Fondulac Park West

Numerous mature trees (both deciduous and evergreen), a distinctive picnic shelter, a playground for the younger kids, an abundance of picnic tables and benches all located in a small city park located on top of a knob with views of the city below make this an enjoyable visit or picnic spot. (And that doesn’t even mention the permanent corn hole set up that put a smile on my face. Just remember to bring your own bags when visiting!)

Review Date: April 15th, 2015

East Peoria has a West Park. Now it just needs a North-named Coffeehouse and a South-named BBQ place.

East Peoria is a treasure trove for park lovers. This park happens to be an extension of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Park across the road. West Park is more isolated and quiet in comparison to VFW Park. It’s hidden behind nearly a 150 degree turn if you are driving up Springfield Road and even then, it’s tucked far enough back from the road to make it nearly invisible. Near the bottom of Springfield Road/Hill, there is a set of stairs built in to the hill that leads up to the park, should you want to get some exercise or enjoy walking up and down stairs.

There is a very nice pavilion with plenty of seating for birthday parties or corporate lunches. Next to that is a small playground with swings and interactive equipment. The pavilion has parking right next to it and plenty of it for how small and isolated it is.

Overall, this is a nice secluded park (if you exclude the two or so houses nearby) in which there shouldn’t be too many other people due to it’s location.

Short story time. My school bus used to go by this park and I was always curious where that hairpin turn took you. Fast forward to me being an explorer and I finally got to check it out. In fact, I started to utilize the stairs and the remoteness of the park as a training area for cardio with another friend. I was never able to fully run the stairs from bottom to top when I trained here. They are brutal.

Well maintained and lots of shade. My grandfather used to take care of this park when I was young and we had family get togethers there for birthdays and other special occasions. Many fond memories. It has changed alot in 50+ years, but the old pavilion is still there. The huge shade trees are one of the best features of the park. They have updated play equipment for the kids and plenty of picnic tables. A great place to go to had some peace and quiet with your dog. My favorite park in East Peoria.

Such a beautiful place! This part has a nice playground and a large pavilion. It is a great place for a reunion or party. Grace Messianic Fellowship uses it for their meetings on Saturdays in the summer.

We love the dog park! We drive from Dunlap to hang out with Jessie, Cabo, Mya, Murdock, Macy, and Molly, among others! :-D

Great place to get some steps in (literally). Took my kids there and got some great pictures of them.

Skate park, tennis courts, playgrounds, and a lot of parking! Great fun for the entire family!

Came from out of state gor family reunion. Super clean pavillion and grounds. Beautiful grounds and views!

It's a beautiful park with a great view. Only downfall is no bathroom. Otherwise it has perfect amount of sunny and shaded areas, it is clean and well kept, and has ample parking. Larger pavillion with lots of picnic tables for get togethers. Oh and a permanent corn hole/bags board!!

Beautiful and clean! Playground and pavilion are both very nice.

This Park is Absolutely Beautiful. The View is Stunning & The grounds are very well taken care of. If you where to go for a place for a Family Reunion, this the place to Reserve..

This place is awesome and well kept! Been here a few many times even for a wedding once. Can't think of one time I've ever been disappointed. The entrance is kinda hard to get into but it's well worth it

Clean park with big shelter and great view! We needed an area that was self contained because of the amount of kids at our picnic and this was perfect!

It was wonderful. So many displays. I love how they make the wheels move the reindeer jump over cars and the skiers

Beautiful area,nice little playground for the kiddos, and great views

Very nice, clean and well kept. Great place to spend time with family and friends and get some fresh air.

Had a company meeting there today and the view is amazing.

Great park!
One of East Peorias beat views of Peoria

Great place. Love this park. Lots of pavilion. If its a holiday weekend be sure to reserve a pavilion.

wasn't there just walked past it.