Detweiller Park &
Detweiller Riverside (Galena Marina)
Peoria County, Illinois
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Latitude/Longitude
40.7923, -89.5793 |
8327 N Galena Rd
Peoria, IL 61615 |
Official Website:
https://peoriaparks.org/places/detweiller-park/
https://peoriaparks.org/places/detweiller-park/
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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 Geological Significance: Yes Terrain/Views/Access: Forest, Hills, Prairie, Open Grass Space 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 head to the Illinois River Bluff Trail. |
Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Detweiller Park map (PDF) Illinois River Bluff Trail (south section, south Robinson Park thru Detweiller Park, PDF) More Information
http://101.pjstar.com/55-big-tree-at-detweiller-park/ https://peoriaparks.org/park/detweiller-park/ http://www.peoriapubliclibrary.org/a-gift-from-the-detweillers https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/peoria/nature-outdoor-recreation/detweiller-park/ 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 http://www.historyillinois.org/FindAMarker/MarkerDetails.aspx?MarkerID=227 Managed by:
Peoria Park District (309) 682-1200 1125 W Lake Ave Peoria, IL 61614 (309) 686-3360 OR (309) 682-6684 |