Davenport and Bettendorf Parks and Recreation Departments will host a free Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run competition for area youth on April 9th, from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Crow Creek Park in Bettendorf.

Pitch, Hit & Run is the Official Skills Competition of Major League Baseball. This grassroots program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete, free of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills. Competitors are divided into four age divisions: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14 and have the chance to advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championships at Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the 2011 MLB All-Star Game.

The individual pitching, hitting and running Champions, along with the All-Around Champion in each age group at the Local Competition will be awarded and advance to the Sectional Level of Competition.

All participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate and fill out a registration/waiver form prior to the start of the competition. For questions concerning the competition, please contact Liz Solis-Willis at lsoslis-willis@bettendorf.org, 563-344-4119 or Sarah Harris at sharris@ci.davenport.ia.us, 563-326-7812.

Mark on your calendars and register for these can't miss special events!

REGISTER TODAY: Davenport Parks & Recreation has limited tickets available for our Annual Mother-Son Formal, which will be held on Sunday, March 27th from 5:30pm-8:00pm
at the River Center-Mississippi River Hall. Cost is $30.00 per couple and $15 each additional participant. This includes a flower for each mother, a keepsake made with your son, a buffet dinner, cake and punch and a fun-filled night of dancing. Our Daddy Daughter event sold out and this event fills fast so sign up today!!!

Remember to save the date: Spring Egg-stravaganza/Healthy Families Day on April 16th at Vander Veer Park from 10:00am-1:00pm. You don't want to miss this fun filled family event! Join B100 and Davenport Parks and Recreation to celebrate spring! Bring a basket to Vander Veer Park and begin your morning by participating in an egg hunt. From there, head on
over to the activities for Healthy Kids Day. Bring the entire family to the park and have a great time. The Egg Hunt is divided into appropriate age groups and begins at 10am sharp. Pre-
registration is $2.00 per participant/ Day of event is $5.00 per participant.

For further information on any of the programs or to register, please call the Davenport Parks and Recreation at the River's Edge, (563) 326-7812 or visit the web page at www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/parks

REGISTER TODAY: Davenport Parks and Recreation Adult League registrations begin this Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at the River's Edge, 700 West River Drive Davenport or visit the web page at www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/parks.

Leagues begin in April and include but are not limited to:  Women's, Co-ed Softball and Co-ed Kickball at Lindsey Park. Men's/Women's Doubles Sand Volleyball and Co-ed Sand Volleyball at Junge Park. Men's/Women's Basketball at Centennial Park.

Remember to get the youth and teens involved in play and check out all of Davenport Parks and Recreations sports and tournaments offered!

For Spring and Summer outdoor sports and events contact : Sarah Harris, Recreation Supervisor.  For further information on any of the programs or to register, please call the
Davenport Parks and Recreation at the River's Edge, (563) 326-7812 or visit the web page at www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/parks.


(Davenport, IA) The Davenport Parks and Recreation Department announced today that it will give away free trees and shrubs again this year for Earth Day, on Saturday, April 23rd. The trees and shrubs will be given away at Vander Veer Conservatory between 10am and 12 noon. Several Master Gardeners will be available to teach participants about proper planting and care techniques for the tree or shrub, along with information about supporting wildlife. Tree planting and care information for the public will be available.

"Earth Day marks the anniversary of what some consider the beginning of the modern environmental movement", according to Greg Wolf, Environmental Education Supervisor for the Davenport Parks and Recreation Department. "What better way to show our Department's support of this movement, than to give away trees and shrubs." Trees are donated by the Scott County Soil and Water District and Living Lands and Waters (Plant a Million Trees Campaign). Trees given away will include a variety of oaks, white spruce, red osier dogwood, serviceberry, and others. "Supplies are limited," said Wolf. "Trees and shrubs will be given away on a first come, first serve basis."


2011 golf fees for the City of Davenport's 3 municipal golf courses will see some reductions or will remain at 2010 levels. Fees for Duck Creek Golf Course will be slightly reduced while weekday rates will apply on weekends after 12 noon at all three golf courses. Fees for Nine-hole rounds will also be reduced across the board.

"We've reduced Nine-hole fees especially for this upcoming season to encourage evening and short term play at all courses," said Troy Evans, Senior Golf Manager with Davenport Parks and Recreation.

Other changes for this year include group discounts for 18-hole groups with over 48 players. Reservation fees will only be required for weekend tee times this year. Weekday reservations fees for leagues are being waived.

"The overall priority of the Golf Division this year will be to maintain the 2011 prices, while at the same time providing the best conditions and highest value to our customers and the community," Evans added.

The City of Davenport has 3 municipal golf courses. They include Duck Creek Golf and Emeis Golf courses, both of which are 18-holes. The third is Red Hawk Golf and Learning Center, a 9-hole course with a 3-hole learning short course, and lighted practice areas. For more information on these golf courses, visit the website at www.golfdavenport.com.

 

 

2011 Golf Fees

Emeis

Duck Creek

Red Hawk

 

 

 

 

18 Holes - Weekday (M-F)

$21.00

$18.00

$15.00

9 Holes - Weekday (M-F)

$15.00

$13.00

$11.00

 

 

 

 

18 Holes - Weekend/Holiday (am only)

$24.00

$21.00

$15.00

9 Holes - Weekend/Holiday

$15.00

$13.00

$11.00

 

 

 

 

18 Holes Senior - Weekday (Age 62+)

$16.00

$15.00

$13.00

9 Holes Senior - Weekday (Age 62+)

$11.00

$10.00

$9.00

 

 

 

 

18 Holes Cart Rental - per rider

$14.00

$14.00

$12.00

9 Holes Cart Rental - per rider

$9.00

$9.00

$8.00

 

 

 

 

Twilight Golf

$17.00

$16.00

n/a

Twilight Cart

$10.00

$10.00

n/a

 

 

 

 

Junior Golf

$10.00

$9.00

$8.00

First Tee Graduate Golf

$6.00

$5.00

$4.00

 

 

 

 

Range Balls - Lg - 105

$7.00

$7.00

$7.00

Range Balls - Med - 70

$5.00

$5.00

$5.00

Range Balls - Sm - 35

$3.00

$3.00

$3.00

Range Balls - Warm up - 15

$1.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Reservation Fee - Weekend Only

 

 

 

$1 per player per time

 

 

 

*Weekend Fees Revert to Weekday Fees after 12pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Group Discounts: 18 hole groups that pay in bulk.

 

 

$1 discount per green fee for weekday groups over 48 players

 

$2 discount per green fee for weekday groups over 100 players

 

$5 shotgun fee - per player for shotgun outings under 127 players

 

* waive shotgun fee for groups 128-144

 

 

 


(December 20, 2010) - Despite the recent winter like weather, Vander Veer Lagoon is NOT safe for ice skating.  There was a very thin layer of ice on the surface of the lagoon before snows of the last couple of weeks started.  The snow has since been an insulator stopping additional ice from forming.  In order for there to be a safe and suitable surface of ice, we will need significantly cold temperatures over a long stretch of time.

 

If ice conditions become safe, Davenport Parks and Recreation will work the ice to make it suitable for skating.  Check the Parks and Recreation website at www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/parks for updates on the ice conditions at Vander Veer. In the meantime, indoor skating is available at the River's Edge, 700 W River Drive in downtown Davenport.

SKATE WITH SANTA

Come down to the River's Edge sports complex this Sunday to skate on our indoor ice skating rink with Santa! Santa's elves will also be here, and you can have your picture taken with Santa. Santa will be here during regular public skate hours between 5pm and 6pm this Sunday, December 19.

The River's Edge is a premier 75,000+ square foot indoor sports facility offering one Olympic size ice rink and an indoor soccer field, both with bleacher space. Skate rental and repair are available, as well as a conference and party room.  The facility is located at 700 W River Drive in downtown Davenport, just west of Modern Woodmen Park.

WHAT: Skate with Santa! Get your picture taken!

WHEN: Sunday, December 19, 5-6pm (During Public Skate Time)

WHERE: The River's Edge

700 W River Dr

Davenport, IA

COST: Regular skate admission applies ($5 for admission, $2 for skate rental)

Vander Veer Botanical Park Conservatory presents it's annual Holiday Floral Show with Poinsettias and Lights, this year featuring a "Conifer Christmas" with dwarf conifers from around the world. Now through mid-January. Admission is only $1 for 16 years and older. Hours are Tue - Fri from 10am - 4pm, and Sat and Sun from 10am to 7pm.

Vander Veer Botanical Park 
215 W Central Park Ave 
Davenport , IA 52803

A series of community meetings will take place to gather public input on a Comprehensive Plan for Davenport Parks and Recreation for the next 10 years.  There will be three meetings in total.

The first meeting took place from 6:30pm - 8:30pm on August 24 at the Davenport Junior Theater, 2815 Eastern Ave in Davenport.

The second meeting will take place on from 6:30pm - 8:30pm on September 7 at Duck Creek Lodge, 3000 E Locust St in Davenport.

The third meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 28 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm again at Junior Theater, 2815 Eastern Ave in Davenport.

The public is encouraged to attend these meetings.  Discussion topics will include golf, parks, facilities, programs, theater and the River's Edge.

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