PEORIA, Ill. – Plans for a new park on Peoria’s Riverfront appear to be moving forward.
The City Council will hear plans for the park at its July 25th meeting.
The proposal plans to add numerous attractions to the park, including a dog park, kayak launch, sports courts, an expanded hardscape for the Riverfront Market, and more.
After the presentation at the City Council meeting, the plan will move to the Planning and Zoning Commission for approval on August 3rd before a potential Council vote on August 8th.
Plans for the park began back in 2017, with demolition of the Riverfront Village the following year, clearing the way for a park.
In a statement, Mayor Rita Ali says, “The proposed Riverfront Plan will be a major draw to visitors and community members alike. Through robust public input, the designers have created a plan that is for all interests and abilities. This will be a space for temporary and permanent programs with elements from our complete streets and bicycle plans. The design is also sensitive to the surrounding ecosystem while also considering the dynamic properties of the river.”
The city is seeking funding for the project. It has already received a federal grant for flood protection.
(Reporting by TJ Carson, WMBD Radio News)
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