Family Friday Nights all spring and summer
Are you looking for a low cost way to spend QUALITY time with your family? Davenport Parks and Recreation heard this need and has responded in a way that is sure to appeal to ALL members of the family. We have developed a rotating schedule of activities at our various facilities to offer families a night full of FUN! April - August you can count on spending the night with us from 6:00-9:00 and we will take care of everything for $2.50 a person pre-registered (you must register each family member attending over 2yrs old) $4.00 per person at the door. This is FAMILY FRIDAY, parents or guardians need to accompany and participate with their kids.
- First Friday of the Month: Environmental Exploration, Sites vary
- Second Friday of the Month: Family Movie Night at Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave
- Third Friday of the Month: Golf at Red Hawk Event Center, 6364 Northwest Blvd
- Fourth Friday of the Month: " Around the world" at Roosevelt Community Center, 1220 Minnie Ave
Robin Hood
Robin Hood and his merry band take the stage at Davenport Junior Theatre! Join us for this timeless classic, as Robin battles the evil Sherriff of Nottingham and wins a maidens heart.
$5.00 for anyone 3 years and up, tickets sold at door
@ 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM /
@ 2:00 PM
Chocolate Candy Making Class
If you like chocolate, you will love learning to make delicious treats for yourself or for gifts. We will cover holidays, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and school treats. You will go home with the chocolates you create in class. Please bring: pencil, waxed pape, and a small bag. Class will meet Thursday, May 3, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Fee is $18. Register on-line at www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/parks.
Garlic Mustard Challenge
Garlic Mustard is an invasive, noxious plant that threatens our native woodlands, natural areas & wildlife habitat. Help us control it in our community by participating in the Challenge! Register your family and friends to help fight this plant. Saturday, May 5, 2012, 9 a.m. to noon. Davenport Parks and Recreation will coordinate Sunderbruch Park pull.
Senior Coffee - Hydrangeas
Come enjoy the sights, sounds, and fragrance of the Conservatory at Vander Veer Botanical Park. Your $1.00 admission fee includes entertainment, and refreshments. Entertainment will begin at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, May 9.
Hershey's Track & Field Program
This program was created to provide fun learning experiences for children 9 to 14 years old. This event is FREE to the youth participants, thanks to sponsorships that support youth physical fitness. Join us as we help kids discover their potential, make new friends, and gain newfound self confidence. Every child is a winner with the Hershey's Track & Field Games! Hundreds of athletes make it to the grand finale. This event will be at Brady St. stadium from on May 12, 10 am - 2 pm.
Urban Rain Garden Workshop
Discover the benefits of urban rain gardens! In addition to improving water quality and reducing flooding, Rain Gardens address drainage problems, reduce mowing, beautify properties and attract birds, butterflies and other beneficial insects. This workshop will provide participants with all the information they need to plan, design and build a rain garden. Participants will also learn how Scott County Residents can receive free technical assistance and cost share funding for rain gardens through the Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District. The $10 registration fee includes a Rain Garden Resource Packet with plant lists and other resources. The Workshop will be held on May 17th at 6pm in the Duck Creek Lodge.
Tennis Block Party
Let's make some "Raquet" for the 11th annual Tennis Block Party. Come join the neighboorhood and have fun playing and learning the sport of tennis. This grande event is brought to you in partnership by Davenport Parks and Recreation, United Neighbors, Davenports Schools, BI-State and Missouri Valley bring you this community event. The event will be held on the West high school courts and indoors in case of rain. Saturday, May 19, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Splash Bash at Annie Wittenmyer Family Aquatic Center
SPLASH BASH is here!!! We will have fun and enjoy the sun, while sharing all the great things we do at Davenport Parks and Recreation with you. We will have our instructors and camp counselors at the event to offer a sampling of our summer offerings, and so that they can answer any questions you have and enable you to register on the spot. Friday, May 25, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Cost is regular evening admission to the pool - $1.50 for youth; $2.00 for adults.
FREE Learn to Swim - try it day
Join us at Annie Wittenmyer Family Aquatic Center on
Saturday, May 26 from 10:00 am - 11:30 am for a FREE try it swim lesson day. FREE try it sessions will begin at 10, 10:30 and 11:00. Students will be given a basic swim skills assessment for 10 minutes and then divided into appropriate classes and taught swimming skills for 15 minutes. A 5 minute free time will end each session. This will be a great opportunity to see if your child is ready for swim lessons or to see what the appropriate swim level is for them. Space is limited - register online!
Davenport Municipal Aquatic Facilities opening dates
for 2012 season:
Annie Wittenmyer Family Aquatic Center - Saturday, May 26
Fejervary Family Aquatic Center - Tuesday, May 29
Dohse Pool - Saturday, June 2
Centennial Park Spray Park - Saturday, May 26
MIDWEST BMX FEST
This FREE family event is to promote BMX and all types of cycling. We will have a vintage bike show, BMXX and cycling vendors, concessions and more. Race, freestyle, new and old, custom bikes and more are ALL invited. Ride your bike down to the skate park down town to check it out!
Saturday, May 26, 11am - 7pm, Centennial Park Skate Park