City of Peru Parks & Recreation

06/03/2026

‼️📢Peruva Palooza Update: Tonight's Camp has been Canceled 🚫

We are sorry for any inconvenience, our camp volunteer that was lined up tonight unfortunately could not lead camp.

Please consider volunteering to be camp hosts so we can continue to provide this for our families and children during the summer. We currently only have 1 volunteer lined up.

👇 Here is the sign up link:

We are looking for weekly Camp Hosts to help create a fun and engaging experience for our summer reading participants! Volunteers will choose a children’s book to read aloud that ties into a simple activity, craft, lesson, or theme for the day. Please review the available date slots and choose a w...

06/03/2026

📚✨Peruva Palooza kicks off
tomorrow📚✨

Join us Wednesday at 6:00 PM at the City Ball Field for the very first night of Peruva Palooza Summer Reading Camp! ☀️

We encourage kids of all ages -- and even the adults-- to come join the fun! Each week will feature a story, themed activity, and a chance to learn, create, and make memories together as a community. ❤️

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come see what Peruva Palooza is all about! We can't wait to kick off another fun summer with everyone! ☀️📖🎨

📍 City Ball field
⏰ Wednesday @ 6:00 PM

06/01/2026

‼️ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Peruva Palooza Summer Reading Camp starts June 3rd. We are looking for individuals to volunteer as camp hosts. They will be held on every Wednesday in June and July @ 6 pm.

✨See details below

❓For any questions please contact: Josie Lynn Coatney Mayor Katy Novak or Sarah Montanelli.

If you would like to sign up for a volunteer slot please use the link below to choose your date!! 👇

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AA4A62AAAFBC16-64074956-volunteer

05/21/2026

✨ School’s out & summer fun is almost here! ✨

Join us tomorrow, May 21st at 6:00 PM at Neal Park for an evening of s’mores, rock painting, and celebrating the end of another amazing school year! 🍫🔥🎨

We’ll be painting rocks to help fill our community rock garden with colorful creations and happy memories. ❤️

✅ No cost to families
✅ All supplies provided
✅ Just bring your creativity and smiles!
✅ Information for upcoming Peruva Palooza Summer Camp

We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone! ☀️🪨🌈

05/15/2026

💦SPLASH PAD SEASON IS HERE☀️

The wait is over… our community splash pad is officially OPEN for the season! 🌈💧

Grab the sunscreen, towels, and kiddos because it’s time for running through sprinklers, soaking up sunshine, and making summer memories right here in Peru 💙

We can’t wait to see families enjoying the splash pad all summer long! Please help us keep the area clean and fun for everyone 🌿

📍Come cool off, play, and enjoy your park!

🔊 Attention kids of all ages! The splash pad is open for the summer!

05/09/2026

Did somebody say s’mores!? 🍫

Join us on May 21st at 6PM in Neal Park for some s’mores, good conversation, and information on the upcoming Peruva Palooza kids summer camp!! ☀️🪁

S’mores will be provided, please just bring yourself and your kiddos! 🫶🏽😊

05/07/2026

Start your day with a stack of sunshine and community! Join us for a pancake feed on June 7th. Your morning will be filled with fluffy goodness, syrup, and great company. 🥞🥞

We will be at Duck Creek during the Peru Old Man River Days Kid's Fishing Tournament! Mark your calendars and we can't wait to see you!! 🙌🏽🍽️

05/04/2026

🌿 Did you know?
Trees can actually communicate with each other underground 🌲🍄

Through a hidden network of fungi—often called the “Wood Wide Web”—trees share nutrients, send warning signals, and even help support weaker trees nearby.

Nature isn’t just beautiful… it’s deeply connected 💚

Rooted in nature. Growing in community.