Banner Marsh State Fish & Wildlife Area

Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Peoria on U.S. Route 24 and is protected from the Illinois River by a major levee. Teeming with fish and wildlife, Banner Marsh provides outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, boating, dog training, picnicking, wildlife observation and photography. Three public access areas lead into Banner Marsh, all of which have parking lots, boat ramps, restrooms and picnic areas. The only type of camping allowed at Banner Marsh is youth group camping. Nearby Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area has camping facilities available.

 

Glasford Park

Spend your day at this dog friendly park where almost any activity is possible! It includes a shelter, benches, and picnic tables for that special event or for your romantic picnic in the park. If if you want to take your kids to play on the playground while you sit back and relax - that’s okay too! Basketball courts are available!