Western Avenue Greenway Project

Peoria County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.698515, -89.622637

Western Avenue (east side)
between Main Street and Callender Avenue
Peoria, IL 61604

Official Website
https://www.facebook.com/pg/westernavenuegreenway/about/?ref=page_internal​

Activities:  picnic
 
Season/Hours:  unknown
 
Dog Friendly:  unknown
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online:  none found
 
Parking:  on side streets near greenway
 
Amenities:  unknown
 
Restrooms: no
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  none found
 
Cost: free admission               
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance: historical
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  open grass space and trees
 
General Description:  linear 6-block greenway in urban historical area
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):

More Information:

https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2024-09-30/western-avenue-greenway-project-a-unique-urban-park-maintained-by-neighbors-for-their-community

https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/this-project-is-beautifying-peorias-western-avenue/

https://www.ngometa.com/US/Peoria/281671975705444/Western-Avenue-Greenway-Project

https://www.peoriapublicradio.org/post/communities-generations-intersect-western-ave-greenway#stream/0

https://www.pjstar.com/news/20200723/nick-in-am-covid-delays-but-doesnrsquot-prevent-work-on-western-avenue-greenway

https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/volunteers-with-the-western-avenue-greenway-project-have-been-cleaning-up-the-green-space-for-40-years/
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http://www.mossbradley.org/newsletter/western-avenue-greenway-project/

Managed by:
Friends of the Western Avenue Greenway