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.

This park has been a part of my life since as far back as I can remember and has only improved…read moreevery single year extremely family-oriented always activities for the kids and the botanical center is really stepped it's game up. It is always extremely clean and in the evening can be romantic for a couple to walk. The park and pond are always nice to go to with the kids and the new part that they put in last year accommodates children with disabilities as well as children of all ages including childlike adults. I recommend anybody that's visiting the Davenport area to check out this park with your family you will not be disappointed by all means however do not feed the ducks or fish bread for it pollutes the pond so make sure you stop by Menards on your way into town and grab a bag of cracked corn it is much healthier and much better for the pond wildlife! And if you're here in the winter time don't miss out on the ice skating and beautiful lights that are absolutely beautiful I believe I are still put up by the trustees of the Scott county jail. RELAXING, FAMILY FUN AND DEFINITELY NOT A PLACE THAT YOU WANT TO PASS UP VISITING! IF I COULD RATED A 10 STAR I WOULD!

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!

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.

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.

An elevated glass bridge that connects downtown Davenport to the park along the Mississippi River…read more A nice free vantage point to check out the river, bridges and downtown Davenport and Rock Island. For a medium size city it is a nice attraction. Kansas City has something similar at our riverfront, but it is not as elevated to give as good of a vista of the downtown area. Certainly a must do when visiting the Quad Cities to acclimate oneself to the area.

Doing some work in the location & needed a place to stretch my legs. This was a nice place to do…read moreso. Shared the trail with a few bikers but the trail has a great way of telling you what ways to go. I can't remember the days but on certain days you go one way & then another way on the other days. I walked for what seemed like a mile & a half before walking out into a nice clearing with a view. Will definitely be back again!

We returned to the Illiniwek again this year because we enjoyed the location, sites, and views…read more They only have electric and water, but no sewer. However, there is a dump station. Also, you can only stay two weeks per month. In September you can stay three weeks. We are in the area for the months of June and July. Even without a sewer hookup we'd stay the entire time, if there wasn't a time limit on it.

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.

Love coming down to Leach park to sit and watch the river its very relaxing except for the geese…read moreand the horrible mess they leave! Goose poo everwhere! Can't walk without looking down on the sidewalk cause it is full of poo!

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.

A nice dog park with a lot of room for the dogs to run, and all the basic necessities. There's a…read morefew benches, tables, poop bag dispensers, trash cans, and water faucet for your pups to get a drink. We really love this dog park for the community of people that frequent it. There's usually a handful of dog owners and dogs of all sizes on any given day after work. Watch out as you watch around, this is one of the messier parks we've been too. There's some people who unfortunately don't pick up after their dog. It could also use a few more lights in the area. It's not well lit in the evening.

Nice park, all the dog owners seemed really attentive. Ground was a little mushy because of snow…read moremelt but they put down hay to try and mitigate that. Bring your own water until they turn the fountains back on in the spring.