Grand View Drive & Park (Peoria)

Peoria County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.7301, -89.5543

3210 Grandview Drive
Peoria, IL 61614

Activities:
Trails (foot)
Other (playground, picnic, sport fields/courts)

Season/Hours: year round, dawn to dusk

Dog Friendly:  yes (leashed)

Map(s) On Site and/or Online:
Online: http://www.peoriaparks-planning.org/maps/GVDmap.pdf
On Site: unknown

Parking: parking lot and along street pull-outs

Amenities: benches, shelter, picnic tables

Restrooms: yes

Trail Info Websites/Apps:
Trip Advisor
All Trails (Pimiteoui Trail)

Cost: free

Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  listed on National Register of Historic Places

Terrain/Views/Access:
forest, hills, prairie, open grass space and trees
lake view, stream/river view

General Description:  180-acre linear city park, beautiful river views; serves as trailhead for part of Pimiteoui Trail (this part of trail goes to Forest Park Nature Center)

OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: A local favorite for a drive, a walk or to take stunning pictures, the river valley views make it easy to understand why this is known as The World's Most Beautiful Drive. It is a favorite place for residents to enjoy as well as share with guests.

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Grand View Drive Layout (PDF)

More Information:
https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/2023/07/13/iconic-peoria-road-is-the-top-place-for-marriage-proposals-in-illinois/70406544007/

https://drloihjournal.blogspot.com/search?q=grandview

https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/peorias-grandview-drive-worlds-most-beautiful-drive

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

https://peoriamagazines.com/as/2017/sep-oct/legends-grandview-drive

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1AEu5qpgGQ_3f3YKRrNRnW4mWQCIwEGzL&ll=40.72535883333337%2C-89.55470466666668&z=15

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