Peoria Zoo Contributes to Turtle and Tortoise Study Challenging Evolutionary Theories of Aging
- Media Advisory- Peoria Zoo Mourns Loss of Male Mandrill
- Peoria Park District to Celebrate Retirement of Carl Cannon and Next Steps for ELITE
- Media Advisory- Peoria Zoo Animal Exhibit
- Peoria Park District Announces Change of Pool Hours for Summer 2022
- Peoria Park District hosts Press Conference to Celebrate Summer of Go! & Virtual Press Packet
- Peoria Park District hosts Pickleball Court Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening & Virtual Press Packet
- Media Advisory- Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum is a 2022 Blue Star Museum
- Media Advisory – Peoria Park District to host a Celebration and Recognition of Donor
- Peoria Park District Celebrates PNC Worldwide Day of Play
- ELITE Graduation and Awards Ceremony
- Peoria Park District Celebrates Accreditation of Donovan Park Arboretum with Tree Planting & Virtual Press Packet
- Peoria Park District Celebrates National Volunteer Month
- Peoria Zoo Partners with KultureCity
- Peoria Park District Celebrates Earth Day!
- Peoria Zoo Celebrates Bat Appreciation Day
- District Asks for Community Input on Trewyn Playground Design!
- Bradley Bridge Press Conference & Virtual Press Packet
- Peoria Zoo Celebrates World Frog Day
- Peoria Zoo Reacts to Regional Avian Flu Cases
About Peoria Park District: Public stewards of nearly 9,000 acres of park and greenspace and another 185 buildings, the Park District’s mission is “We contribute to healthy and vibrant communities by responsibly using our resources to offer high quality parks, recreation, and education experiences to those who live, work, or play in our District. We will be responsible stewards of all District resources. We will focus on services that make the greatest impact. We will create a culture that values and supports each other, those we serve and our community.” To learn more, please visit www.peoriaparks.org.
Media Contact:
Emily G. Cahill
Executive Director
309-681-2803
[email protected]
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