Peoria Riverfront with
​Constitution Garden & Liberty Park

Peoria County, Illinois

 ​​Latitude/Longitude
Peoria Riverfront  40.690472, -89.585873
​Constitution Garden  40.697518, -89.576752
Liberty Park  40.687343, -89.589932

200 Northeast Water St
Peoria, IL  61602

Official Website
https://peoriaparks.org/places/peoria-riverfront/

Activities: 
Trails (paved)
Other (picnic, events, memorials)
 
Season/Hours:  year-round, dawn to dusk
 
Dog Friendly:  varies, dependent on event & location in park
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  http://www.peoriaparks-planning.org/maps/Riverfront%20Park.pdf
On Site: no
 
Parking: parking lots
 
Amenities:  benches, picnic tables, shelter    
 
Restrooms:  yes
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  park is free, fee for rentals/events
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  historical; birding hotspot
 
Terrain/Views/Access: open grass space and trees, river view
 
General Description: city park along river that hosts many events throughout the year
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: 

• Rock Island Greenway (foot or bike) goes through park
• Liberty Park (at foot of Liberty and Water Streets) has a popular gazebo. 
• Constitution Garden (at Spring Street and Adams Street) commemorates the United States bicentennial. 
• The Dan Fogelberg Memorial is also found near Constitution Garden.
• The Jon Buckley Memorial Garden is also found near the Riverplex.
• Home to the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth & Mars in community solar system model

​Subject to Illinois River flooding. Know before you go.  Check Illinois River levels here.

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Riverfront Park Layout (PDF)

More Information:
​https://ebird.org/hotspot/L5242158?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec

https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/peoria-riverfront

http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2022/10/13/op-ed-ten-years-of-reflection-at-jon-buckley-memorial-garden/?fbclid=IwAR0_OX6RrSNutKTfXtmhwy75rLOJJNdptfBod8bSTJGst-hil91UIPvQYho

https://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/
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http://101.pjstar.com/61-dan-fogelberg-memorial/
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Managed by:
Peoria Park District
1125 W Lake Ave
​Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 682-1200  OR   (309) 682-6684