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Director of Parks and Recreation:
Seve Ghose
700 W River Dr
Davenport, IA 52802
  • (563) 326-7812
  • (563) 888-2020
  • Mo - Fr, 7:30am -8:00pm
    Sa, 8:00am - 4:00pm
    Su, 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Rental Facilities

Department Services

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
50Conference 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
variesOlympic / international regulation
indoor ice rink, 30 x 61 meters
Indoor Soccer
Field


River's Edge$150/hr full field
$75/hr half field
variesIndoor 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.

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