The best parks & outdoor spots in Pekin

6 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Logan Park

Parks & Outdoors

Logan Park packs a splash pad for the kids, three lighted basketball courts for evening pickup, plus a soccer field, a kickball area, and…

1301-1499 S Livingston St (Peoria)

“Logan Park packs a splash pad for the kids, three lighted basketball courts for evening pickup, plus a soccer field, a kickball area, and easy picnic spots. Put it on your this-week list for a quick, low-stress reset your brain and legs have been begging for.”

From the Peoria newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Peoria Park District

Parks & Outdoors

Peoria Park District packs the week with options, from quiet trails and Bradley to the RiverFront park hops to golf, skating at Owens Ice…

1125 W Lake Ave (Peoria)

“Peoria Park District packs the week with options, from quiet trails and Bradley to the RiverFront park hops to golf, skating at Owens Ice Center, the Peoria Zoo and Luthy Botanical Garden, plus leagues, dance, and Rec ‘n Roll. It’s Illinois’ largest and oldest park district… pick one and go.”

From the Peoria newsletter, August 10, 2026

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Lakeview Park

Parks & Outdoors

Park featuring a playground, an aquatic center, indoor ice skating, a theater, a library & more.

1917 W Lake Ave (Peoria)

“Park featuring a playground, an aquatic center, indoor ice skating, a theater, a library & more.”

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Glen Oak Park

Parks & Outdoors

Glen Oak Park is Peoria’s classic chill zone with shady paths, big lawns, and built-in boredom busters from the Peoria Zoo, Luthy Botanical…

2218 N Prospect Rd (Peoria)

“Glen Oak Park is Peoria’s classic chill zone with shady paths, big lawns, and built-in boredom busters from the Peoria Zoo, Luthy Botanical Garden, and Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum. Grab a coffee, let the kids roam, or sneak in a quiet walk between errands this week.”

From the Peoria newsletter, August 26, 2026

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Stone Water Park

Parks & Outdoors

Kid-friendly green space offering pond fishing, a playground and walking paths.

11107 N Granite St (Dunlap)

“Kid-friendly green space offering pond fishing, a playground and walking paths.”

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John H. Gwynn Jr. Park

Parks & Outdoors

Need an easy spot to burn off kid energy or squeeze in a casual pickup game, John H. Gwynn Jr. Park sits right by Carver Recreation Center…

809 W John H Gwynn Jr Ave (Peoria)

“Need an easy spot to burn off kid energy or squeeze in a casual pickup game, John H. Gwynn Jr. Park sits right by Carver Recreation Center and the Gwynn Family Aquatic Center, with plenty of room to move, breathe, and call timeout on your week.”

From the Peoria newsletter, August 20, 2026

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