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Sommer Park

6329 Koerner Rd, Edwards • 691-8423

Civil War Spring Drill Get a jump on
AT A GLANCE summer! Check
Sommer Park is a use-by-reservation $3/person out Summer Camp
facility that offers private/public special Saturday, April 29 • 10 am-5 pm programs and take
events, including weddings, reunions, Sunday, April 30 • 10 am-2 pm advantage of early-
picnics, and church/youth groups. It can Spring has arrived and soldiers are bird pricing.
accommodate over 1000 guests. preparing for a long march. Come
experience the daily life of men and
MANAGER Tom Miller women and watch them in action (and
tmiller@peoriaparks.org perhaps be a part of daily drill). Civil War Sommer Park School and
enthusiasts from the Midwest will bring to Corporate Teams Course
BIRTHDAY PARTIES See pg. 102 life the joys and sorrows of the time. Bring
a camera and have your picture taken The Sommer Park Teams Course is a series
WEDDINGS & RENTALS See pg. 100 with the soldiers. of 12 initiatives strategically laid out in a
woodland setting. This series of puzzles,
VOLUNTEER AT SOMMER PARK Central Illinois Military Fest obstacles, and challenges, by their design,
Become a Sommer Park VIP - will demand communication, cooperation,
Volunteering, Interpreting and WWII & Vietnam and trust. At its very basic, a teams course
Saturday, June 3 • 10 am-4 pm
Preserving - Living History and Sunday, June 4 • 10 am-3 pm is fun, but it also allows for high quality,
Environmental Education. We structured, and purposeful learning. Enjoy
are currently seeking volunteers Public Battles: being a player in the Human Foosball court
or play in the Ga Ga Pit!
• Saturday at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm
interested in outdoor education and • Sunday at 11 am and 1 pm For 15 or more participants, age 11+.
living history. Training is available; this Call for fee details.
is a great place to spend www.centralilww2.com
a few hours during the VOLUNTEER!
pgs. 96-98
month! SHELTER RENTAL
Rent a shelter for a few hours (5 hour max), a whole day (until 11 pm) or for the weekend.
Prairie Shelter ............................................................................................... $ 50.00/hour
Save the date! 250 person capacity, electricity, modern vaulted toilets, and playground 75’ x 25”
Pioneer Days Woodland Shelter ......................................................................................... $ 30.00/hour
June 25, July 30, August 27, 60 person capacity, electricity, ceiling fans, beautiful setting, port-a-potties 32’ x 26’
Camp HQ Front Porch ................................................................................... $ 35.00/hour
September 24 and October 29 80 person capacity, electricity, large open field and flushable toilets.
1-4 pm • $3/person age 4+ Pioneer Homestead ...................................................................................... $ 30.00/hour
30 person capacity, port-a-potties, outside picnic area (does NOT include barn or cabin)
Fire Circles ..................................................................................................... $ 25.00/hour
Nena 40 person capacity, nearby play fields and parking

Kitchen Rental ...........................................................$30/up to 5 hours or $50/full day
Ancient Oaks Day Camp kitchen includes a commercial refrigerator, freezer and industrial
three-compartment sinks (subject to availability).

Hardware WEDDINGS, RECEPTIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
The Prairie Schoolhouse has large windows, tin lanterns and a tree draped background. The
affordable fee of $450 makes this a perfect indoor site with seating for 70 people.
1415 W. Forrest Hill • Peoria
688-9700 The Prairie Shelter is a large, outdoor covered shelter. The quiet, tree lined location is only
$800 for full day rental (until 11 pm) and includes the ability to serve beer and wine and
QUALITY SERVICE SINCE 1979 choose your own catering company. A must see for that special occasion or fundraiser. Tents
may be used on site with the rental of additional days ($200/day) to prepare for the event.
Thank you to Nena for
sponsoring PHOTOGRAPHY SITE RENTAL
100 Bluebird Nesting Boxes Looking to take senior portraits, engagement/wedding/family photos with a unique setting?
The Pioneer Homestead contains 1850 style building and trees/native grasses suited for that
in select ideal pose. Fee is $30/hour and a permit is provided upon full payment.
Peoria Park District Parks!

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