Brookside Park

If you’ve got a toddler in tow, this little spot in Peoria does exactly what it needs to. There’s a slide, some swings, and a picnic table — nothing fancy, but honestly that’s fine when your kid is under five and easily entertained. It’s the kind of neighborhood park you pop into for an hour, not an all-day outing. The scale of it actually works in your favor with little ones, since there’s not much room to wander off.