Opened in the Fall of 2005,
Pekin's newest park is located on the banks of the Illinois River,
at the foot of Court Street in Downtown Pekin. This four acre park
offers numerous things for the outdoor enthusiast: boat ramps with
free car/boat trailer parking; a riverfront pier for observation, a
fishing pier, and several lookout points for birding and wildlife
viewing. This is also the start of Pekin's paved biking and hiking
trail.
For the children, there is the
Spirit of Columbia Steamboat play area, as well as an interactive
water feature for kids of all ages to enjoy. Two gazebos are
available for picnics, as well as an event meadow, numerous grills,
benches and picnic tables.