Upper Grandview Drive Park
About the Business
Upper Grandview Drive Park, located at 3615 North Grandview Drive in Peoria, Illinois, is a picturesque park listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This 2.52 mile meandering pleasure driveway was constructed in 1903 and offers visitors stunning panoramic views of the Illinois River Valley. President Theodore Roosevelt once described it as the "world's most beautiful drive" during a visit to Peoria in 1910. The park is lined with historic and remarkable homes, making it a must-see destination for visitors. In the autumn, the park is especially beautiful with the changing colors of fall leaves. With 1.75 miles of paved sidewalk for hiking, visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll while taking in the scenic views. Additionally, the park occasionally undergoes a Prescribed Burn, a controlled application of fire to preserve rare and endangered habitats and ensure ecosystem health and resiliency. The Burn Crew are trained fire experts who follow national standards to ensure the safety of the crew and nearby residents. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the beauty and history of Upper Grandview Drive Park.
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Location & Phone number
3615 N Grandview Dr, Peoria, IL 61614, United States
Hours open
Monday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Reviews
"This is a nice park at the top of Grandview Drive with a playground, swings, sandlot-style baseball field, and a sand tennis ball court. There are also lots of picnic tables and barbecues. It's separate from the park at the bottom of the hill, but there is an old, poorly maintained trail connecting the two just to the South off of Grand View Drive."
"Beautiful views of landscape and homes! Awesome place to come for a stroll :)"
"Nice, quite, and a very peaceful place to site and relax"
"Has playground and bathroom areas. Nice drive but views are blocked by over grown trees. You could tell it use to ve very scenic drive. Beautiful homes in area. Very curvy road."
"Had some family functions on location. Has volleyball and baseball field. Can't forget there is also bathrooms. Nice park, it has big tall trees to keep it nice and shaded."
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