Grand View Drive & Park

Peoria County, Illinois

​Latitude/Longitude
40.7301, -89.5543

3210 Grandview Drive
Peoria, IL 61614

Official Website
​https://peoriaparks.org/places/grand-view-drive-park/

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
 
Cost: free                    
 
Historical and/or Geological 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

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

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