Junior TheaterMainstage Show
Beauty and the Beast, by Vera Morris is the featured fall presentation in October: Cursed! A young prince is transformed into a Beast because of his selfishness and locked away in an enchanted castle, along with all who serve him.  To break the curse, he must learn to love more than just himself.  Beauty, a young girl from a nearby village, finds her way into the cursed castle.  Join us as the magic unfolds onstage.

@ 1:00 and 4:00 pm;

@ 2:00 pm.

Admission is $5 anyone 3 and up.

 

Recreation Programs

This weekend - Family Friday Nights

Join us tonight for Family Friday Night at Credit Island. A guided night hike will take place to look for wildlife and we'll investigate night creatures. 6pm - 9pm. Fee: $2.50

Every Friday night is a different activity for the whole family.  
October 5 - Nature:  Night Hike at Credit Island; 
October 12 - Junior Theatre: Jumanji; 
October 19 - Sports:  Red Hawk Golf and movie; 
October 26 - Friday Night Jam and Uno tournament at Roosevelt Community Center.
School Out Days

Need something for your kids to do when school is not in session?  We have school out days for all ages.  Elementary age students can attend either the River's Edge or Roosevelt Community Center.  Days will be filled with playing games, doing crafts, taking field trips and spending time with friends.  Intermediate age students will attend Collins House and days will be focused on exploring future career options and helping engage youth in volunteerism. Program will run from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm.  Each student should bring a water bottle and sack lunch, wear socks and gym shoes, and bring warm clothes to skate!  Afternoon snacks will be provided. Fees range from $15 - $125. See page 29 of our Fall/Winter 2012 Thrive catalog for all available days and fees, or click here for our online catalog.

Healthiest State Walk

Residents of the Davenport and the greater Quad Cities will join with thousands of other Iowans in a one-kilometer Healthiest State Walk at 12 noon on Wednesday, October 3. Local walkers will meet at the River's Edge, 700 West River Drive.  We will walk from River Drive to Credit Island and back, with an option for those that would like to hike around the 2.3 miles island. Click here for more details.

 

Senior Coffee

Come enjoy the sights, sounds and fragrance of the Conservatory. The Fall Color show will be in bloom. Wednesday, October 10, 10 am to Noon. Fee is $1.00.

Changing of the Season Hike

Autumn color makes fall an enjoyable time.  A guided hike at Sunderbruch Park will be conducted to show how trees change color and how the plants and animals prepare for the upcoming cold months. 
Saturday, October 13, 10 am - 11:00 am,
Fee - $2.00

 

Toddling on the Wild Side

Come experience Fejervary Learning Center's toddling nature program and bring your 18-24 month old child to experience hands-on nature explorations.  Program starts at 10 am and will last for 30 minutes.  For only $2, children will discover programs exploring nature's many beautiful animals, reptiles, insects, plants and how weather impacts our amazing creatures.  Click here for dates and registration.

Golf DavenportFall Special
Enjoy these beautiful fall days at our Duck Creek and Emeis golf courses with our weekday fall special:
From now through October 7, play 18 holes for the price of 9, Monday through Friday at Duck Creek or Emeis golf course. Discount applies to green fees and carts. Take advantage today! You deserve a round of midweek golf before the season ends!
Need more?
If you have questions about anything in this newsletter, or about any Parks and Recreation facility or program, check out our website at:


Our website probably has the information you're looking for.
Or visit us in person at:
Davenport Parks and Recreation
700 W River Dr
Davenport, Iowa 52802
563-328-7275
Our hours are 6am - 10pm, 7 days a week, except major holidays
Saturday, September 22 @ 7pm




Join us as we journey to a galaxy far, far away. For one night only
the Rugby Field at Centennial Park will be host to our very own
Drive-in theater! Star Wars will begin ½ hour past sunset.
Concessions will be available for purchase, so please no outside food or drink.
FREE! This Saturday at 7:00 PM at Centennial Park Rugby Field
(At River Drive and Marquette Street in downtown Davenport)
Check out our Fall Golf Special!

Starting Monday, September 17th - Sunday, October 7th

Play 18 holes and cart for the price of 9

(Discount applies to green fees and carts)

Offer only valid Monday through  Fridays at Duck Creek and Emeis Golf Course.

 


Davenport Parks and Recreation
700 W River Dr
Davenport, Iowa 52803
Don't Wait - Sign up now!
Fall Winter 2012 Catalog Cover Our Fall/Winter Catalog is now available and offers hundreds of courses for all ages and interests. Keep busy this Fall and Winter with Davenport Parks and Recreation!
Pick up a catalog at the River's Edge, Vander Veer Conservatory, Junior Theater or any of the three city golf courses.  Or browse our catalog online and register online by clicking on the link below:


Nothing kills a program quicker than everyone waiting until the last minute to register for it. Please register well in advance of September 10 to make sure the course you want runs!

A sample of our courses:
Learn to Skate
Learn basic skating skills and build confidence at The River's Edge! Classes meet once a week for 45 minutes.

First Session starts September 20th
(Thursday evenings or Saturday Mornings)
$105/7 Week Class
Wine Tasting
Learn the basics of wine tasting! After sampling over a dozen different types of wine, you'll be well on your way to being a sommelier!

 

September 27th & November 11th
$20.00
Gardening Basics
Explore the tools and techniques needed for a successful garden a midst the beauty of our brand-new Enabling Garden!

 

Course begins Tuesday, September 11th.
$35.00

 

Toddling on the Wild Side
Bring your 18-24 month old to experience hands on nature explorations in a safe and fun environment. Discover plants, animals, weather, insects and more!

 

Every Thursday in Fall.
$2.00

 

Thrive this fall with the City of Davenport Parks and Recreation!
Fall Session begins September 10 - Sign up now!
Nothing kills a program quicker than everyone waiting until the last minute to register for it.  Please register well in advance of the registration deadline to make sure your favorite courses run!
Register at the River's Edge, 700 W River Dr. or
Thrive this fall with the City of Davenport Parks and Recreation!
Fall Session begins September 10 - Sign up now!
Nothing kills a program quicker than everyone waiting until the last minute to register for it.  Please register well in advance of the registration deadline to make sure your favorite courses run!
Register at the River's Edge, 700 W River Dr. or

All three Davenport Golf Courses will be aerified in the upcoming weeks this fall according to the schedule below.  Courses will not be closed during aerification, but 9 holes may be temporarily closed during the process.  Please call the clubhouse for questions or assistance in scheduling.

 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but aerification is important to keeping our golf courses in top shape.  Those little holes in the ground allow air and nutrients to reach the roots of the grass.

 

Consider that aerification is merely a short-term disruption that has long-term benefits for the course. When you see them, remember that without those little holes, the greens would eventually die.

 

Preventative maintenance is an integral part of successful golf course management. Golfers view aerification as an inconvenience that takes the greens out of play for a day, pulling cores from the greens and leaving holes that can affect putting for many days before healing.  But it's a necessary part of maintaining the course so that you may enjoy it during the season.

 

Thanks for your understanding.

 

Aerification Schedule:

 

Duck Creek    Sept 10-11

Emeis           Sept 17-18

Redhawk       August 27-28

 


Davenport Parks and Recreation
700 W River Dr
Davenport, Iowa 52803

Quad City Soccerfest
Saturday, September 29
8am - Late
Modern Woodmen Park
This youth Soccer tournament run by Davenport Parks and Recreation is held in the River Bandits stadium for a real tournament atmosphere! Championship games will play "Under the Lights" to claim the First Annual Bandit Tournament Championship Trophies. Concessions, Entertainment and plenty of fun will round out this tournament into a true event. We will accept 4 teams in each bracket of U-6, U-8 and U-10 Boys and girls groupings.
Fee: $200 per team
Click below to register:

Soccer fest poster
Youthfest 2012
Wednesday, July 11
10am - 2pm
Fejervary Learning Center
1759 W 12th Street
Calling ALL youth in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas!
Come celebrate with Davenport Parks and Recreation and many partnering organizations at our 19th annual YOUTHFEST!  This year YOUTHFEST will return to Fejervary Park. There will be all types of environmental, cultural and physical activities including obstacle course, bounce houses, basketball, skateboarding, chalk art, recycled kite making, and youth gardening information.

This event if FREE!
There is no reason not to come down to Fejervary Learning Center for this year's popular event!
The Green Scene July 2012



Duck Creek July Special
Duck Creek

Beginning Friday, July 6 and ending July31 -

$10 off your next full priced round

If you pay for a full round with cart on any day
between 12pm - 3pm, you'll receive $10 off your
next full priced 18-hole round.

Redeemable at Duck Creek Golf Course only!

 

This special is for a limited time only during July.

 

Call Duck Creek at 563-326-7824 to book your tee time today!

 

 

Amateur Golf Tournament New

 



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