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.
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 Fields- Pets Welcome
- Picnic Tables
- Playgrounds
- Public Restrooms
- Shelters
Soccer Fields- 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.
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
Amidst the gently rolling topography of bustling Peoria is Donovan Park, a nature lover’s dream. Adjacent to the Rock Island Greenway, the park is filled with open green space and a collection of trees that tell of the property’s deep-rooted history as a savanna habitat turned farm turned golf course and back again. Trails that meander through restored prairies, young and old trees, and open no-mow areas welcome walkers, runners, and cross-country skiers (as weather permits). Donovan offers an observatory open to the public, a sculpture garden, fishing in three ponds, several picnic tables, and Cyd’s in the Park – a locally owned gourmet restaurant. Donovan is an urban gem of the Peoria Park District and an accredited Level 1 Arboretum.
Northmoor Observatory* is also located on the grounds.
AMENITIES
Cyd's Gourmet Kitchen- Fishing
- Pets Welcome
- Picnic Tables
- Public Restrooms
- Shelters
- 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!
Located in West Peoria, Franciscan Recreation Center features a full size gym that can be rented for limited special events, leagues, and practices/games. This location offers great select programming, including pickleball and volleyball open gyms and more! Starting in December or early 2023, FRC will be the new home for the Peoria Regional Learning Center.
Franciscan Recreation Complex has a 0.5 mile loop trail that is paved and fairly level.
Franciscan Recreation Complex Layout
For program and event inquiries, please contact [email protected] or (309) 681-2677
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.
