Biking, running, swimming or golfing, whatever your favorite recreation activity may be, the Quad Cities has a place to do it! The Quad Cities makes wonderful use of the rivers and bluffs, providing for a variety of park settings.

Spectator sports fans can definitely get their fill in the Quad Cities with the Quad City Mallards, the Steamwheelers, River Bandits, and the Backwater Gamblers. We at DestinationQuadCities.com have provided for you a complete list of Recreational activities in the area.

Parks

Ben Butterworth Parkway

26th St. to 55th St.

Along the Mississippi River and River Dr.

Great For Walking, Biking, or Rollerblading along the river on a paved path.

(309) 797-0785

Black Hawk State Historic Site

Blackhawk Road

Rock Island, IL.

Former lands of Chief Black Hawk. Visit the museum, or hike on the trails. Lower park is along the Rock River.

(309) 788-9536

Credit Island Park

Drive or Bike around the Island. Try your hand at fishing or golfing, and enjoy the scenic view of the Mississippi River. Western Davenport Iowa along River Drive.

Duck Creek Parkway

Duck Creek Parkway, a multiple-use paved trail system, extending from Emeis Park in west Davenport 8.26 miles east to Bettendorf. A second paved trail, Riverfront Parkway, extends 4.75 miles along the Mississippi waterfront from Credit Island to Bettendorf. Both these trails have additional sections in Bettendorf.


Fejervary Park

The Fejervary Children's Zoo is located in scenic Fejervary Park, adjacent to the Davenport Museum of Art and the Putnam Museum of Natural History on West 12 th Street. The facility is owned and operated by the City of Davenport and in a cooperative partnership with the Niabi Zoo, located in Coal Valley, Illinois. Davenport, Iowa 1900 Telegraph Road (563) 326-7829

Illiniwek Forest Preserve
Illiniwek Forest Preserve, adjoining the east side of Hampton, Illinois along Route 84, contains 206 acres. Illiniwek's setting on the Mississippi River is ideally situated for a combination of recreation, both on land and in the water.  Facilities available at the park include primitive camping areas, sixty pads with water and electric hookups, shower houses, and a dumping station. Other facilities include boat launch ramps, hiking trails, a picnic shelter, and a wooded bluff picnic area overlooking the Mississippi River.

Indian Bluff Forest Preserve
Indian Bluff Forest Preserve contains 188 acres lying atop a low bluff overlooking the Rock River Valley just south of the Quad City Airport. The main feature of the forest preserve is its 18 hole irrigated golf course. Golfing supplies, refreshments, and rental carts are available at the pro shop and clubhouse. Other features include a picnic shelter (which may be reserved), picnic areas, game areas, and playground equipment.

LeClaire Park and Band shell

With a full size outdoor stage, 750 festival seats and three acres of festival space. The Band shell is the site of the Bix Jazz Festival, the Mississippi Blues Festival, River Rockin Ribfest, and the Symphony Pops Concert. Located next to Rhythm City Casino in Davenport.

Loud Thunder Forest Preserve

Loud Thunder Forest Preserve is located southwest of the Quad Cities area, seven miles west of Andalusia; off Illinois Route 92. The 1,600 acre forest preserve offers the visitor recreational activities including camping, hiking, picnic shelters, boating (boat rentals available), and fishing. Two of the main attractions at Loud Thunder are the 167 acre Lake George and the Mississippi River, which serves as its northern boundary. In addition to primitive camping areas, White Oak Campground offers 26 sites with water and electric hookups. (309) 795-1070

Niabi Zoo

Niabi Zoo offers an exciting learning experience, and is home to over 900 animals representing more than 160 species.
12908 Niabi Zoo Road

Coal Valley, IL 61240

(309) 799-5107

 

Davenport Shelters for rent

Duck Creek, Fejervary, Emeis, Credit Island and Marquette Street. Call (563) 326-7812.

Stampe Lilac Garden

Duck Creek Park, a popular wedding location maintained by the Davenport Horticultural Society (563) 326-7812

Scott County Park  

With 1280 acres, is the largest in Scott County. Located nine miles north of Davenport off U.S. Highway 61, the park has twelve picnic areas and shelters with tables, grills and/or fireplaces accessible. It offers two baseball fields, playground equipment, a radio-controlled airplane site, nature trails, an equestrian area and four unique camping areas. Modern restrooms and showers are available. Camping fees range from $9 to $15 depending on services. An olympic size swimming pool located near the Indian Hills Shelter has lifeguards and offers summer swimming lessons. Winter sports include sledding, cross-country skiing, tobogganing are held at the Whispering Pines Shelter each year. Long Grove, Iowa 19251 290 St. (563) 328-3282

Walnut Grover Pioneer Village

Walnut Grove was a Scott County cross-roads settlement and stage coach stop of the 1860s. The Village includes 18 historic buildings , some relocated from rural Scott County.

Located in Scott County Park in Long Grove, Iowa (563) 328-3283

West Lake Park

West Lake Park is a 620 acre facility offering four lakes for fishing and/or swimming. A boat dock, parking lot, handicap fishing dock, beach area, and paddle boat rentals are available for the water enthusiast. For the landlubbers - the park offers picnic facilities, playground areas, modern restrooms and two campground areas with electrical, water, and/or sewer hook-ups. The fees for camping range from $9 to $15 per night. Both camping areas have comfort stations and are equipped for the handicapped.

(563) 328-3281

Vander Veer Botanical Center

Vander Veer Botanical Park, which welcomes approximately 25,000 visitors to continuous floral shows year-round. The rose garden and conservatory are especially popular as wedding sites.
Between Brady and Harrison Streets South of East Central Park Ave. (563) 326-7818

Water Parks

Longview Park Aquatic Center White Water Junction Rock Island , IL 61201

(309) 732-7946

Wacky Waters

8228 S Fairmont St, Davenport , IA 52801

(563) 388-9910

Riverside Park & Riverslide

3300 5th Ave, Moline , IL 61265

(309) 797-0785

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