Experience Peoria Illinois Recreation
Just For Kids
Families are so busy running from work to school, to meetings, then home – and out again for social functions and children's extracurricular activities. Families need quality leisure activities. To aid in your pursuit to lead a balanced family life of work, recreation, leisure and relaxation, the Greater Peoria Area offers a diverse list of options for your family. Peoria has its share of kid-friendly parks, theme parks, spectacular sporting events and activities. The Just For Kids Section outlines the top area selections to allow your kids to be kids and have fun.
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
305 SW Water St · Riverfront Arts Center
Peoria
+1 (309) 674-6822
Flanagan House: Peoria Historical Society & Museum
942 NE Glen Oak Ave
Peoria
+1 (309) 674-0322
Forest Park Nature Center
5809 Forest Park Dr
Peoria
+1 (309) 686-3360
George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden
2218 N Prospect Rd
Peoria
+1 (309) 686-3362
Jubilee College State Historic Site
11817 W Jubilee College Rd
Brimfield
+1 (309) 243-9489
Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences
1125 W Lake Ave
Peoria
+1 (309) 686-7000
Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site
113 E Partridge
Metamora
+1 (309) 367-4470
Pettengill Morron House
1212 W Moss Ave
Peoria
+1 (309) 674-4745
The Spirit of Peoria
225 NE Adams St
Peoria
+1 (309) 636-6166
Tower Park
1203 E Kingman Ave
Peoria Heights
+1 (309) 682-8732
Mt. Hawley Bowl And Castle Golf
This family amusement park has 24 automatic scoring bowling lanes, an arcade, snack bar and a cocktail lounge. An 18-hole miniature golf course is also available, complete with waterfalls, a 30-foot castle and sand traps. Group events and birthday parties can be accommodated with space rentals and group rates.
8200 N. Hale Ave
Peoria
+1 (309) 692-7555
The Glen Oak Zoo
The Glen Oak Zoo is open year round, and houses more than 175 animals from around the world. Educational and conservation programs are also available, as well as family recreational resources and guided tours.
2218 N. Prospect Rd
Peoria
+1 (309) 686-3365
