| | Last Updated: 02/04/2006Iowa Parks & Recreation Sites in the Quad Cities AreaThis interactive Google Map can be viewed in three formats: 1) roadway mode, 2) satellite photo mode and 3) hybrid mode. (Be patient while map loads) Google Map Placemarks: Click letter for Google Placemark map. Click name for description.- Bettendorf Public Library: Meeting place for Eagle View Group public meetings.
Nahant Preserve Marsh Environmental Center: The Nahant Marsh area is a unique 513 acre urban wetland adjacent to the Mississippi River in Davenport, IA. In the heart of the urban community, it is home to many species of flora and fauna. Over the years the marsh has faced increased pressures of urbanization and industrialization. Concern about its health has generated much public interest. This project will improve the water quality and hydrology of the marsh, protect and improve native plant and animal habitat, teach residents in the watershed about the importance of wetlands, and provide recreational and educational opportunities through the development of an educational research center, public boardwalk and interpretive signage, curriculum and programming for students, and further land acquisition. - Rock Island Arsenal: An active and historic military base on an island in the Mississippi River.
Iowa - Clark's Ferry Recreation Area, Montpelier, Iowa -- Picnic shelter, lighted and electrical outlets, outside picnic sites, horseshoe pits, boat ramp and courtesy dock, 45 campsites, showers, flush toilets, dump station and electricity hookups and water availability.
- Credit Island Park, Davenport -- 300-acre island in the Mississippi River with fishing, boating, golf, ball diamonds, sculpture, river scenery and eagle-watching.
- Crow Creek Park, 4800 N. Devil's Glen Road, Bettendorf, boasts a new skate park, fitness trails, game courts, a playground, restrooms, and shelters, tables and grill for picnics.
- Devils Glen Park, Bettendorf -- Features woods, a limestone cliff and babbling brook, ball diamond, picnic tables and an archery range.
- Duck Creek Bike Path, Davenport -- This 10-mile paved off-street bike path starting at the Emeis Golf Course following Duck Creek east.
- Duck Creek Park, Davenport -- Lodge, golf, tennis, softball, cross-country skiing and picnic areas, Lilac Gardens gazebo. Adjoins the Duck Creek Bike Path, 3000 E. Locust Drive.
- Fejervary Park, Davenport -- Access to the Duck Creek Bike Path, T-ball fields, tennis, volleyball, skating, picnic and play area, a handicapped-accessible play structure and public swimming pool.
- Fejervary Park Zoo, Native animals of the upper Mississippi Valley Region.
- Loud Thunder Forest Preserve, Andalusia -- 1,600 acres forest with five campgrounds, 26 RV pads with electric and water hookups, 167-acre Lake George, picnic areas, fireplaces, picnic area, new small shelter, playground, comfort stations, dump stations, hiking trails, boat ramps, boat rental and concession stand.
- McManus Park, 100 percent accessible playground.
- Middle Park, Bettendorf -- Swimming pool, baseball diamonds, volleyball and bike path along Duck Creek, bandshell, fishing lagoon and winter ice skating.
- Pigeon Creek Park, A 45-acre nature preserve with marked walkways along the Mississippi River in Bettendorf.
- Prospect Terrace Park, Panoramic hillside views of the Mississippi River.
- Scott County Park, Long Grove, Iowa -- 1,250 acres, Olympic-size swimming pool, lakes, picnic tables, grills, shelters, fishing, pool, playground equipment, baseball fields, nature trails, a nature center, tent camping, 90 RV camping pads with electricity and the Glynn's Creek 18-hole golf course. Winter sports include ice skating, sledding and cross-country skiing. Walnut Grove Pioneer Village depicting a Midwestern village of the late 1800s and early 1900s.
- Smith's Island Nature Trail (NPS), Secretary Norton designated the Smith Island trail as a National Recreation Trail in 2003. The trail is a one-mile trail located near Pleasant Valley. It is considered a natural treasure and haven for area residents and visitors alike. The trail is a naturalist's paradise, hosting oaks, woodland wildflowers and Sugar Maple, as well as herons, osprey and pelicans. Annual Bald Eagle watches attract thousands from across the Midwest. In addition to its scenic features, this trail is valued for its historic resources and natural history interpretation, which draw school children from throughout the region.
- Vander Veer Botanical Park, Davenport -- 33 acres with a duck pond with winter ice skating, play area, formal rose garden, hosta flower glade, children's sculpture garden, a grand allee and conservatory.
- West Lake Park, Davenport -- Picnic shelters, grills available, trailer hookups (full and electric only), playground, swimming, paddleboats, fishing and boat facilities.
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