It’s been a long winter, so check out all the spring/summer activities the tri-county area offers.
Animals, Animals, Animals
See the farm animals at Fondulac Farm Park. Check out the giant bison, wolves, and rescued animals at Wildlife Prairie State Park. Greet some of the animals back to their warm weather habitats, see the monkeys’ new home, and monitor the expansion project at the Zoo.
Water Fun
Check out the Water Parks and Pools Directory for the tri-counties. Harry La Hood Park in Washington has a water play area with fun sprinklers.
Museum Exploration
Wheels O’Time Museum opens its season May 1, so check out all the wheels! Lakeview Museum opens a fun exhibit, Grossoology: The Impolite Science of the Body on May 24.
Pick Your Produce
Let the kids plan their meals when they pick out fresh produce at one of the local farmers’ market listed here. Go strawberry picking at Schaer’s Country Market, and pick apples during late summer at Apple Blossom Farm and Tanners Orchard.
Eagle Eye View
Kids will love checking out Peoria from a bird’s eye view at Peoria Heights’ Observation Tower. There’s also a small playground next to the tower.
Park Playgrounds
All kids love playgrounds. Check out this park districts list
to find a park nearest you.
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Northmoor Observatory is
Northmoor Observatory and the Spirit of Peoria Steamboat are other seasonal activities in Peoria to check out.