Rock Island Greenway

Peoria County, Illinois

 Parking & Trail Access, Latitude/Longitude
Alta Road Trailhead:  40.812697, -89.640082
Bicycle Safety Town,  40.766600, -89.602487
Trailside Center at Knoxville:  40.761330, -89.598454
Glen Oak Park at Greenway:  40.710094, -89.571241
Detweiller Harbor Park:  40.702368, -89.569924
Peoria Riverfront, 40.687643, -89.590492
​Other trail access also possible.  Please see map.

Parking & Trail Access, Addresses:
Rock Island State Trail, Alta, 2900 Block Alta Ln, Peoria, IL
Bicycle Safety Town, 6518 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria, IL
Trailside Center, 400 Block Northmoor, Peoria, IL
Glen Oak Park, NE Perry at Abington, Peoria, IL
Detweiller Harbor Park, 2 Caroline St, Peoria, IL
Peoria Riverfront, 300 Southwest Water Street, Peoria, IL
Other trail access also possible.  Please see map.

Official Website
​https://peoriaparks.org/trails/

Activities: 
Trails (foot, bike)

Season/Hours:  year round 
 
Dog Friendly:  yes (leashed)
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  https://media.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2326/files/2022/11/rock-island-greenway-peoria-park-district.jpg
On Site: unknown
 
Parking:  parking lots at several trail access points
 
Amenities:  vary along trail      
 
Restrooms: restrooms at various locations along trail
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  All Trails    
 
Cost:  free                   

Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  unknown
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  forest, hills, open grass space and trees
river view
 
General Description:  13-mile trail section from Alta through Peoria; south of the Rock Island State Trail (Toulon to Alta)
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: 
The trail can be extended north (26 miles) to Toulon using the Rock Island State Trail.  The trail can also be extended south (6.8 miles) from East Peoria to Morton using the River Trail of Illinois.  We like to bicycle this trail from Alta to downtown Peoria.  The trail is mostly flat and, going this direction (south), mostly downhill.  A five-generation family favorite, we also never miss an opportunity to stop at Trefzger's Bakery (right along the trail) in Peoria Heights for a sweet treat.
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Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Rock Island Greenway Map Alta to Peoria Riverfront (PDF)
Rock Island Trail Toulon to Alta (PDF)
River Trail of Illinois (East Peoria to Morton) (PDF)

More Information:
​https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2022-08-04/new-section-of-rock-island-greenway-is-officially-open​

https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2021/11/01/rock-island-greenway-extension-peoria-expected-open-spring-2022/8519798002/

https://www.peoriamagazines.com/pm/2021/may/recreational-trails-make-good-neighbors​

https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/politics/government/2021/04/17/peoria-city-council-rock-island-greenway-extension/7219502002/
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http://greatriverroad-illinois.org/pdfs/Great_Rivers_Country_Bicycle_Trails_Guide.pdf
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​https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/rock-island-greenway

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1AEu5qpgGQ_3f3YKRrNRnW4mWQCIwEGzL&ll=40.75964365126177%2C-89.5950787311404&z=18

​https://www.pjstar.com/story/lifestyle/things-to-do/2021/10/04/best-places-to-see-fall-colors-in-illinois/8282005002/

https://www.pjstar.com/article/20140728/Opinion/140729088
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https://www.traillink.com/trail/rock-island-trail-(il)/

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

Rock Island Greenway & Rock Island State Trail (combined)