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Both experienced golfers and beginners alike can agree that the Golf Learning Center is a very useful, unique aspect of the Peoria Park District’s golf portfolio.  The Golf Learning Center offers lessons for all age ranges and skill sets, as well as indoor putting and hitting stations, an all-season driving range, and par 3 pitch-and-putt course.  Be sure to also check out the pro shop for your golf equipment and accessory needs!

Looking to splish and splash this summer?! Gwynn is the place for outdoor swimming fun! The facility offers a zero depth pool, a water slide, a diving well, and a wet sand play area.

Effective Thursday, June 16th, Gwynn Family Aquatic Center will be open from Monday-Friday on the following set schedule:

• 12-3pm for children 0-12, with a parent/guardian 18 and over. Children must be supervised and accompanied by their parent the whole visit. Adults are invited to swim during this timeframe too. Summer camps who use the aquatic center are encouraged to come during this timeframe.
• 3:30-5pm for children and adults 12+

If you have any questions, please call (309) 682-1200. The facility will close for the season on August 2, 2022.

A staple in the Peoria Park District’s golf portfolio, the 18-hole Kellogg Golf Course features bent grass fairways and greens and redesigned bunkers. This 6,399-yard course is best for low to medium handicap golfers.  Kellogg also features an executive 9-hole course that is great for beginners or golfers looking to work on their game!  

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A favorite of both junior and senior golfers, Madison Golf Course is a 5,332 yard, 18-hole course offering a convenient location, level terrain, and very few hazards.  For more information about the Park District’s golf courses and programs, please click here.

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Recently renovated and ready for play, 18-hole Newman Golf Course is a favorite of Peoria area golfers!  Newman offers 6,497 yards of challenging steep terrain, moderate ravines, deep bunkers and numerous mature trees.  For more information about the Park District’s golf courses and programs, please click here.

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Even when the weather outside isn’t frightful, the Peoria Park District offers indoor ice skating for people of all ages at Owens Recreation Center!  Owens Center features two full-size NHL rinks which are used for private rentals, classes, and public open skate times.  Public skate passes and skate rental are available!

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The Peoria RiverFront really does have something for everyone, especially during the summer season!  The Peoria Park District is excited that the RiverFront has become a prime location for outdoor concerts, festivals, and gatherings.  Come explore one of the many cultural festivals held on the Riverfront, like India Fest, Soul Fest, Irish Fest, Oktoberfest, Fine Art Fair and Fiesta in el Rio!  Whatever fits your fancy, the RiverFront is sure to have something fun for you and your family or friends this summer.

RiverFront Park Layout

Lions and tigers and giraffes, oh my!  The Peoria Park District is proud to have the Peoria Zoo as one of the great facilities available to people of all ages who live, work, and play in Peoria.  The Zoo is home to unique animals from all over the world and is open to the public 360 days a year.  Even during the winter, animal lovers can visit the Zoo to see Amur tigers and Sichuan takins frolicking in the snow!  The Zoo also offers many neat behind-the-scene tours and is a great place to host birthday parties, weddings, and corporate events.