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!
Logan Park
Peoria, IL
Located next to Logan Recreation Center, Logan Park is filled with fun for all seasons.
Logan Recreation Center
Peoria, IL
If you are looking for a great space for you or your family to spend some time on the South Side of Peoria, head over to the Logan Recreation Center! The Logan Recreation Center has a slew of outdoor activity areas including three outdoor lighted basketball courts, a soccer field, a kickball area, picnic areas, a water playground, and more! The inside of the Rec Center is filled with great space including a lounge with computer access available and a multi-purpose recreation room. Logan Recreation Center also has after-school programs that offer homework help and many fun sporting and recreational activities!
Markwoodlands Park
Peoria, IL
Located next to Mark Bills School, Markwoodlands is pleased to host Notre Dame JFL and Peoria Christian Center baseball.
AMENITIES
Baseball Field(s)
Pets Welcome
Playground(s)
Shelter(s)
Soccer Field(s)
Martin Luther King Jr Park
Peoria, IL
This park is small but mighty… check out its firehouse-inspired playground!
AMENITIES
Basketball Court(s)
Pets Welcome
Picnic Table(s)
Playground(s)
Public Restroom(s)
Shelter(s)
Trails / Hiking
Proctor Recreation Center
Peoria, IL
The Proctor Recreation Center is a great place for the whole family to hang out all year round! The Proctor Rec Center has something for everyone in your family featuring two gyms, an auditorium, lounge area, fitness room with weights, arts and crafts room, game room, outdoor water splash pad, and much more. The Rec Center even offers after-school programs and fitness classes! With all of its amenities, the Proctor Recreation Center also makes an excellent option for birthday parties.
AMENITIES
Baseball Field(s)
Basketball Court(s)
Birthday Parties
Classes
Day Camps
Field Trips
Holiday Events
Memberships
Picnic Table(s)
Playground
Public Restrooms
Rentals
Shelter
Special Events
Splash Pad / Spray Element
Swimming
Volleyball Court(s)
RiverPlex Recreation & Wellness Center
Peoria, IL
In partnership wth OSF, the Peoria Park District’s RiverPlex Recreation & Wellness Center is your one-stop shop for sports and fitness fun in Peoria! Located right on the Peoria Riverfront, the RiverPlex boasts an indoor cycling studio, an indoor family aquatic center, rock climbing wall, 1/8 mile running track, a 15,900 square foot fitness floor, and more! The RiverPlex also offers classes for all ages, preferences, and skill levels including water Zumba, Pilates, and personal training options. With all its many amenities, the RiverPlex would be a great place your next class trip, youth group outing, or birthday party!
Robinson Park
Peoria, IL
Narrow, informal paths lace the site, along with a substantial segment of the better-developed Illinois River Bluff Trail. For the ecologically-oriented visitor, the most intriguing component of Robinson Park is its 151-acre nature preserve, which consists of glacial drift hill prairies, and oak woodlands along the ridges and valleys. If you have questions about rentals at this park, please call 309-682-1200.
AMENITIES
Pets Welcome
Picnic Table(s)
Public Restroom(s)
Rentals
Shelter(s)
Trails / Hiking
Schmoeger Park
Peoria, IL
Located next to Dr. Maude A. Sanders Primary School, Schmoeger Park is a great place to kick a soccer ball or just enjoy the outdoors!
AMENITIES
Pets Welcome
Picnic Table(s)
Playground(s)
Shelter(s)
Soccer Field(s)
Sommer Farm
Edwards, IL 61528
Sommer Farm is a use-by-reservation/rental/special events/wedding facility with a focus on Living History & Environmental Education. The 320-acre site offers private picnics and outings for groups of up to 1000, primarily April through November. The park also features a teams course.
Sommer Park North
Edwards, IL
Not to be confused with its neighbor to the south, Sommer Park North is a neighborhood park filled with activity. Sommer Park North has 1.25 miles
of paved, but not so level hiking opportunities and sports amenities!
AMENITIES
Baseball Field(s)
Basketball Court(s)
Fishing
Pets Welcome
Picnic Table(s)
Playground(s)
Shelter(s)
Skateboard Areas
Soccer Field(s)
Tennis Court(s)
Trails / Hiking