Best Public Parks near East Peoria

Grandview Park

Grandview Park is located in East Peoria and is open from dawn to dusk. The park has several parking lots, but there is also street parking available on Grandview Avenue.

There are amenities at this park including a playground, picnic shelters, walking paths and restrooms. Dogs are allowed in the park as long as they are kept on a leash at all times when not in the designated dog area (which can be found near the tennis courts). There are also restrictions that apply to this park such as no swimming or diving in any body of water within Grandview Park.

Other things to do nearby include:

• The East Peoria Community Aquatic Center - Open year-round Monday - Sunday 6 am - 10 pm with lap swim times from 7 am - 8 pm Monday through Friday and 9 am - 4 pm Saturday & Sunday; $4-$4 per person for admission fee plus $2-$3 per person for locker rental fee depending on if you want an indoor or outdoor locker room (prices may vary depending on what type of swimsuit/clothing combination someone wears during their visit);

Lakeview Park near El Vista IL

This park is located on the Illinois River and is open year-round. It offers a playground, picnic tables and a boat dock for visitors to enjoy. Lakeview Park is also popular among fisherman because of its access to fresh water fish such as bass, bluegill and catfish. Birdwatchers will find this park ideal due to its location near Hennepin Wildlife Refuge (a popular birdwatching spot).

East Peoria Riverfront Park

East Peoria Riverfront Park is a great place to go for some fresh air and exercise. The park has plenty of space for picnics, fishing, or just relaxing on the grass. There are also plenty of trees that provide shade in the summer months. If you're looking for something more active, there's even an area with a swimming pool!

The best part about this park is its boat launch where you can launch your kayak or canoe into the Illinois River for an adventure on the water!

Thomas Jefferson Parkway Park

Thomas Jefferson Parkway is a public park in East Peoria, Illinois. The park was opened in 1976 and named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. It has a fountain, picnic tables and a playground; it also has walking paths with benches along them, as well as a small pond that you can fish at if you are lucky enough to catch something! The best part about this park is that there are plenty of places to sit down if you want some peace and quiet while enjoying nature's beauty around you!

John Wood Community College Campus Center

The John Wood Community College Campus Center is a great place to go if you're looking for a quiet place to study or relax. The center has many books, magazines and newspapers available for checkout, as well as computers with internet access. They also have study rooms available for use by students who need them.

The John Wood Community College Campus Center hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am - 5:00 pm and Friday from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. For more information about this location or any other facility in our system please call 309-685-8666 ext 2264

Conclusion

We hope you've enjoyed our list of the top public parks near East Peoria. We know how hard it is to find time to get out into nature, but these places are worth visiting at least once in your life. If you're looking for something more adventurous than just sitting on a bench or walking around, we recommend checking out Grandview Park or John Wood Community College Campus Center!