Bradley Park

Peoria County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.703417, -89.625476

1317 North Park Road
Peoria, IL 61604

Official Website
​​https://peoriaparks.org/places/bradley-park/

Activities: 
Trails (foot)
Winter (sled)
Other (horseshoe pit, sport fields/courts, disc golf course, playground, picnic, outdoor theater, dog parks)
 
Season/Hours: dawn to dusk
 
Dog Friendly:  yes (includes two dog parks)
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online:
Online:  
http://www.peoriaparks-planning.org/maps/Laura%20Bradley%20Park.pdf
On Site:  unknown
 
Parking: parking lots, on street
 
Amenities:  benches, shelter, picnic tables  
 
Restrooms: yes
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  free admission, fee for some events                  
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance: ​ historical, scientific, home to historic 1922 Japanese foot bridge
 
Terrain/Views/Access: forest, hills, open grass space and trees, 
stream (Dry Run Creek) view
 
General Description:  140-acre multi-use, historic city park; ninth stop on Kickapoo Creek Watershed Geoheritage Trail

OPaL’s Observations & Opinions:  
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Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Bradley Park Layout (PDF)

More Information:
https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-03-20/peoria-park-district-dedicates-artists-new-bradley-park-sculpture-honoring-indigenous-heritage

https://www.25newsnow.com/2022/04/05/ribbon-cut-laura-bradley-park-bridges/

https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/bradley-park-peoria-il
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https://www.pjstar.com/story/entertainment/2021/01/05/where-best-sledding-hills-peoria-area/4131527001/

https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/peoria/nature-outdoor-recreation/bradley-park/

https://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=illinois/laurabradleyparkfootbridge/

https://www.pjstar.com/article/20150505/entertainment/150509706

http://cornstocktheatre.com/
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https://www.theuplandspeoria.com/history/
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https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1AEu5qpgGQ_3f3YKRrNRnW4mWQCIwEGzL&ll=40.7050353861386%2C-89.62149892079208&z=16

​https://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=508

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