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Director of Parks and Recreation:
Seve Ghose
1757 W. 12th Street
Davenport, IA 52804
  • (563) 326-7812
  • (563) 326-7815
  • Mo - Fri, 7:30am - 8:00pm
    Sa, 8:00am - 4:00pm
    Su, 10:00am - 4:00pm
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harrypotterCinema in the Park
Join us for Cinema in the Park on Friday, August 6 at 6:30pm. The movie will be "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince". Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy this free movie on the cool turf of the indoor field at the River's Edge at 700 W River Dr. in downtown Davenport. Concessions will be available (no outside food or drink), with a special of popcorn, candy and a drink for only $3.00. The movie is free, so come on down and beat the heat. 

Plot Synopsis of "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince"
In Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft, Harry finds a book marked mysteriously as the property of the Half Blood Prince, which helps him excel at Potions class and teaches him a few dark and dangerous ones along the way. Meanwhile, Harry collaborates with Dumbledore in order to find out about Voldemort's past in an effort to find his weakness. 




The River's Edge -Soccer_Boys

Offering an Olympic ice rink and the best and only professional indoor turf in the greater Quad City area! Registration for soccer and hockey leagues begins August 2 and leagues begin September 7. Call 563-322-5220 or register onlineClick here for more information.


Fall online program information and registration available at 9am on Monday, August 2

Information on all our Fall programs will be available online on Monday, August 2. (The hard copy print version of our catalog will be available August 13.) It's never been easier to browse programs and register for Parks and Recreation courses! Just click on the link below after 9am on August 2. 

Online Catalog and Registration Page    


River's Edge Job Posting
The River's Edge is looking for a Figure Skating Instructor for Davenport Parks and Recreation.  Class assignments will be based on experience. The position will be classified as an independent contractor, and fees will be $10 - $20 based on experience.  Send cover letter and resume to Ken Asta via email to: kasta@ci.davenport.ia.us.


 


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Mission Statement:
The mission of Davenport Parks and Recreation is to enrich our community with diverse, fun, innovative, and safe park and recreation experiences through environmentally and fiscally responsible actions.


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2020 Strategic Plan
2020 Strategic Plan (large file download)

News Highlights

Doggie Dip
Friday, July 30, 2010
5th Annual Doggie Dip is August 13th. During these DOG days of summer, what better way to show your best friend you care than a little dip in the pool!
Davenport Groups kick off Let's Move Initiative
Thursday, May 13, 2010
City government, healthcare and wellness groups, education and service organizations are joining together for one important purpose beginning this summer; taking small steps on a long journey to solve the childhood obesity epidemic within a generation.
Public Notice of Storm Water Discharge
Monday, November 02, 2009
The City of Davenport, Parks and Recreation Department plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for discharge of storm water from Duck Creek Golf Course.

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