A fascinating historical look at Illinois’ oldest and largest public park district. Travel back to 1894, when visionary Peoria leaders began shaping private and city-operated parks into the ...

Glen Oak Park’s three-acre lagoon and its nearby amphitheater remain among the Peoria Park District’s more prominent landmarks. The spring-fed pond is home to largemouth bass, bluegill ...

Peoria's Playground: A History of the Peoria Park District is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV ...