Police and Safety - Peoria Park District

365 days a year, your Peoria Park District works to make the communities we serve healthier, vibrant and safe- a safe place to be, dream, explore, learn and play. Whether that’s hiking on a trail, playing in a park or visiting one of our facilities, our commitment to you is that we will continue to work hard every day, to make sure those are Safe Areas for Everyone. Our spaces and places are a safe place to be and our team is committed to keeping them that way.

Need to contact us? Use the forms below or scroll down for a list of phone numbers.

The Peoria Park District Board of Trustees approves a Conduct Ordinance that sets the rules for use of our parks and facilities.

Examples of park rules include:

Parks are open from sunrise to sunset, daily.
Removal or disturbance of wildlife or vegetation is prohibited.
Pets must be on a leash at all times.
Entry into water or onto ice is prohibited, except in designated areas.
Parking is allowed in lots and on paved surfaces only.
Skateboards are prohibited, except in designated areas.

To see the full conduct ordinance, please click below.

Peoria Park District Conduct Ordinance
Recreational Drone Administrative Procedure
Commercial Drone Administrative Procedure
Commercial Drone Permit

Protection of park facilities and equipment falls under the responsibility of the Peoria Park District Police Department, which consists of professionally trained police officers operating in a distinct role. Peoria Park District police officers must successfully complete the state mandatory basic training requirement prescribed by the Illinois Training and Standard Board. The Peoria Park District Police balance traditional law enforcement and environmental stewardship. They work to keep our parks and facilities safe for our community by focusing on building relationships with users and neighbors. As fully commissioned officers, they also support other local law enforcement across our community. Peoria Park District Police also utilize local neighborhood associations aimed at reducing vandalism and criminal activity in parks.

The Peoria Police Department takes its responsibility and commitment to citizens very seriously. The department thoroughly investigates every complaint it receives against police personnel. All investigations are conducted in a fair and expeditious manner in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.

Who can make a complaint?
Any person who witnesses or has direct knowledge of police misconduct may file a complaint. It does not matter whether the person making the complaint was directly involved in the incident.

How can a complaint be filed?
Complaints can be filed in several ways:
• Email [email protected]
• Fill out our Complaint Form (English / Spanish) by clicking HERE
• Fill out our ONLINE Complaint Form (English) by clicking HERE
• You may submit the complaint form online, drop off, or mail to: Peoria Park District Police Department, 1125 West Lake Ave., Peoria, IL 61614.

If you see vandalism, destruction or suspicious activity on Park District Property, please report it to us or the City of Peoria Police using the numbers above or fill out the form below.

Name
First Last
Email
Phone
Your Concern*
- Vandalism/Destruction
- Suspicious Activity
- Use of Closed Areas
Your Message*
What is your prefered method of contact?*
- Email
- Phone
- Text
- Prefer not to be contacted
Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

If you have received a Peoria Park District parking fine or park ordinance violation, you can bring exact payment to the Noble Center during normal business hours: Monday- Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm

OR you can mail your cashiers check or money order to the address below OR you may drop your payment in the drop-box located outside the Noble Center main entrance, as we will be checking the box daily. You may pay with exact change cash, however, WE DO NOT ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS. Please make sure to note your violation number on your method of payment. We will confirm payment by mailing a receipt to the address listed on your violation. *If your address has changed, please include the correct address at which a receipt can be mailed.* If you have not received a receipt for payment of your violation within 7 days of payment, please call the Peoria Park Police Department offices at the number listed below.

Please Mail Payments To:

Bonnie W. Noble Center for Park Administration
Park Police Offices
1125 W. Lake Ave.
Peoria, IL 61614
309-686-3359

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Emergency requiring IMMEDIATE attention: Call 911

Non-emergency situation: Call 309-673-4521: Police Communications Center. They will dispatch the nearest available officer to a specific location.

For a problem in our parks that does not require immediate police response: Call 309-686-3359: Park Police Office. Leave a message and your call will be returned.

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