Peoria Heights, Illinois: Tower with Large Woodpecker
Very high, modernist water tower with a unique elevator and observation decks -- and a woodpecker of unknown hugeness hanging off of it.Tower Park
- Address:
- 1222 E. Kingman Ave., Peoria Heights, IL
- Directions:
- Tower Park. On the south side of E. Kingman Ave. just west of N. Prospect Rd.
- Phone:
- 309-682-8732
- Admission:
- Adults - $2, Seniors (age 65 and up) - $1.75, Children (age 5 to 12) - $1.25,
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Park with an unusual 200-ft. tall Observation Tower that takes you up to a lookout over the river and the beautiful estates along Grand View Drive. There is a large woodpecker hanging on the side of the tower.
For a minimal fee you can take the Willy Wonka type elevator up to the top. Could be too hot in the elevator on a sunny day.
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