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]
2025 Events
April 12-Easter Egg Hunt @ Washington Park
May 16-17-TBM Avenger Reunion @ Illinois Valley Regional Airport
May 24-Splash Pad Opens (Tentative-based on weather)
May 30-Pistol Shrimp Home Opener @ Veterans Park
June 28-Touch A Truck @ Centennnial Park
July 3-Firework Celebration on Water Street
July 31-Aug. 2-Taste of the Illinois Valley @ Centennial Park
Aug. 15-Movie in the Park @ Centennial park
Aug. 23-Comedy Night in the Park @ Centennial Park
Sept. 6-Charity Golf Outing
Oct. 25-Halloween in the Park @ Washington Park
Oct. 31-Halloween-Trick-or-Treat (5pm-7pm)
Dec. 6-Lighted Christmas Parade
Music Under the Oaks
Centennial Park~Schweickert Pavilion
*Free admission*
May 23-Tim Ajster Band
June 6-Steve Sharp Band
June 13-Written Warning
July 11-Radium City Rebels
July 18-Samurai Necktie
Aug. 8-Elvis Jailhouse Dogs
Aug. 30-TBD
Other Events
May 10-Kids Fishing Expo at Baker Lake
June 7-Lock 14 Kids FishingTournament
