John H. Gwynn Park

Peoria County, Illinois

​​Latitude/Longitude
40.691288, -89.605945

809 W John H Gwynn Jr Ave
Peoria, IL  61605

Official Website
​https://peoriaparks.org/places/john-h-gwynn-jr-park/

Activities: 
Trails (paved)
Water (swim (aquatic center))
Other (playground, picnic, sport courts/fields)
 
Season/Hours:  dawn to dusk
 
Dog Friendly:  yes (leashed)
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online:
Online:  http://www.peoriaparks-planning.org/maps/JohnHGwynnJrPark.pdf
On Site: no
 
Parking: parking lots
 
Amenities:  benches, shelter, picnic tables     
 
Restrooms: yes
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  park entrance is free; fee for some activities/facilities
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  unknown
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  open grass space and trees
 
General Description: 17-acre park in the heart of the city
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
John H. Gwynn Park Layout (PDF)

More Information:
​https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1AEu5qpgGQ_3f3YKRrNRnW4mWQCIwEGzL&ll=40.691345100000014%2C-89.60568021666666&z=18

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