Independence Park — Attraction in West Peoria

Spook Hollow, what more to say. I was helping with the security and in watching the people coming through, I could see everyone was having a blast, enjoying getting scared out their minds! The actors, mostly kids between the ages of 10 and 17, were amazing! They really worked their voices off to scare and the proof could be heard in the screams of patrons. The only downside wasn't from the actors but from certain patrons who felt the need to threaten actors for doing nothing but their jobs! One of the girls even got hit by a guy for no other reason than he felt the need to show off. Other than that it is a fantastic time and if you like getting scared and jumping out of your skin for the fun of it, make plans to go through...

It's a good park. Very large if you take the full trail. It feels like a mountain bike trail first and a walking trail second. We walked 3.5 miles in 2 hours then cut it short. It was a hot day and we just wanted to try it out before committing to what I've read is between a 9 and 11 miles full circle trail. **Just a heads up to the city escapers...you will hear the interstate this park is next to the entire time you hike. Something to keep in mind if you are someone who is more into hiking for the nature aspect rather than exercise/outdoor...

I love this park because there is lots of wildlife that like to hide out. There are also a couple of parks in here. I think it's very beautiful when the wildlife decides to come out and explore! I do visit here often because it's in Marquette Hights. I'd be very excited to come back again! This place is good for bringing younger kids, but I'm not sure if there is a bathroom...