Rocky Glen Park

Peoria County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
Parking Area:  40.6943688, -89.6517784

525 N Kickapoo Creek Road
Peoria, IL 61604

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

Activities:  Trails (Hiking)
NOTE:  Free guided tours may be arranged
​through Rocky Glen Steward, ​David Pittman at
309-573-2354 OR dvdgpittman@gmail.com .

Season/Hours:  sunrise to sunset
 
Dog Friendly:  yes (leashed)
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online:
Online:  http://www.peoriaparks-planning.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/RockyGlenTrailMap.pdf
On site: map posted at parking lot kiosk

Parking:  small parking lot
 
Amenities:  periodic benches along trail
 
Restrooms: no
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps: 
All Trails

Cost:  free admission                  

Historical and/or Scientific Significance:
mining; geological historical; birding hotspot
 
Terrain/Views/Access: 
forest, hills, stream view,
stream access (not navigable)
 
General Description:  126-acre park on edge of town
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  The hills are steep and getting to the box canyon requires some creek crossing. The rock formations are similar to those at Starved Rock State Park.  Go prepared and you'll be glad you added yourself to the generations who have enjoyed this local treasure.
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Parking Access on Kickapoo Creek Road:

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
​Rocky Glen Trail Map (PDF)

More Information:

http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2021/07/29/kickapoo-creek-watershed-the-untold-story/

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L6760731?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec

​https://peoriamagazines.com/as/2013/jul-aug/land-time-remembered

https://friendsofrockyglen.org/history/labor/
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https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1AEu5qpgGQ_3f3YKRrNRnW4mWQCIwEGzL&ll=40.69021880248884%2C-89.64914402162762&z=16

http://www.peoriapubliclibrary.org/the-wonders-of-rocky-glen
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​http://friendsofrockyglen.org/about
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Managed by:
Peoria Park District
1125 W Lake Ave Peoria, IL 61614
309-682-1200  OR   309-682-6684