Detweiller Park &
​Detweiller Riverside (Galena Marina)

Peoria County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.7923, -89.5793

8327 N Galena Rd
Peoria, IL 61615

Official Website:
https://peoriaparks.org/places/detweiller-park/

Activities: 
Trails (hiking)
Water (paddle, fish, boat launch at Detweiller Riverside)
Snow (snowshoe, cross-country ski, sled)
Other (playgrounds, view wildlife, picnic)
 
Season/Hours:  5 AM – 11 PM
 
Dog Friendly:  yes (leashed)
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online:
Online:  http://www.peoriaparks-planning.org/maps/Detweiller%20Park2016.pdf
On Site:  none found
 
Parking: parking lots
 
Amenities:  benches, shelters, picnic tables, concessions on occasion 
 
Restrooms: seasonally
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  All Trails
 
Cost:  free admission
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  
historic; Birding Hotspot
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  forest, hills, prairie, open grass space & trees, river view & access (at Detweiller Riverside/marina)
 
General Description: 760-acre city park on edge of town, overlooks and abuts river
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: Detweiller is split into two parts.  Detweiller Park is on the west side of Route 29 and Detweiller Riverside (also known as Galena Marina) is on the east side of Route 29.  Detweiller Riverside provides access to the Illinois River.  A sledding hill at Detweiller Park is a winter favorite.  Detweiller also serves as a trail access point to the Illinois River Bluff Trail.  
​Subject to Illinois River flooding. Know before you go.  Check Illinois River levels here.

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Detweiller Park map (PDF)
​Illinois River Bluff Trail (south section, south Robinson Park thru Detweiller Park, PDF)

More Information
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/INPC/Pages/Area4PeoriaDetweillerWoods.aspx

http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2021/05/26/nature-rambles-why-nature-preserves/

​https://peoriahiker.com/detweiller-riverside/

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1636763?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec

http://101.pjstar.com/55-big-tree-at-detweiller-park/

https://www.pjstar.com/story/entertainment/2021/01/05/where-best-sledding-hills-peoria-area/4131527001/

https://peoriahiker.com/dry-run-oak-route-in-detweiller/
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http://www.peoriapubliclibrary.org/a-gift-from-the-detweillers

https://www.peoriamagazines.com/ibi/2013/may/immigrants-build-peoria

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

https://www.pjstar.com/story/lifestyle/things-to-do/2021/10/04/best-places-to-see-fall-colors-in-illinois/8282005002/

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1AEu5qpgGQ_3f3YKRrNRnW4mWQCIwEGzL&ll=40.79114313820993%2C-89.56428264101908&z=15

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1AEu5qpgGQ_3f3YKRrNRnW4mWQCIwEGzL&ll=40.7919216852185%2C-89.58454800000004&z=15

Managed by:
Peoria Park District (309) 682-1200
1125 W Lake Ave Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 686-3360 OR   (309) 682-6684