Robinson Park (Peoria)

Peoria County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.822877, -89.594800

400 W Mossville Rd
Peoria, IL 61615

Activities:
Trails (foot)
Other (view wildlife, picnic)

Season/Hours: dawn to dusk

Dog Friendly: yes (leashed)

Map(s) On Site and/or Online:
Online: http://www.peoriaparks-planning.org/maps/Robinson.pdf
On Site: Illinois River Bluff Trail has some maps along trail

Parking: multiple parking lots (both sides of Mossville Rd)

Amenities: benches, shelter, picnic tables

Restrooms: seasonal

Trail Info Websites/Apps: All Trails

Cost: free park admission; rentals available

Historical and/or Scientific Significance:
geological; birding hotspot

Terrain/Views/Access: Forest, Hills, Prairie, Open Grass Space and Trees, Stream View

General Description: 675-acre mostly undeveloped park on city edge that includes nature preserve

OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: This is a lovely place to enjoy a tree covered hike with a variety of hills and flat. The hills are steep and can be muddy or icy. Parking lots on either side of Mossville Road allow access to approximately the middle of the Illinois River Bluff Trail.

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Robinson Park Map (PDF)
Illinois River Bluff Trail (PDF)

More Information:
http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2021/05/26/nature-rambles-why-nature-preserves/

https://dnr.illinois.gov/inpc/area.area4peoriarobinsonparkhillpraires.html

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L297680?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec

http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2019/06/26/nature-rambles-titans-of-the-prairie/

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1AEu5qpgGQ_3f3YKRrNRnW4mWQCIwEGzL&ll=40.822564190668544%2C-89.59472004217162&z=15

https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/peoria/nature-outdoor-recreation/robinson-park/

https://www.wtvp.org/local-programs/preserving-illinois-prairies/

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

photo courtesy of NatureGuy