Cooper Park North

Tazewell County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
​40.699725, -89.539072

2929 N Main St
East Peoria, IL 61611
(Take Access Road 6, also known as Cooper Park Road)

Official Website
Cooper Park North does not have its own website.  Please use Park District website:
https://www.fondulacpark.com/

Activities: 
Trails (trailhead to Illinois River Road Trail)
Water (paddle, fish)
Other (playground, view wildlife, picnic)
 
Season/Hours:  sunrise to 1 hour past sunset
 
Dog Friendly: yes (leashed)
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  no
On Site:  no
 
Parking: parking lot
 
Amenities:  shelter, picnic tables      
 
Restrooms: porta-potty at parking lot
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  free                   
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance: ​ property history (former Letourneau property) can be found at East Peoria Historical Society article ; birding hotspot
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  forest, open grass space, wetland view (along trail), river view & access

General Description: small city park (outside of town) along Illinois River; adjacent to Cooper Park South and Carl Spindler Campground & Marina; serves as midway trail access to Illinois River Road Trail
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  ​Subject to Illinois River flooding. Know before you go.  Check Illinois River levels here.

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
​Fondulac Park District Properties Map (PDF)

More Information:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L293494?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec

https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/east-peoria/nature-outdoor-recreation/east-peoria-riverfront-greenway/

https://www.fondulacpark.com/about-us/river-trail/

Managed by:
Fondulac Park District
201 Veterans Dr, East Peoria, IL 61611
309-699-3923
[email protected]