​Detweiller Riverside
(formerly known as Galena Marina)

Peoria County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.78877415, -89.57673820

8410 North Galena Road
​Peoria, IL 61615

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

Activities: 
Trails (hiking)
Water (paddle, fish)
Other (view wildlife)
 
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:  no
 
Parking:  parking lots
 
Amenities:  benches
 
Restrooms:  no
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  free admission
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance: birding hotspot
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  open grass space, trees, river view & access; former golf course being returned to nature
 
General Description: 124-acre city park on edge of town, adjacent to Illinois River
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: Detweiller is split into two parts.  Detweiller Park is on the west side of Route 29 and Detweiller Riverside (formerly known as Galena Marina) is on the east side of Route 29.  Detweiller Riverside provides Illinois River access when water levels are suitable.  There are some mowed paths and trails leading to the river.  Two parking lots exist with the north parking lot nearer the boat ramp.

​Subject to Illinois River flooding. Know before you go.  Check Illinois River levels here.

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
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More Information:
http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2018/07/31/nature-rambles-nature-in-progress-at-former-golf-course/

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

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S-q9oOTz8A

https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/grants/documents/EXAMPLE%20FINAL%20GRANT%20REPORT.pdf

http://www.peoriapubliclibrary.org/a-gift-from-the-detweillers

https://www.peoriamagazine.com/archive/ibi_article/2013/immigrants-build-peoria/

https://historyonthefox.wordpress.com/2013/05/19/944/

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

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