Shore Acres Park — Attraction in Chillicothe

Chillicothe is a hidden gem. Tucked north of Peoria on the west riverfront, Shore Acres is home to a variety of activity. Public pool, pickleball, basketball, and a frisbee golf course. Picnic tables, outdoor grills, as well as a walkway and stairways to the rocky/sandy beach. I’d give it five stars if the beach was better maintained (some litter occasionally), so some room for improvement. But it’s all free (except for seasonal public pool), and as a community I believe many continue to do their part in keeping this area clean and safe. Love visiting on lunch or for sunrise/sunset yoga. Love this quiet...

The new park area here is fantastic! It's an accessible play for all playground with a Zipline, multiple swings, jungle gym, many different kinds of slides, picnic areas and a pavilion. Also included: beautiful, smooth paths and wonderful river views with free binoculars. The park is great for little kids and big kids alike with ample shade for sunny days, many benches near to the playing areas, and a wheelchair accessible portapotty. Parking is very close and there's plenty of it as well. We love to see the squirrels, herons,...

Aswome peice of history for all of us to enjoy this car club was built to be lavish leisure center for the newly emerging automotive pass time of the upper class as you walk around in side of the main building I am awe struck to see how fancy something built just for a car club was and how owning a car not only made you more mobile physically but socially as well when they got out they were really putting...