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!
Grand View Drive & Park
Peoria, IL
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Grand View Drive is a 2.52 mile meandering pleasure driveway constructed in 1903. The “world’s most beautiful drive,” as President Theodore Roosevelt referred to it in a visit to Peoria in 1910, offers visitors numerous panoramic scenic views of the Illinois River Valley and the chance to view many historic and remarkable homes lining it. The linear park is especially beautiful in autumn, with the ever-changing colors of fall leaves. Grand View Drive has 1.75 miles of paved sidewalk for hiking.
AMENITIES
Baseball Fields
Pets Welcome
Picnic Tables
Public Restrooms
Sand Volleyball Courts
Shelters
Trails / Hiking
Logan Park
Peoria, IL
Located next to Logan Recreation Center, Logan Park is filled with fun for all seasons. Logan Park is home to Logan Recreation Center, three outdoor lighted basketball courts, a soccer field, a kickball area, picnic areas, a water playground/splash pad, and more!
The splashpad is open from 11am-7pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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 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! Logan Recreation Center is located in Logan Park and has a slew of outdoor activity areas including three outdoor lighted basketball courts, a soccer field, a kickball area, picnic areas, a water playground/splash pad, and more!
AMENITIES
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
South DuSable Street, Peoria
Proctor Center is a year-round recreational facility the offers two gyms, auditorium with stage, a lounge area with television, weight room, arts & crafts room, game room, outdoor basketball courts, playground, and a play field area.
The splashpad is open from 11am-7pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day. The pool is closed for the season!
RiverPlex Recreation & Wellness Center
Peoria, IL
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!
*Please note, the Aqua-Plex, the indoor family aquatic center, will be closed May 30-September for improvements. Remember, all RP members get access to the Greater Peoria Family YMCA, which includes their outdoor pool area.
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 Tables
Public Restrooms
Rentals
Shelters
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!
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.