Glen Oak Park (Peoria)

Peoria County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.714688, -89.573300

2218 N Prospect Rd
Peoria, IL 61603

Activities:
Trails (foot, bike, includes part of Rock Island Greenway)
Programs (educational: Luthy Botanical Garden, Peoria Playhouse Children’s Museum, Peoria Zoo, amphitheater)
Water (fish, lagoon)
Other (tennis, playground, picnic)

Season/Hours: year round, dawn to dusk for park, some amenities later

Dog Friendly:  yes (leashed)

Map(s) On Site and/or Online:
Online: http://www.peoriaparks-planning.org/maps/GO%20park%20map%202016.pdf
On Site: unknown

Parking: parking lots and on street

Amenities: benches, shelter, picnic tables

Restrooms: yes

Trail Info Websites/Apps: no

Cost: free park admission; fees for other facilities

Historical and/or Scientific Significance:
historical; Birding Hotspot

Terrain/Views/Access:
forest, hills, prairie, open grass space and trees
lake (lagoon) access

General Description: 117-acre city park that is home to many and varied park facilities; abuts historic Springdale Cemetery

OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Glen Oak Park Layout (PDF)
Rock Island Greenway Trail (PDF)

More Information:
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/peoria-park-district-opens-first-all-inclusive-playground/

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L345284?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec

https://drloihjournal.blogspot.com/2020/01/glen-oak-amusement-park-peoria-illinois.html

https://www.lib.niu.edu/1994/ip940316.html

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1AEu5qpgGQ_3f3YKRrNRnW4mWQCIwEGzL&ll=40.71427758461537%2C-89.5742534307692&z=16

https://peoriahiker.com/a-glen-oak-tour/

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