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· Serving over 150,000 people in parks, recreation, golf, and environmental programs.
· Offering more than 500 programs annually for all ages from pre-school to seniors classes.
· Working cooperatively with 5 Friends Groups/Neighborhood Groups and Ad Hoc Citizen Groups who help extend services and protect parks.
· Welcoming all ages with programs at 3 swimming pools, 3 community centers, 2 senior centers, 1 theater and the bandshell downtown.
· Offering great golf and learning opportunities at 3 golf courses and 2 driving ranges.
· Mentoring 457 area youth annually through the First Tee program at Red Hawk Golf Course.
· Actively engaging 1038 youth and teens in camps and after school programs each year.
· Serving skate board enthusiasts with one of the greatest skate parks in the country and disc golfers with two quality courses.
· Looking forward to offering, in the near future, dog-off-leash-areas(DOLA), community/Urban gardens, movies/concerts in-the-park programs, mobile playground programs, spray/splash pads, and other amenities to be as inclusive of the diverse population in Davenport and its needs. |
· Caring for more than 3000 acres of natural areas and parks.
· Mowing over 2000 acres weekly to offer pristine conditions in our parks.
· Picking up litter and emptying 315 garbage cans everyday to keep our parks clean.
· Grooming 41 sports fields seasonally for soccer (8) and baseball (33).
· Keeping 28 drinking fountains accessible and in working order throughout the city parks.
· Maintaining 27 tennis (8) and basketball (19) courts throughout the city.
· Managing 18 miles of trails/paths to help connect people to nature and fitness while offering sustainable transportation options.
· Cleaning 33 parks restrooms daily.
· Inspecting 28 playgrounds everyday for safety and accessibility.
· Providing access to the Mississippi River and beyond through 2 public boating docks.
· Protecting and caring for all trees and native plants throughout city parks.
· Adding to Davenport's beauty with a conservatory, 2 public gardens, and numerous floral displays throughout Davenport's parks.
· Issuing 1395 permits annually for picnics, weddings, and special events in our parks and facilities.
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