Washington Park (Peru, Illinois)
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Peru, Illinois
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park, tennis court(s), playground, softball field, vending machine, outdoor swimming pool
Washington Park is nestled between Washington School, the Peru Public Library, and several residences and businesses. The park includes a public pool, a baseball diamond and softball diamond, several tennis courts, a concessions stand, vending machines, 2 covered picnic areas complete with electricity in the larger of the two, and some playground equipment such as swings, a slide, monkey bars, a jungle gym, and a play area. There are public restrooms and drinking fountains, but the fountains do not operate all year. There is a tavern located across the street from the park, so be sure to keep an eye on children.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 41°19'57"N 89°7'26"W
- Starved Rock State Park 4.7 km
- Matthiessen State park 6.8 km
- Donnelley/DePue State Park 19 km
- LaSalle Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area 38 km
- Green River State Wildlife Area 49 km
- Shabbona Lake State Park 52 km
- Franklin Creek State Natural Area 63 km
- Nachusa Grasslands 69 km
- Lowden-Miller State Forest 75 km
- Castle Rock State Park 77 km
- Illinois Valley Regional Airport-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS/KVYS) 3.1 km
- Spring Creek Golf Course 6.5 km
- Interstate 80 Interchange 79 6.7 km
- Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Club 7.5 km
- Buzzi Unicem USA 8.5 km
- Wal-Mart Retail Support Center 8.6 km
- Lafarge Aggregates 8.8 km
- Starved Rock Campground 13 km
- Pleasant Creek Campground 15 km
- Troy Grove, Illinois 15 km