Bicycle Safety Town (Peoria)

Peoria County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.766593, -89.602483

6518 N Sheridan Rd
Peoria, IL 61614

Activities:
Trails (bike, helmets required)
Programs (educational)
Other (toddler playground, picnic, bicycle safety course)

Season/Hours: dawn to dusk

Dog Friendly: yes (leashed)

Map(s) On Site and/or Online:
Online: http://www.peoriaparks-planning.org/maps/safety%20town.pdf
On Site: no

Parking: parking lot

Amenities: shelter, picnic tables

Restrooms: yes

Trail Info Websites/Apps: no

Cost: free admission

Historical and/or Scientific Significance: unknown

Terrain/Views/Access: open grass space and trees with bicycle safety practice

General Description: park in heart of city for practicing bicycle safety

OPAL’s Observations & Opinions): The Rock Island Greenway is adjacent and can be accessed from the parking lot.

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Bicycle Safety Town Layout (PDF)

More Information:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1AEu5qpgGQ_3f3YKRrNRnW4mWQCIwEGzL&ll=40.765989923076944%2C-89.60170669230769&z=19

https://www.pjstar.com/article/20150501/ENTERTAINMENT/150439936

https://www.familydaysout.com/attractions-usa/bicycle-safety-town

Managed by:
Peoria Park District
1125 W Lake Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 682-1200 OR (309) 682-6684