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 ...

Peoria Park District Executive Director Emily Cahill said. After all, this is not a play set you purchase at Walmart, she said. This is a commercial grade playground specially outfitted for ...

The Peoria Park District is set to use $300,000 to replace another aging playground, this one in Peoria Heights. Endres Park is a neighborhood park located at 5100 N. Willard Road, a narrow ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — With May being Bicycle Safety Month, the Peoria Park district is sharing tips to keep you and your family safe. In a post on their Facebook page, the park district said ...

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 ...