Organized in 1960, the Gilbert Historical Museum moved to the old elementary which was deemed a historical building in 1980. The museum is only open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults, $1.50 for children ages 5 to 12, and kids under age five are free.

There are nearly thirty public parks in Peoria. While the majority of these are less then ten acres in size, Peoria is also home to Lake Pleasant Regional Park, covering over 23,000 acres and offering residents and visitors a great range of outdoor activities to enjoy.