WE'RE ALL ABOUT MORE IN GREATER PEORIA
Here in Greater Peoria, we pride ourselves on bringing “more” to the table. More time for hobbies.
More opportunities to make a difference. More places to explore. More cultures to experience.
Truth is, there’s more to us than meets the eye.
WANT TO SEE WHAT'S GOING ON TODAY?
DISCOVER PEORIA HAS THE CALENDAR >
“Somebody’s got something going on here every day of the week throughout the entire year, whether it’s hiking, biking, running, or paddling.”
– Mark Monge
Meet Mark, urban adventurist, vivacious optimist, devoted familyman, passionate local Realtor, and proud Greater Peorian.
Greater Peoria is proudly home to the oldest and largest park district in Illinois: Peoria Park District, a four-time winner of the National Recreation and Park Association’s Gold Medal Award. (nrpa.org)
Calling All Bikers and Hikers
The Peoria Park District’s Rock Island Greenway is a 13-mile, paved trail for hikers and bikers alike. This trail is great for any age range and any skill level.
THERE’S MORE WHERE THAT CAME FROM!
HEAD TO OUR BLOG PAGE >
WANT TO SEE WHAT'S GOING ON TODAY?
DISCOVER PEORIA HAS THE CALENDAR >
That’s a wrap for the 2024 Discraft Disc Golf Ledgestone Open. What a week!
We can’t thank Nate Heinold and his team at Ledgestone Disc Golf enough for all the planning, preparation and hard work. They created an epic 18-hole pop-up course that brought 332 people to the Peoria RiverFront.
Can’t wait for next year!
OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria has ranked No. 1 in the state for patient-centered care nine years in a row by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (osfhealthcare.org).
“Peoria offers the best of all worlds.”
Leanne Skuse, President of River City Construction, shares what she loves about the Greater Peoria region. From work life to home life, Peoria has it all. Learn how we live greater at ChooseGreaterPeoria.org!
“It was the warmest community experience that I’ve had in all the cities I’ve lived in.” – Scurry Miller
Meet Scurry, live music enthusiast, community advocate, nonprofit leader, ardent socialite, and proud Greater Peorian.
Riverfront Museum Tour
Take a tour of Peoria’s Smithsonian-affiliated museum.
“To come here and finally feel like I’m home is huge for me.”
Nikki Romain, Executive Director of ART Inc. shares her Peoria story. From hearing about Peoria for the first time, to starting a nonprofit, Nikki and her family have found home in Greater Peoria.
A collaborative concept to showcase Peoria as a global hub for culture, diversity, innovation, and entertainment.
*We have the “play” in “live, work, play” down to a science. From calming craft nights to exhilarating axe throwing, there’s always something to do in Greater Peoria.
Peoria is home to a variety of professional theaters, as well as numerous amateur and community theater groups.
From Corn Stock, Peoria area’s only outdoor community theatre, to Peoria Players — now over 100 years strong, to the Peoria Civic Center Theater, Greater Peoria really
does have something for everyone when it comes to its thriving theater scene.
https://cornstocktheatre.com/
https://www.peoriaplayers.org/
https://eastlighttheatre.com/
https://www.thebarniii.com/
https://www.peoriaciviccenter.com/location/peoria-civic-center-theater
WANT TO SEE WHAT'S GOING ON TODAY?
DISCOVER PEORIA HAS THE CALENDAR >
We understand that art is more than just art. It’s a catalyst of cultural, personal and economic growth. It’s a way of expression, a way of living, a way for some of us to
breathe. It’s that understanding that makes art flourish here. It’s that understanding that makes Peoria greater.
