Shelters
Picnic shelters provide protection from the sun… or the rain. They give groups a designated place to meet. They help families celebrate reunions, birthday parties, or just plain fun. The Peoria Park District has shelters all over our community, many of which are available for reservation… click on the “rentals” link to reserve a shelter today!
Becker Park
Peoria, IL
Whether you want to shoot hoops, skateboard or inline skate, or just enjoy the great outdoors, Becker Park is for you! Becker Park has a 0.6 mile trail which is paved and fairly level.
AMENITIES
Baseball Field(s)
Basketball Court(s)
Inline Skating Area
Pets Welcome
Picnic Table(s)
Playground(s)
Shelter(s)
Skateboard Areas
Trails / Hiking
Bicycle Safety Town
Peoria, IL
Many kids dream about the day they can get behind the wheel and out on the road. Until that time comes, did you know that Peoria Park District offers a place for them to “drive” around on their bicycles? Bicycle Safety Town offers a unique experience for bikers of all ages and skill levels to learn and play on nearly 4,000 feet of one-way streets, curves, traffic signals, overpasses, and more! Bring your helmets on and enjoy the ride.
AMENITIES
Pets Welcome
Picnic Tables
Playgrounds
Public Restrooms
Shelters
Trails / Hiking
Bielfeldt Park
Peoria Heights, IL
Located just south of Detweiller, Bielfeldt is a great spot for a family picnic or a lunchtime walk. Bielfeldt Park has a 0.25 mile loop trail which is paved and fairly level.
AMENITIES
Baseball Field(s)
Pets Welcome
Picnic Table(s)
Playground(s)
Public Restroom(s)
Shelter(s)
Soccer Field(s)
Trails / Hiking
Bradley Park
Peoria, IL
This large park, located adjacent to Bradley University, was established in the late 19th century. Filled with amenities that will appeal to dog lovers and sports fans alike, the park traverses a high bluff woodland that grades down into the floodplain of Dry Run Creek. Along with numerous picnic sites, the park also features a beautiful Japanese bridge. The roads through Bradley Park provide paved, but not so level hiking opportunities. If you have questions about rentals at this park, please call 309-682-1200.
AMENITIES
Baseball Field(s)
Corn Stock Theatre
Disc Golf Course
Dog Parks
Horseshoe Pit
Office
Pets Welcome
Picnic Table(s)
Playground(s)
Public Restroom(s)
Rentals
Sand Volleyball Courts
Shelter(s)
Sled Hill
Tennis Court(s)
Trails / Hiking
Charter Oak Park
Peoria, IL
With fishing, fun, and tennis/pickleball courts, Charter Oak Park has something for everyone. Charter Oak Park has 0.6 miles of paved, but not so level hiking trails.
Click here to learn more about the Charter Oak Park Pickleball/Tennis schedules and court rules.
AMENITIES
Basketball Court(s)
Fishing
Pets Welcome
Pickleball
Picnic Table(s)
Playground(s)
Shelter(s)
Soccer Field(s)
Tennis Court(s)
Trails / Hiking
Detweiller Park
Peoria, IL
Detweiller is a popular multi-use destination for Peoria area residents who enjoy running/walking, soccer, volleyball, hiking, birding, and many other outdoor activities. Detweiller Drive, which runs through much of the park, features one of the finest, most diverse collections of oaks around. The early spring show of blooming redbuds, as well as the colorful fall foliage should not be missed!
Nature lovers will love exploring one or more of the park’s 5+ miles of hiking trails traversing the Illinois River bluffs. If you have questions about rentals at this park, please call 309-682-1200.
AMENITIES
Pets Welcome
Picnic Table(s)
Playground(s)
Public Restroom(s)
Rentals
Shelter(s)
Sled Hill
Soccer Field(s)
Trails / Hiking
Donovan Park
Peoria, IL
Donovan Park is a nature lover’s dream located in the heart of busy Peoria. Adjacent to the Peoria Park District Rock Island Greenway, the park is filled with open green space that welcomes walkers, runners and cross-country skiers (as weather allows, of course!).
Northmoor Observatory* is also located on the grounds.
AMENITIES
Cyd's Gourmet Kitchen
Fishing
Pets Welcome
Picnic Table(s)
Public Restroom(s)
Shelter(s)
Trails / Hiking
Endres Park
Peoria Heights, IL
With a lot of fun packed in a small package, Endres is a neighborhood park with a ton of fun!
AMENITIES
Pets Welcome
Picnic Table(s)
Playground(s)
Shelter(s)
Sled Hill
Soccer Field(s)
Franciscan Recreation Complex
West Peoria, Peoria
The Peoria Park District has your one-stop shop in West Peoria for recreation, fitness, and fun! The Franciscan Recreation Complex not only has a full size gymnasium, meeting room with kitchenette, a dance studio, and plenty of outdoor sporting amenities, but also offers tons of great programs ranging from dance to yoga to pickleball open gyms. The gymnasium also makes a great place for birthday parties! Franciscan Recreation Complex has a 0.5 mile loop trail that is paved and fairly level.
Glen Oak Park
Peoria, IL
Make Glen Oak Park a daylong destination for you and your family! Packed with fun, the Park is home to Peoria Zoo, the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum, Luthy Botanical Garden, and Rotary Adventure Grove, Glen Oak Amphitheatre and Glen Park Lagoon. And that’s just the beginning of the fun you can have…The roads through Glen Oak Park also provide paved, but not so level hiking opportunities.
If you have questions about rentals at this park, please call 309-682-1200.