Parks

Pick Your Next “Play at Home” Adventure

With nine community parks, seven neighborhood parks, and over 2,277 acres of land, Pekin Park District brings an impressive mix of nature and play to our community. Here, you’ll find safe spaces for families to picnic and have fun, sport complexes and an arena for athletes to compete, plus plenty of walking paths and hiking/biking trails for everyone to get out and explore. Find what you love or try something new. No matter what you choose, we guarantee there is always something fun to do.

Get into Family Fun

What kid doesn’t love the feel of rushing down a slide? And with so many playgrounds in Pekin, you can take your pick of high-energy, bustling parks to neighborhood parks that you just might have all to yourself. Here’s your guide to all the family-favorite hot spots.

Hit the Playgrounds

Skate the Ice

Fly a Kite

Pilot a RC Airplane or Drone

Dirksen Park

Go on an Adventure

One of the best things about having over 2,000 acres to explore is that you’ll never be at a loss for new places to explore. Here are some of the best spots to soak up the sun and enjoy nature.

Hike or Bike the Trails

Soak in Nature

Hop on a Horse

McNaughton Park

Reel in a Fish

Aim Some Arrows

Dirksen Park

Go Camping

McNaughton Park

Get Moving

Whether you are focused on getting your steps in, cruising through town on your bike, or having fun in the water, we have a little something for everyone.

Walk the Walk

Take a Bike Ride

Swim and Splash

Play Ball

Nothing is better than a competitive, pick-up game with family and friends. Lucky for you, we’ve got tons of space for you to see who can bring home the WIN among your friends. Most courts and fields (except those at Pekin Sports Complex*) follow the “first come, first served” rule. But if you want to guarantee a space for a set date in Mineral Springs Park, you can always contact our team at the Pekin Park District and reserve a court or field for play.

*Use of Pekin Sports Complex facilities is by reservation only.

NOTE: Team practices and tournaments must be scheduled through our office to make sure there are no conflicts with the date(s) and time(s) you choose.