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/
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 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 |