History: Every 10 years the Peoria Park District, along with all other municipalities, receives updated US Census data. Due to changes in populations shown in the 2020 Census data, the District is charged with the changing the existing Peoria Park District voting boundaries for the districts.
All districts are charged with meeting the following criteria:
- Compact
- Contiguous
- Proportional (each Trustee represents an equal number of people)
- Based on Census data, each trustee will represent approximately 15,524 citizens.
- Please see below for breakdown of trustees and population:
- Southern District: 1 Trustee; Target Population: 15,524
- Central District: 3 Trustees; Target Population: 46,571
- Northern District: 2 Trustees; Target Population: 31,024
- All citizens across the entire District elect the Board President
- As a result of a 1987 lawsuit, the Southern District must be comprised such that a majority of the population is of a racial minority
- Districts should respect local geographic boundaries including the Village of Peoria Heights, City of West Peoria, communities with shared interests and subdivisions.
Public Input: The Peoria Park District Board of Trustees is inviting the public to share their input on 4 proposed maps that adhere to the criteria listed above by attending a public input session, or e-mailing public comment.
Public Input Sessions:
- Monday, June 27th at 6pm
- Thursday, June 30th at 6pm
E-Mail Public Comments:
- All e-mails with public comments about redistricting can be sent to [email protected] or [email protected]. All written comments will be compiled and shared with the Peoria Park District Board of Trustees
Resources:
Project Status: The District is currently awaiting appropriation of state funding.
History: Built in 1894, Glen Oak Park was the first park in the Peoria Park District system. Today, it is home to Peoria Zoo, Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum, Luthy Botanical Garden, Glen Oak Lagoon, Glen Oak Amphitheatre, Rotary Adventure Grove, three playgrounds, two shelters, as well as tennis courts and pickleball courts. With all of these amenities, Glen Oak Park ALSO serves as the neighborhood park for the East Bluff and North Valley neighborhoods.
Acting as both a regional draw and a neighborhood park with usable green space of only about 42 acres, the District recognizes the need to reimagine the park in order to maximize its impact for both groups.
As part of its COVID response in 2020, the District suspended operations at Glen Oak Amphitheatre, which is home to an average of 15 large public gatherings per year. The remainder of the year, the large footprint of the amphitheater is inaccessible behind a barbed wire fence, which also obstructs sight lines to the Glen Oak Lagoon.
Upcoming Opportunities: The District doesn’t have any upcoming public input sessions. View the recorded Public Input Session here from August 16, 2021 in Glen Oak Park.
Future Focus: The proposed plan includes a new fully accessible playground, new recreation shelters, new restrooms, and new basketball courts.
More resources:
Contact: Please e-mail us at [email protected]
At this time, Pavilion In the Park has withdrawn their request for Peoria Park District Trustee Consideration. If you would like more information, please contact them directly at PavilioninthePark.com
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