Glen Oak Park

On the heels of a second Park-A-Palooza event she deemed a success, Peoria Park District Executive Director Emily Cahill has a full slate of programming for the weeks and months ahead.

The Peoria Park District is making progress on determining what will replace the July 3rd fireworks at Glen Oak Park this year.

After years of declining attendance and rising safety concerns, the Peoria Park District is re-evaluating the July 3rd fireworks at Glen Oak Park.

The Peoria Park District is facing a very busy summer just around the corner, with updates to parks made possible by a diverse set of funding sources, major community events and the future of park district water features.

Robert Green Ingersoll was one of, if not the most, famous public speakers of the 19th century. He called Peoria home for more than 20 of his 65 years of life, but has Peoria forgotten him?

The Peoria Municipal Band is back for its 85th season this summer and is planning to do a full concert lineup after shortening it last year due to COVID-19.

The Peoria Municipal Band is back for its 85th season this summer and is planning to do a full concert lineup after shortening it last year due to COVID-19.

The Peoria Park District board of trustees has approved a conceptual reimagination of Glen Oak Park.

Community opposition to removal of the Glen Oak Park amphitheater appears to have saved the historic venue.

East Bluff residents shared concerns and offered ideas about the future of Glen Oak Park during the park district’s “Park Possible” discussions on Monday.