This review is for the kids area at veterans memorial park…read more The play area is well laid out and maintained. The ground doesn't have mulch, but a nice padded floor. There are 6 swings, multiple slides and 3 benches for parents to sit and watch over their children.

This is a great park for a variety of ages. There are two areas 1}Toddlers 2}Kindergarten and Up…read more I am reviewing the toddler section since I have twin 1.5 year old girls. The toddler section was very nice and safe. The canopy on a portion of it to shield from the sun. The slides seemed appropriate as far as safety. I liked the squishy type ground for this play area. Its a welcomed change from rocks or wood chips. The fencing around the playground is also nice. And more then one park bench inside the fence was appreciated.

A great park to be seen year round. This park is an amazing project and partnership alike…read more Stop and feed the ducks, join in on local education or Park & Rec events, or stop to take pictures and learn about pollinators & plants. This is a great spot to see it all! For family events, dates, or just something to do.

What a beautiful park!…read more During a quick trip to Iowa we kept our activities limited to outdoor activities and carry out eats. I pulled up the Yelp app to find a park to explore and voila, there was Vander Veer Botanical Park. It was a toasty 93 degree day so we were quickly drawn to the plentiful shaded spaces found throughout this large park. In addition to a botanical garden (which we didn't visit specifically), they also have a rose garden, small pond with a fountain, long shaded promenade, and plentiful paved paths for walking. We strolled through the rose garden and then were naturally drawn to the long shaded walkway that leads up to a large and entertaining fountain at the end. This park has so many lovely uses for varying audiences and interests. Highly recommend giving it a visit if you find yourself in the Quad Cities!

This is a fun (and free!) activity to do while you're visiting downtown Davenport. It's a neat way…read moreto look around at what's nearby through the glass walls. Also a nice way to get some exercise in! One side is connected to a parking garage and will lead to the grassy park that sits right by the river, so if you already have your car parked, it's worth it to hop up on this small bridge to get some nice views in on your way to where you're going!

Review Visit: November 17th, 2014…read more The Davenport Skybridge is a nifty pedestrian bridge that lets you take in the views of the city and see things from a 'high up' perspective. Right outside where Rhythm City Casino used to be, this bridge is easily accessible and free to use. You can take an elevator or stairs to the top and once up there, you can walk from end to end. There are glass inserts in the ground that lets you see traffic whizz by underneath you. The walls are mostly glass that lets you get a great view of the city. The only disappointing thing about the bridge is that at one of the ends, you are just overlooking a bunch of buildings, so the view is kind of lame. But to each their own. Overall, it's a great view and if you are in the area, just park at the casino and check it out.

McManus Park has a lot of things for kids of various ages to play with. Swings, slides, rock…read moreclimbing, etc. The downside is the amount of bugs is mind-boggling. As a parent, I was tired swatting the bugs but the kids were having fun.

John O'Donnell Stadium... I mean Modern Woodmen Park is the best minor league stadium in the United…read moreStates. I am not exaggerating, they have won the award to state it as a fact. Going to Modern Woodmen Park is a must for any baseball fan. It is one of the oldest parks in the nation. Many MLB stars got their careers started here in Davenport, Iowa. This family friendly stadium offers a wide variety of entertainment for the whole family. If the great game of baseball isn't for you, check out the different amusement rides. The Ferris wheel is huge and gives spectators a glimpse of the field and mighty Mississippi River. The concessions have many great foods and drinks to purchase at reasonable prices. You won't go broke here like at a MLB stadium. Where else can you watch a baseball game, see river boats cruise the river, and hear trains fly down the tracks? Modern Woodmen Stadium is the answer.

We came here from metro Minneapolis to watch a game. We were here in 2022, but the team was out of…read moretown. The ball park is unique as it sits on the banks of the Mississippi River. On one side is a bridge and another side, an amusement park with Ferris wheel and merry go round. I walked around a lot. The layout is graded up high, as you had to walk 20 steps up to it. The reason 4/5 stars is lack of good concessions. A couple of places such as a Mexican grill weren't open. The line for this one grill was insanely long the whole night. The Whiteys ice-cream did not have malt cups, supposedly sold out the night before. Piss poor planning for a crowd. I settled for Cheesesteak nachos without onions and peppers in a helmet. Also shared a chip witch or chocolate chip cookie with ice-cream between it. The stadium was really iconic and cool. The Ferris wheel lit up at night. Just work on better concessions with product and have more open. Review 94 in 2023.

This was a nice place to take a break in my road trip! I was skeptical as I followed my navigation…read moreinto a rather industrial area-could there really be a park and an island there? And as promised, a little parking lot and a park sign popped up as I rounded the corner. There were a number of other cars parked in the lot, but there was ample parking. I walked along the river, and then crossed the bridge to the island. There's an display right as you enter the island, and it has information about the history of the area and the island as well as information about the wildlife present. There's also a map displaying the various trails. I did the factory trail, which takes you through the Republic Steel ruins. This connected with the Loading Dock trail, which I used to connect back to the bridge and leave the island. It was cool to see the ruins, however it is marred with graffiti. It would be a cool place for a photo op otherwise.

We took the dogs here for a morning walk with family members. It's a very nice area, somewhat…read moretranquil through the trees. Nice scenic overlooks of the backwaters. We had to do a few laps on the perimeter trail to get our steps in, will likely weave through the different trails next time. There are a few areas with graffiti and one area with a lot of broken beer bottles. Someone always has to ruin a good thing. Several locals we talked to said they've never been. I recommend giving it a try.

I was told this was one of my Grandmother's favorite places growing up, so when her time came, my…read moreMother saw it fit to lay the ashes to rest here. For the non-sentimental type, they had some nice views of the water and meadows, as well as a playground, swings and even a tank set out here. Cool place to hang out, maybe picnic, or just soak in the sights :)

my neighbors and I have been stuck for a week and they refuse to plow my street. go ahead and call…read moreem, you'll get hung up on

Nice place to walk playground outhouses nature trails to walk cycling great outdoors plenty of…read moreparking space and shelters with fireplaces to have family gatherings

Beautiful scenery. Well kept paths. Very kind patrons. Great for walking and dogs! Highly recommend…read morevisiting!!

We're in town visiting family from Florida, so we needed something warm to do. The location was…read morevery clean and kept our 4 and 6 year olds busy for 90 minutes. Prices were fair. Only cons: I never saw anyone monitoring the jumping areas. Of course parents should be but we know that's not always the case. The speaker system that announces is very faint.

I had a Seize the Deal $50 voucher that the kids working there could not figure out even when I…read moretold them they needed to scan it with their own phone to redeem it. They said it was not working with their system and try it at the concession stand. So I told the guy to redeem it and he got mad because he said I gave it to him and I said no I redeemed it to pay for everything. I should not be yelled at by a kid when explaining how to redeem a voucher that they should be at their establishment.