It’s easy to see why Money Magazine listed Peoria as a 'Top 100 Place to Live.' The New River Trail runs through town and offers multi-use trails for running, walking, horseback riding and cycling near the water’s edge. Lake Pleasant, which is well-deserving of its name, offers more water recreation – many outfitters have kayaks and canoes available for rent. Or let someone else navigate on a riverboat cruise.
If you’re more comfortable on the green than on the water, check out the city’s five golf courses. And each spring, a pair of sports teams gather here: The Peoria Sports Complex is the spring training home for the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners.
