Director Parks, Recreation and Special Events is responsible for developing, organizing, promoting and directing the recreational programs and special events within the City.
Director of Parks, Recreation and Special Events: Adam Thorson
Summer Camp Director: Seth Brannan
1901 4th Street
Peru, IL 61354
Ph (815) 223-0061 ext. 2314
Cell (815)-200-5058
Email: [email protected]
2023 Special Events
April 1st-Easter Egg Hunt- Centennial Park
May 19-20-TBM Avenger Reunion- Illinois Valley Regional Airport
May 29-Splash Pad Opens- Washington Park
Pistol Shrimp Home Opener- Veterans Park
July 3-Firework Celebration
Aug. 3-5-Taste of the Illinois Valley- Centennial Park
Movie in The Park-Centennial Park-Postoned (new date TBD)
Sept. 9-Charity Golf Outing
Oct 21-Halloween in the Park
Oct 31-Halloween-Trick-or-Treat (5pm-7pm)
Dec. 2-Lighted Christmas Parade
Music Under the Oaks
Centennial Park~Schweickert Pavilion
*Free admission*
June 9-KevinRoy K & The Real Grooves
June 23-Strangerz
June 30-Steve Sharp Band
July 14-3 Day Weekend
Aug. 19-She's A Maybe
Sept 16-Regle Beagle
Other Events
May 13-Kids Fishing Expo at Baker Lake
June 3-Lock 14 Kids FishingTournament
Aug. 24-28-Vietman Traveling Wall
Sept. 29-St. Bede Homecoming Parade
Oct. 5-LP Homecoming Parade
Dec. 2-Pearl Harbor Day Parade
