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Fon Du Lac Farm Park offers an immersive trip back to the 1920s' farming life in Central Illinois. Since 1981, it has been a haven for families, providing farm animals, a country kitchen museum, and play areas like a red barn and a silo slide. It's a part of the larger Fon du Lac Park District, which hosts youth sports, senior programs, summer camps, and rental facilities. From tumbling classes to summer skill clinics, they emphasize community engagement and active lifestyles for all ages.
Fon Du Lac Farm Park opened its gates in 1981 with the aim of providing families, especially children, with a unique glimpse into 1920s farm life in Central Illinois. It combines education and entertainment, offering a living history experience that invites all ages to explore and learn.
Visitors can enjoy live farm animals, a country kitchen museum, and various play areas including a classic red barn and a silo slide. The park is designed to offer an engaging and hands-on experience that connects children with the history of farming.
Fon du Lac Park District offers an array of recreational programs beyond the farm park. From youth sports, like basketball and soccer, to adult offerings, such as slow pitch softball, the park district serves participants of all ages. They also run dance classes for children aged 3 to 12, covering styles from ballet to lyrical dance.
The park district provides facilities for birthday parties, with gym usage and party room rentals available. The structured programs emphasize flexibility, offering timely assistance with serving and cleaning.
Their summer camp, open from June to August, provides educational yet entertaining activities for children who have completed kindergarten up to those in 6th grade. Additionally, the District #86 Latchkey Program offers flexible childcare for parents within East Peoria.
The Fon du Lac Park District Administration Center offers room rentals for a variety of events. The Carl Spindler Campground & Marina adds an outdoor dimension with 55 paved RV sites and cabin rentals, along with marina access to the Illinois River.
Registration for many programs is flexible, with options to sign up in-person, by phone, or online. Certain activities offer discounts for early registration or multiple students. For rental facilities, fees are required at booking, including refundable damage deposits when applicable.
From farm visits to sports programs, Fon Du Lac Farm Park encourages community participation and active involvement. For details, visitors can explore registration options online or visit the Administration Center in East Peoria.
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