01 Mar 2013

Spring into March with Davenport Parks and Recreation

By Kenneth Asta

CAMPS FOR KIDS!

 

Spend Your Spring Break With Us!!!!

With school out days and Spring break days off from school, we have you taken care of!! With multiple locations including Collins House, Roosevelt Center, Nighswander Theatre and of course the Rivers Edge, you can't go wrong. Click here to register today!!

 

Junior Theater Spring Break Camp (Age6-13): March 18 - 22

Students adventure throughout Davenport Junior Theatre, exploring acting, improvisation, lights, sound, make-up, the life of a professional actor and more.  Students also collaborate on the creation of their very own script! Our camp theme is Aesop's Fables.  Everything ends with a performance for family and friends on Friday afternoon at 4:00 PM. Join the adventure!

Camp begins Monday, March 18

Students should arrive 10 minutes early

Early Drop Off 7:30am - 8:30am / Late Pick-Up 4:00pm - 5:30pm : Additional $25 Fee

Guardian must fill out Medical Release Form first day

Students must be signed in and out by guardian

Any student missing more than one day may not be included in showcase

Free Showcase will be Friday, March 22 from @ 4:00pm (parents & friends welcome)

 

FRIDAY NIGHT OUT WITH PARKS AND RECREATION!

 

Family Friday Night, March 1: Spring Surprises

Come Join Davenport Parks and Recreation from 6 PM- 9 PM at Vander Veer Botanical Park Conservatory to take in the beauty of spring. Plant up a spring plant for additional $3, can pay on site. There will be pizza available for $2.50 a person which will include two slices of pizza and lemonade.

 

Family Movie Night, March 8: "Spiderwick Chronicles"

"Spiderwick Chronicles" Rated PG : 6:00 - 9:00 PM : Davenport Junior Theatre is thrilled to host a Movie Night as part of the Family Friday Nights Series. On the second Friday of each month, your family can join us for pizza, lemonade, and a movie in our very own Nighswander Theatre!  Best of all, it is only $2.50 per person if you register early!

All Ages / $2.50 per person if you register in advance, $4.00 per person at door

Includes 2 slices of pizza and lemonade for each family member

Popcorn sold at theatre for $1.00 per bag

Located at Annie Wittenmyer Complex, Davenport Junior Theatre.

 

Friday Night Jam/Family Friday Nights at Roosevelt

Come on out to Roosevelt Community Center for our Friday Night Jam!! Series. On the Fourth Friday of each month (Sept - March), your family can join us for pizza, lemonade, board games, karaoke, and Wii games! New this winter, people attending Friday Night Jam will have the choice of participating in BINGO or an UNO Tournament on alternating months.  Please bring a piece of fruit or candy bar for prizes.

6:00 - 9:00 pm (must arrive by 6:30 pm to order dinner)

All Ages!!! $2.50/person in advance, $4 at the door or $10/family!

Includes 2 slices of pizza and lemonade for each person.

Click here to pre-register for any Family Friday Night.

15 Feb 2013

Davenport Parks and Recreation this Weekend

By Kenneth Asta

Learn to Skate this Saturday still available!

There is still time to sign up for Learn to Skate Lessons for this Saturday, February 16! Hurry, sign up today!
Special Extended: Sign up now and still receive $20 off!
Class sessions are 45 minutes once a week for seven weeks at the River's Edge. Each session is only $85 with the special and includes skate rental. There are a variety of classes based on skill levels. There is still time to sign up for classes on Saturday mornings. Just click below:

Daddy Daughter Dance

There is still time sign up for this dance! Registration is still open!

 

This is a fantastic time for Dad's to spend with their daughter's.  It is a wonderful event to have some quality time spent having fun, dressing up, and dancing.  Couples will be treated to a dinner buffet, crafts, dancing, and a chance to win prizes.  A professional photographer will be available to take couple's photos.  Dads can be uncles, grandpas, step-fathers.  Spend some time together, we clean up the mess and there is no school on Monday following the dance so you can sleep in! The dance will take place on Sunday, February 24 from 5:30-8pm in the Mississippi River Hall, Davenport River Center.

 

Fee:  $40 per couple, $20 each additional child, must register both parent and child!

 

Click here to register and print your ticket/receipt at home!

(Your receipt is your ticket)

21 Jan 2013

Davenport Parks and Recreation Weekend Activities Jan 18-26

By Kenneth Asta
January Special:
Free Skate Rental with Paid Admission!
There are few better winter activities than skating, so come on down to the River's Edge and enjoy our indoor ice rink where the weather is always perfect!
Here are our public skate times this holiday weekend:
Saturday, January 19
2:45pm - 4:45pm
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday, January 20
4:45pm - 6:15pm
Monday, January 21
11:00am - 1:00pm

Looking for something fun and affordable to do with the whole family on Friday Nights?  Well Davenport Parks and Recreation has the answer for you.  Our Family Friday Night series includes pizza, lemonade and activities (Popcorn also included at Movie Night)!  Best of all, if you register early it is only $2.50 per person ($4.00 per person at the door).

Click here to pre-register.

11 Jan 2013

Davenport Parks and Recreation Weekend Activities Jan 11-13

By Kenneth Asta

Public Skate this weekend at The River's Edge

some kids skating
Fri, Jan 11
8:15pm - 10:15pm

Sat, Jan 12
2:45pm - 4:45pm
9:15pm - 11:15pm
Come on down to The River's Edge for Public Skate. Admission is $5. Skate rental is free during the month of January. We have more skate times in January:

For more public skate times, click here

JANUARY SPECIAL
Start the year off right with free skate rental during all public skates during the month of January.  You only pay the $5 fee to skate and the skate rental is free! Save $3 every time you skate!

Family Friday Nights

Looking for something fun and affordable to do with the whole family on Friday Nights?  Well Davenport Parks and Recreation has the answer for you.  Our Family Friday Night series includes pizza, lemonade and activities (Popcorn also included at Movie Night)!  Best of all, if you register early it is only $2.50 per person ($4.00 per person at the door).  Click here to pre-register.

6:00pm - 9:00pm

January 11 - Movie Night "Jurassic Park": Davenport Junior Theatre

January 25- Friday Night Jam : Roosevelt Community Center

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International Winter Lunch

True authenticity is what was experienced at the International Winter Lunch at Credit Island Lodge on January 4, 2013. Ethnic meals were prepared, on site, by international students attending Black Hawk College, Saint Ambrose University and Scott Community College. The diversity in food and participants were so global, no one had to get on a plane for an international joyride.

Students, Davenport Parks and Recreation staff and the student advisors enjoyed meeting new people and learning to cook delicacies from around the world. The international students, particularly, met friends they could all relate to. Despite the differences in where these students came from, they all shared the same story -they traveled away from home for a better education. Struggle to adjust their life in an American culture is a unique story for each. Some were shared.

Dishes representing twelve countries were prepared on site and shared with attendees from fifteen countries.. Davenport Parks and Recreation has been encouraged to make such rare opportunities open to public in the future. Cooking is both an enjoyable recreational activity and a learning opportunity for all, and we are privileged to have many academic institutions in Davenport according us to taste the variety fare through their international students.

 

 

07 Dec 2012

December activities and specials from Davenport Parks and Recreation

By Kenneth Asta
Vander Veer
Poinsettia & Light Show

Vander Veer Botanical Park Conservatory presents it's annual Poinsettia and Light
Show! With thousands of poinsettias and many lighted evergreens it's sure to get
you in the holiday mood. It's also a great setting for a Christmas family photo
too!  While there check out all the new merchandise is our Conservatory store!

Show Dates: December 1st through January 12th

The conservatory is open

Tuesday - Friday:

10am - 4pm

Saturday: 10am -  8pm

Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Admission is only $1,

free for kids 16 and under

Vander Veer Botanical Park 215 W Central Park

Thanks to our sponsors:
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At The River's Edge

Public Skate times this weekend at The River's Edge:
Friday, December 7
11:00am - 1:00pm &
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday, December 8
2:45pm - 4:45pm
8:15pm - 10:15pm
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Don't forget our indoor golf range is now open! A large bucket of balls is only
$5, and hours are generally:
Mon - Fri, 7:00am - 3:00pm
Call The River's Edge at 563-328-PARK (7275) for more information.
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Winter Session

Be sure to sign-up for all the great Parks and Recreation winter programs!  Our
Winter Session begins the week of January 7.  Don't delay, enroll today!
Click here to access our online catalog and registration [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001ueB2IscEN7efS7Z8-X590PjlFZzJvIn9APeN5zL_79kfc2roXG9KkUTDNTdemVB5GLBfI9cDHRntI9AztdJQaGN2V5e5os9iTuxc3VDi9BR7jSyQKmOL85QbGNHu3BV_]
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Davenport Parks and Recreation
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Skate with Santa

Time Change!

Please note time change:

4:45pm - 6:30pm

Enjoy some festive fun and skate with jolly ole' Saint Nick.  Standard Public Session
rates apply - Photos just $1.00!  Free cookies and hot cocoa for all skaters.  Photos
taken during the 30 minutes prior to and after the skate.

Saturday, 12/22, 4:45pm - 6:30pm
Photo Fee: $1.00, Skate Admission: $5.00, Skate Rental: $3.00

The River's Edge, 700 W River Drive
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Soccer Academy Coaches Wanted

We are interviewing for certified and paid soccer coaches to spearhead the inaugural
Davenport Arrows Soccer Academy. The Soccer Academy will be run by Davenport Parks
and Recreation from March through November with four eight-week sessions at either
of our indoor and outdoor facilities.

The goal of the academy is simply to offer quality instruction to produce players
who stand out and make a difference.  The focus will be on technical skills development.
If you are a certified coach, have playing credentials, or have the passion and
drive to see soccer played at a very high level from your efforts, we need your
expertise!

Please call Seve Ghose, Director of Parks and Recreation at 563-326-7817 or email
sghose@ci.davenport.ia.us [mailto:sghose@ci.davenport.ia.us] to learn more about
the Davenport Arrows Soccer Academy.
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Family Friday Nights

The Snowshoe walk at Vander Veer for this Friday, December 7 has been cancelled
due to lack of snow.

Looking for something fun and affordable to do with the whole family on Friday Nights?
Well Davenport  Parks and Recreation has the answer for you.  Our Family Friday
Night series includes pizza, lemonade and activities (Popcorn also included at
Movie Night)!  Best of all, if you register early it is only $2.50 per person ($4.00
per person at the door). 6:00pm - 9:00pm on Fridays.

Click here to pre-register [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001ueB2IscEN7eTivsXNBVkevU-x-NDgXZ9q1Zhvu2xu0oMgutX7_uVeP7-EcpZHe4hj7z4fraMdjSutPRtmucVcIy91F-7GhK2iPk2m3TpjD4j0LC1Vs16T5XzRvux6qgxLI0N95Gtx2-OopyfHZ6t6HFe4yVi8wm6]

December 7 - CANCELLED

December 14 - Movie Night "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (live version) : Davenport
Junior Theatre

December 21 - Ice Skating : The River's Edge

December 28 - Friday Night Jam : Roosevelt Community Center
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The Perfect Golf Gift for the holidays - with a 20% bonus!

Our re-loadable Player Card, which can be used for green fees and cart fees, has
been popular for it's 10% bonus. Load the card in multiples of $100, and get an
extra 10%.

But now, due to popular demand for the holidays, get 20% added to your Player Card
instead of 10%! What a great Christmas or Hanukkah gift for those golfers in your
family!

Just come down to the Parks and Recreation office at the River's Edge to buy your
Player Card or to re-load your existing one. River's Edge is open 6am - 10pm, 7
days a week for your convenience. So it's worth coming down to get a 20% bonus of
golf in Davenport. Offer good through December 31, 2012.
21 Sep 2012

Davenport Parks and Recreation Events next week

By Kenneth Asta
Customer Input Invite
31 Jul 2012

Davenport Parks and Recreation Newsletter August 2012

By Kenneth Asta
New Fall / Winter Catalog

 

Our new Fall / Winter catalog will be available on Friday, August 10.  
Pick up a copy at the River's Edge, 700 W River Drive in downtown Davenport.
Additional catalogs will be distributed at other parks locations and at Davenport schools sometime in August.

Fall Winter 2012 Catalog Cover
The catalog will also be available online on August 9.
Fall session starts on September 10.
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City of Davenport Night at
Modern Woodmen Park
Friday, August 24

Join your fellow citizens for a free night at the ballpark!

Free tickets are for bleacher/berm seats.  Box seat upgrades available at the box office for as little as $3 per ticket. Voucher may be presented at the main entry gate for admission.  Come to River's Edge to pick up your voucher today!

 

 
Featured Event
Back to School the fun way!back to school 2012 fiesta

Join us for a FREE Family Fiesta-celebrating a fantastic summer and starting off the new school year right!  Come join the fun by bringing your whole family to the 5th Annual Back 2 School Bash at the beautiful Prairie Heights Park!  This fun family event has games, sports, crafts, activities, bingo, dunk tank, pinatas and more with prizes of back to school supplies!

Friday, August 10th , 3-7pm
Prairie Heights Park, 5600 Eastern Avenue

 
At the River's Edge
Summer Olympics showing August 1 - 12
on the River's Edge Turf

Join us at the Rivers Edge for FREE viewings of the 2012 Summer Olympics. You will have the pleasure of watching the events in our Indoor Turf Arena on the GIANT 60 foot screen!!! Bring a blanket, chairs or whatever makes you comfortable and we will supply the rest!

Showings will be played on open days/nights on the turf. The River's Edge is open from 8am - 8 pm, 7 days a week.  The Olympics will be shown whenever the turf is not in use by other events.  Check the turf schedule on our website.
At Junior Theater
CURTAINS UP CELEBRATION jr theater clown

We did it! We raised over $10,000 to buy our new curtains! Now all we need is our students and friends to join us for a celebration! We will unveil our 61st season, have a prize drawing for theatre & dance classes, have ice cream and more.  It is going to be a blast!

 

@ 7:00pm

Davenport Junior Theatre

2822 Eastern Avenue

www.DavenportJuniorTheatre.org

 
Family Friday Nights
Fun for the whole family!

Family Friday Nights continue throughout the year!  Join us each Friday for our great Family Friday Night series.  Each Friday you will receive two slices of pizza, lemonade and whatever great activity is planned!

Click here to register in advance for $2.50/person.
Pay at the event for $4/person. 
Maximum of $10 per family.  Kids under 3 are FREE!

1st Friday of each month are Nature Friday Nights

2nd Friday of each month are Family Movie Nights at Davenport Junior Theatre

3rd Friday of each month you can enjoy golf and a movie at Red Hawk

4th Friday of each month you can enjoy gym games, board games, computer time and fun at the Roosevelt Community Center.

 
At the Pool
Doggie Dip

Join us for our 9th Annual Doggie Dip

Friday, August 10th 6-7:30pm
Fejervary Family Aquatic Center.

Dogs of all ages, shapes, and sizes are invited to enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool after it has closed for the season.  Owners must show proof of current shots and keep dogs leashed if they are not in the water. 
Cost $3/dog, People FREE!

 

Pool closing dates for the season:

Annie Wittenmyer - Sunday, August 12

Fejervary - Friday, August 10

Dohse - Sunday, August 5

 
Nature Galore!
We offer an amazing array of nature programs!  
Just look below:

Full Moon Nature Hike

Bring the whole family to explore Sunderbruch Park's trails during a full moon. Search for owls and other nocturnal animals. While we wait for darkness to set in we will enjoy a campfire with smores and sharing stories around the fire.

Thursday, August 2, 8pm - 10pm, $1, Sunderbruch Park

Click here to register online for $1/person or pay the day of the program for $2/ person.  

 

Take a shot at Bow Fishing

This free class at Nahant Marsh Education Center will involve one hour of class room instruction on the techniques of bow fishing, places, and best time of the year to fish. It will also include information on the equipment such as were to obtain it, as well as how it works. After the class room instruction there will be a demonstration in the marsh using under water targets at different depths. Followed by a question answer session at the end of the class.

Click here for more information and to register

Thursday, August 2, 6pm - 7:30pm, Nahant Marsh

 

Fishscale Girl: The Amazon vs. Great Mississippi fishscale girl 3

Join Fishscale Girl and explore the difference between the Amazon River and the Great Mississippi River. Fishscale Girl tells of her origin and how she came to be. The program will have interactive activities about both rivers and how we can protect both. Come to the Vander Veer conservatory on August 4th at 10am. Come join the fun for a $2 fee. Click here to register!

 

Archery Camp

Experience the challenging sport of archery. This camp is designed to teach safety techniques and basic fundamentals of archery. Learn the history of archery and how this sport is used today.  Hands-on activities will allow children to develop their skills. Equipment is provided.

Click here to register.

August 6-10; 9am-11am, $60, Duck Creek Park Lower end of park.

 

Kindernature - 1 Fish, 2 Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

Learn about the fish of our area with hands-on activities and actually go fishing in the Vander Veer lagoon. This fun and creative program will teach about how fish swim and live underwater.

Kindernature is a nature program for young children ages 3 to 5 which enriches awareness and appreciation for nature. Each class focuses on an environmental theme includes a story, hands-on activity, craft and themed snack. Class fee is $6 per child. An adult must accompany the child. Registration is required and class size is limited to 20 children. Each class begins at 10am in the Vander Veer Conservatory.

Click here to register

August 7, 10am - 11am, $6, Vander Veer Botanical Park

 

Kindernature - Buzzing with Excitement Bee

Bee here to find out the mystery of why bees are disappearing, and why they are so important to our lives. Answer questions like how do they make honey and why do they sting?

Kindernature is a nature program for young children ages 3 to 5 which enriches awareness and appreciation for nature. Each class focuses on an environmental theme includes a story, hands-on activity, craft and themed snack. Class fee is $6 per child. An adult must accompany the child. Registration is required and class size is limited to 20 children. Each class begins at 10am in the Vander Veer Conservatory.

Click here to register

August 14, 10am, Vander Veer Botanical Center

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. Programs start at 10am and will last for 45 minutes. For only $2, children will discover programs like natures many beautiful animals, reptiles, insects, plants and how weather impacts our amazing creatures. The program will be offered at Fejervary 1780 West 12th Street, Davenport, IA 52804 and will meet by Mother Goose on Thursdays starting June 7th through August 9th.


Wild walks in the park

Take some time out this summer to enjoy a guided walk through Duck Creek Park at 10 am and 1pm at Vander Veer. Each week will explore nature from different angles. These walks are for children ages 5-12.  Wild Walks are free to the public and each will have a fun and educational component. Walks will be every Monday starting June 4th and ending August 6th.




Bettendorf Parks and Recreation   

Davenport Parks and Recreation is now partnering with Bettendorf Bettendorf Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation to offer you even more!

 

The Bettendorf Life Fitness Center welcomes all QCA residents!  If you're looking for a new fitness/recreation facility, then check out the Life Fitness Center!  We're only minutes away from east Davenport.

Amenities include : indoor lap pool, indoor tennis courts, 1/8 mile track, free weights, Cybex strength machines, cardio room, 3 basketball courts, saunas, fitness classes, personal training, FiT Zone featuring TRX, and massage therapy.

 

2222 Middle Road, Bettendorf

563-344-4119

www.lifefitnesscenter.org

 

 

Bettendorf Parks & Recreation's Life Fitness Center has an intense functional fitness workout for you weekend warriors!  Break from the traditional cardio/weight machine monotony and see yourself training like the athlete you are!  TRX Resolution Circuit class uses specialty equipment like TRX, kettlebells, BOSU balls, battling ropes, agility ladders & hurdles, and medicine balls to give you a killer workout that you actually enjoy.

Classes are held Tues. and Thurs. at 6:00am and 5:45pm, and Sat. 7:45am.  5-week sessions begin Aug. 14th and Sept. 18th.  Cost per session is $35 for one class/week, $55 for 2 classes/week, and $75 for 3 classes/week (discount for LFC members).

For info go to www.lifefitnesscenter.org and click on "classes"; call 563-344-4119 for registration.  Classes held indoors/outdoors at Life Fitness Center, 2222 Middle Road in Bettendorf.

 
03 Jul 2012

Davenport Parks and Recreation presents:

By Kenneth Asta

Two Rivers - One WorldFriends of Vander Veer

From the Amazon

to the Great Mississippi -

Fishscale Girl's Adventures
at Vander Veer Botanical Park

Explore the delicate balance of nature through a variety of exciting summer programs being held at Vander Veer Botanical Park. Sponsored by Davenport Parks and Recreation and The Friends of Vander Veer, learn through the eyes of Fishscale Girl, who discovers that her Amazon River and the Mississippi River face similar challenges with major environmental problems such as pollution and erosion.

Fishscale Girl, a small doll made from an actual fish scale, is the main character in a series of pictures books written and photographed by Quad-City author Ann Hailey. Fishscale Girl moves from her home in the Amazon to Davenport, Iowa, and learns about the similarities and differences of her new and old homes.
Kickoff Event
fishscale girl 3
Friday, July 6 2pm
at Vander Veer Conservatory

Join us in kicking off Two Rivers - One World! Ann Hailey, local author of the Fishscale Girl series, will read her books at this free event for the public. The Conservatory Display featuring Fishscale Girl will be open to the public, as well. Refreshments will be served. A nature walk will occur at 3:00 p.m.
Fishscale Girl and the Disaster
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Saturday, July 21 at Vander Veer Park

Come discover how Fishscale Girl learns how animals survive natural disasters and come back to a destroyed habitat. The Fishscale Girl and the Disaster by local author, Ann Hailey, will be read in English and Spanish. The program is for ages 5-12 and will start at 10am on July 21st. Be at the Vander Veer Conservatory for all the fun activities. There is a $2 fee for the program.

 

Click here to register
Fishscale Girl: The Amazon vs. Great Mississippi

Saturday, August 4 at Vander Veer Conservatory

Join Fishscale Girl and explore the difference between the Amazon River and the Great Mississippi River. Fishscale Girl tells of her origin and how she came to be. The program will have interactive activities about both rivers and how we can protect both. Come to the Vander Veer conservatory on August 4th at 10am. Ages 5 - 12. Come join the fun for a $2 fee. Register Now!!

 

Click here to register

Other programs featuring Fishscale Girl


Check out "Let's Go Outside" backpacks from The Conservatory at Vander Veer. These backpacks feature lessons that take visitors throughout the Park and Conservatory.

 

Enjoy The Conservatory display, featuring an Amazon Tropical Rainforest Birds display, as well as a Disaster Scene from the Fishscale Girl series.

 

Experience the popular park programs My Little Wheelbarrow on July 11 and 18 @ 10am at Vander Veer Playground, and Wild Walks in the Park on July 16 at 1pm. These programs will feature Fishscale Girl in their lessons.

29 Jun 2012

Davenport Parks and Recreation Newsletter July 2012

By Kenneth Asta
Youthfest

Calling ALL youth in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas to come and celebrate with Davenport Parks and Recreation and many partnering organizations at our 19th annual YouthFest! This year TourthFest will return to Fejervary Park. There will be all types of environmental, cultural and physical activities including obstacle courses, bounce houses, basketball, skateboarding, chalk art, recycled kite making, and youth gardening information! FREE!

Fejervary Park, 1759 W 12th Street

Wednesday, July 11 10:00am - 2:00pm


Family Friday Night Series

For all our great Family Friday Night events everyone gets two slices of pizza, lemonade, and whatever great activity is planned!

Register in advance online (Click Here): $2.50 per person.

Pay at event: $4.00 (Kids 3 and under are free).

6:00pm - 9:00pm

 

July 6 - Run the Prairie

Discover the greatness of this tour by taking advantage of seeing a reconstructed prairie.

Where: Sunderbruch Park

4500 Telegraph Road

 

July 13 - Movie Night - "Happy Feet"

Davenport Junior Theatre is thrilled to host a Movie Night! All movies are rated PG and are for all ages.

Where: Nighswander Jr Theatre

2815 Eastern Avenue

 

July 20 - Golf and Movie

Come join us at Red Hawk and enjoy the 3 par golf course, a bucket of balls to use at the range and to top that we have dinner and a movie.

Where: Red Hawk Golf Course

6364 Northwest Blvd

 

July 27 - Roosevelt Center Friday Nights

We explore through games, arts/crafts, music, snacks, language, and literature activities a different country each month of the summer.

Where: Roosevelt Community Center Gym

1220 Minnie Avenue

 
Red White and Boom

Be sure not to miss all the excitement at Modern Woodmen Stadium and the surrounding riverfront parks. Games, activities, fireworks and more! Our Mobile Playground will be out and entertaining the entire family.  It's a Fourth of July tradition!

 

Tuesday, July 3rd 5:00pm - 9:00pm

 
Friends of Vander Veer Summer Concert Series

Vander Veer Logo

Enjoy great music in a beautiful setting - Vander Veer Botanical Park! All concerts are FREE to the public, and feature music for the entire family. Bring your lawn chairs and a snack and enjoy a fun evening at Vander Veer.

 

Thursday, July 12 6:30pm - 8:00pm

 

 
Summer Repertory - Junior Theater On Tour

Junior Theater Mainstage

Summer Repertory - Junior Theatre On Tour

Summer Repertory brings short plays to many venues during the 2-weeks of its touring season. Performances are free and open to the general public! Be sure to bring out those packed lunches and join us for a show:

 

Monday, July 2nd

10:00am

Fairmount Library, Davenport

Tuesday, July 3rd

10:30am

Harrington Park, Davenport

Thursday, July 5th

10:00am

Eastern Avenue Library, Davenport

Friday, July 6th

10:00am

Family Museum, Bettendorf

 

11:15am

Vander Veer Park, Davenport

 

 

 

Monday, July 9th

10:00am

Fairmount Library, Davenport

Wednesday, July 11th

10:00am

Center for Active Seniors (CASI), Davenport

 

11:15am

Schadt Park, Silvis (12th Street & 4th Avenue)

Thursday, July 12th

10:00am

Eastern Avenue Library, Davenport

Friday, July 13th

10:00am

Family Museum, Bettendorf

 

11:15am

Vander Veer Park, Davenport

 
July is the month of adult league tournaments!

Coed Softball Tournament- July 14th at Lindsay Park

Coed Kickball Tournament- July 21st at Lindsay Park

Women's Softball Tournament- July 28th at Lindsay Park

Coed Soccer 11v11 Tournament- August 4th at Davenport Soccer Complex

 

Summer Soccer Leagues begin the week of July 8th- register now!

 

All Fall Adult leagues begin in August- registration is open now!

 

Coaches Courts! Every Tuesday night in July, middle school aged basketball players can play at Centennial Park and be supervised and learn some skills! 6 to 8pm.

 

Click here for more information and to register online!

 

City Golf Tournament
Amateur Golf Tournament New
Duck Creek Golf Course - July Special

Duck Creek

 

Watch for a special coming up in July at Duck Creek Golf Course. Play 18 holes with a cart between noon and 3pm and receive a $10 gift card toward your next round! The special will start soon in the first part of July. Check at the clubhouse at Duck Creek.

  1. Offer is valid 7 days a week
  2. Gift card only applies with full price greens fees on next round

Also check out our pro shop special:

  1. Clothing - 1 item 20% off, 2 items 25% off both, and 3 items 30% off all three
  2. Bags / Shoes 20% off
15 Jun 2012

Davenport Parks and Recreation This summer weekend: June 15 - 17

By Kenneth Asta
Davenport Parks and Recreation 
This summer weekend: June 15 - 17

Golf and a Movie - Family Friday Nights

Friday, June 15, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Red Hawk Golf and Learning Center
6364 Northwest Blvd

Come join us at Red Hawk and enjoy the 3 par golf course and a bucket of balls to use at the range. To top it off we have pizza and a movie afterwards. Only $4 per person at the event.  

Family Learn How to Fish!

Saturday, June 16, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Vander Veer Botanical Park Lagoon

215 W Central Park
Fishing is a popular sport for many people, but do you know how to fish? Do you really know the techniques of fishing? Bring your entire family with your poles or borrow a few from Parks and Recreation "Learn-How-To-Fish". The event will discuss basics about fishing, which will include fish identification, parts of the fishing pole, baiting your hook and much more. Sign up for door prizes at the event. Please bring your own worms and have fun fishing! This event is FREE and fun for the whole family! 
Cool off with Public Skate Sessions at the River's Edge

There will be no place better this hot weekend than cooling off with a little ice skating at the River's Edge. Admission is only $3, and we also rent skates for additional $3. Public Skate times this weekend are as follows:

Friday, June 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Saturday, June 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Sunday, June 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

The River's Edge

700 West River Drive

 

Happy Father's Day!
Centennial Park Summer CRAZE!

Sunday, June 17, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Centennial Park

Calling ALL families in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas! Come celebrate summer with Davenport Parks and Recreation and B100 at Centennial Park, 315 S Marquette St. You can enjoy an array of FREE activities at this beautiful riverfront downtown park. Enjoy exhibition rugby, our Spray Park, and the Dog Off Leash Area. You can end the night by attending the City of Davenport Night at the River Bandits baseball game. It's a fun filled afternoon for the whole family!

 

City of Davenport Night at Modern Woodmen Park

Sunday, June 17, 7:00pm

Take the family out to the ballgame! Pick up your FREE tickets at the River's Edge for berm or bleacher seats at Modern Woodmen Park for City of Davenport night. Watch the River Bandits play and stay for fireworks after the game.

 

Music on the Levee

Sunday, June 17, 7:00pm

Want to listen to music instead of watching baseball?  This Sunday is part of a series of FREE Sunday night concerts at Peterson Pavilion at LeClaire Park.  Come on down to hear some smooth jazz from Tewanta & Company. Refreshments will be available for sale.  Enjoy the band-shell seats or bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy some music riverside under the stars. 

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