History & Location
The City of West Peoria is a small community with a neighborhood feel. The city was incorporated in 1993 and is a great city in which to raise a family. West Peoria is located just minutes from downtown Peoria, but away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Sandwiched between 2 golf courses and right down the street from Bradley University. There is easy access to transportation centers, cultural amenities, medical facilities, and quality eduction. The city has preserved small-town charm and grace. Tax rates are lower in West Peoria than Peoria.
West Peoria's main business districts include N. Western Avenue, W. Farmington Road, and the Sterling/Rohmann Avenue intersection.
Schools www.psd150.org
Elementary: Peoria Public School District #150-Whittier School and Woodrow Wilson
Middle: Peoria Public School District #150-Calvin Coolidge and Sterling Middle School
High: Peoria Public School District #150-Manual and Peoria Central
Also nearby is St. Mark Catholic School
Post-Secondary: Bradley University, Illinois Central College, Midstate College, Robert Morris College
Recreation
Situated adjacent to two parks and two golf courses, West Peoria provides the community with green space and a great environment for recreation. Laura Bradley Park and the Franciscan Recreation Complex, Madison Golf Course and Newman Golf Course all give residents opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and participate in park district programs.
The Franciscan Recreation Complex (FRC) is a multi-purpose recreation center features a full-size gymnasium, a multi-purpose room with kitchenette, a community room, dance studio, soccer field, two baseball fields, a track, and an outdoor playground. FRC and its facilities are accessible to people with disabilities and the facilities can be rented.
Local Businesses
The City of West Peoria strives to foster economic growth and an improved quality of life by encouraging the creation and attraction of new businesses, the retention and expansion of existing businesses, new job creation, and a more diversified tax base. Restaurants, shopping, groceries, gas, insurance, social services, salons and more can be found right here in West Peoria.
"Living is best...to the West of Peoria"!
Information provided with reference to the website: www.cityofwestpeoria.com
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