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Important - Please Read:

Summary of Terms and Conditions

Facility Rentals are completed on a first come, first serve basis, up to one year to the date in advance. Reservation forms (Special Use Request Form) must be completed in person at the Park and Recreation Office. Deposit required to book facility. Deposits and shelter fees are due at time of reservation. No reservations are firm until approved by Parks and Recreation staff. All prices effective March 1, 2010. All rentals subject to Parks and Recreation facility terms and conditions. (See Special Use contract for further details). You MUST be 21 or older and provide a picture ID with application. Consumption of beer or wine requires proof of Host Liability Insurance. Full payment due 30 days before event. Reservations requested 2 weeks prior or less will be required to pay with cash or credit card - no checks. No reservations will be accepted less than one (1) week in advance of day requested. Facility rental not guaranteed for certain holidays but early applications are welcome to solidify booking. A Police background check will be performed on all individuals renting a facility (Park Shelters Excluded).

Facilities Information Table:

Facility Type	Place	Fee	Capacity	Amenities

Reservable Park Shelters	Credit Island, Duck Creek, Emeis, Garfield, Fejervary, Junge, Marquette, Northwest, Prairie Heights, Sunderbruch	$35/day; Non-refundable fee	varies	Electricity available at Fejervary and Garfield Parks only; Shelters not listed here are first come first serve and not reservable
Indoor Meeting Space	Duck Creek Lodge	$250 for 8 hours; $20 each additional hour; $250 refundable deposit	120	Restrooms, kitchen, tables & chairs for 120
	Credit Island Lodge	$250 for 8 hours; $20 each additional hour; $250 refundable deposit	100+	Restrooms, tables & chairs for 100, kitchen. Under remodel. Not fully available until 9/7/10.
	Roosevelt Community Center Gym	$100 for 4 hours; $20 each additional hour; $100 refundable deposit	80	Small gym with kitchen & restrooms; tables & chairs for 60
	Roosevelt Community Center Meeting Rooms	$50 for 4 hours; $20 each additional hour; $50 refundable deposit	20	Various classroom style meeting rooms
	Littig House	$150 for 4 hours; $150 refundable deposit	40	2 meeting rooms. Facility available for rental only to qualifying organizations. Not available for private parties.
	River's Edge Conference Room	$50/1 hr, $40 each add't hour	50	Conference room with table and chairs
	River's Edge Party Room	$30 for 1 hr $20 each add't hour	20	Party room with tables and chairs for 20
	Red Hawk Club House	$150 for 4 hours; $20 each additional hour; $150 refundable deposit	80	Available winter only; Tables & chairs for 40, up to 80 for party setting. Multiple LCD TVs, kitchen
Performing Arts Facilities	Leclaire Bandshell	up to $500 / 4 hours	750+	Full size outdoor stage, utilities, 750 permanent seats, three acres of open festival space
	Nighswander / Junior Theater at Annie Wittenmyer Center	$100 for first 2 hours; $50 each additional hour; $100 non-refundable app fee	375	Indoor, fully operational stage with sound and lights. Insurance required. Subject to additional fees for advanced set up. 1 on-site staff provided.
	Wittenmyer Dance Studio	$20 per hour	30	Fully functional dance studio with wall mirrors
	Wittenmyer Cottage Rooms	$15 per hour	30	Classroom style meeting rooms
Wedding Sites	Vander Veer Conservatory	$250 for 2 hours	75	Indoor seasonal flowers, restrooms, no seating
	Vander Veer Rose Garden	$150 for 2 hours	150	Outdoor rose garden, full sun, limited bench seating, no additional chairs allowed
	Vander Veer Hosta Glade	$30 for 2 hours	150	Outdoor shaded hosta glade, no seating available
	Duck Creek Stampe Lilac Garden and Gazebo	$150 for 2 hours	40	Outdoor garden, gazebo, full sun, limited bench seating, no additional chairs allowed
Mobile Facilities	Wenger Showmobile	Call for prices; $100 non-refundable application fee	NA	Full-scale hydraulically deployed 20x40 stage, with cantilevered canopy
	Mobile Movie Screen	$350 for the evening	NA	Outdoor mobile 25x20 movie screen with sound system, 4000 lumens HD projector. Includes staff set up and operation. Advanced booking required.
	Mobile Playground	$200 for 2 hours	NA	Converted fire engine with playground equipment. Call for more details.
Swimming Pools	Fejervary Aquatic Center	$170/ hour	300	Outdoor aquatic center, lifeguards, concession stand, restrooms
	Annie Wittenmyer Center	$170/ hour	300	Outdoor aquatic center, lifeguards, concession stand, restrooms
	Dohse Swimming Pool	$65/ hour	100	Outdoor pool, lifeguards, concession stand, restrooms
Soccer Complex	North Division Street	Fee varies	varies	Eight regulation-size fields, restrooms, concession stand and parking
Indoor Ice Rink	River's Edge	$180/hr 6am - 10am $260/hr 10am - close	varies	Olympic / international regulation indoor ice rink, 30 x 61 meters
Indoor Soccer Field	River's Edge	$150/hr full field $75/hr half field	varies	Indoor regulation soccer field
Various Athletic Fields	Multiple park locations	Fee varies	varies	Various baseball diamonds, basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball courts, soccer fields, rugby fields. Call for more information.

Availability can be checked by calling (563) 326-7812 or going to our Facilities Calendar (click here).

For further questions contact the Parks and Recreation office at: (563) 326-7812

News Highlights

Naturalization and No Mow Policy

Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Over the past few years our park users, golf course players, and residents may have noticed changes in the way some of our parks, golf courses, and green spaces are being managed and maintained. We term this naturalization. Naturalization is a process by which a disturbed site is restored to its natural heritage and ecological function by encouraging the establishment of native plant species. Read this article for more information.

September 2010 Parks and Recreation Newsletter

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Important information regarding Parks and Recreation programs for September 2010.

Comprehensive Plan Community Meetings

Friday, August 20, 2010

Davenport Parks and Recreation will be holding a series of three Comprehensive Plan meetings in the coming weeks. Everyone is encouraged to participate in this process formalizing the Comprehensive Plan that will be in place for the next ten years.

2010 - 2011 Davenport Deer Hunt

Friday, August 20, 2010

The fifth annual urban deer hunt will begin in Davenport on Saturday, September 11, 2010 and continue through Sunday, January 30, 2011. Click here for more details.

New Practice Range Opens at Duck Creek Golf Course

Friday, August 20, 2010

A new driving practice range will open on Saturday, August 21 at Duck Creek Golf Course in Davenport.