Posts Tagged ‘ Peoria Park District ’

The Peoria Park District’s Luthy Botanical Garden will hold its annual Chrysanthemum Show from October 14 to November 6 during regular Garden hours. This year’s theme is “The Great Pumpkin.” Enjoy a spectacular showing of autumn color during this annual show! A visit to the Luthy Conservatory offers a beautiful...
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The 5th Annual Peoria Park District Long Drive Challenge – Qualifying will take place on Sat., June 25 at the southernmost field at Detweiller Park from 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. The finals will be held at Donovan Golf Course hole #4 on Mon., June 27 at 6:00 p.m. Radio personality...
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Kids in grades K-5 can sign up for a three-day Youth Soccer Skills Camp at the Peoria Park District. This clinic, hosted by the Peoria Park District and Peoria Soccer Club, will work on dribbling, passing, shooting and ball handling. Players will participate in small games. Soccer shin guards are required, and cleats are...
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Softball time is almost here and the Peoria Park District offers two different programs. Gather your friends and get a team together for Adult Slow-Pitch Softball. Get in the swing of things with this 14-game season starting April 11. Leagues are offered Sunday through Thursday evenings. Games will be played at Peoria Stadium. ...
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SOMMER PARK HOSTS ANTEBELLUM CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 4 The Peoria Park District’s W. H. Sommer Park will host an Antebellum Christmas on Saturday, December 4, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Learn some customs of the era, sing popular Christmas songs, and enjoy cookies and hot drinks while you visit with Father...
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The Peoria Park District received the National 2010 Gold Medal Grand Award at the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Congress and Exposition in Minneapolis, MN.  The Gold Medal Grand Award – considered the highest and most prestigious honor attainable by a park and recreation agency – is presented...
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WOMEN’S 4-PLAYER SCRAMBLE AT KELLOGG GOLF COURSE Sign up now for the Peoria Park District’s Women’s 4-Player Scramble at Kellogg Golf Course on Saturday, September 4. This tournament is open to amateur women ages 12+. Cost is $60/team, including green fees. Tee times begin at 8 a.m. Entry deadline is...
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February Activities at Peoria Park District Feb 2nd or Feb 4th – Nature Classes for Home Educators at Forest Park Nature Center – presents a series of programs for home educated children ages six through 12 who want to learn about Illinois’ natural world. These sessions will vary in topic and structure, and children will...
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Annual Jinglin’ Jazz and Silent Auction Event – This annual holiday celebration is on Saturday, December 5, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by Peoria Rivermen, Bremer Jewelry and Maui Jim. Enjoy a festive evening of jazzy tunes by Joe Metzka & Friends, delicious hors d’oeuvres by Chef Golda, and the...
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