Heritage Park

• Obtained in 1974
• Acres: 41.6
  • Park Path Length Around Lake: 0.4 miles
  • Growth: 1.6 acres in 1977 from First Federal of Peoria
• Donors: Mattis Trust, Ross Camp, Elsie & Bill Springer
• Grants: $73,125 IDNR OSLAD Acquisition Grant

Native Prairie

Porter Park is also home to a restored prairie area. This prairie area, like those at Porter Park, Scott Park, and Sunset Ridge Park, is kept healthy through the use of careful prescribed burns.