Schwiebert Riverfront Park
Parks
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| Location: | On the riverfront between 17th and 20th Streets
Rock Island, IL | | Amenities: | Art sculptures, Digital playground, Fountain, Great Lawn, Observation shelter, Parking lot, Promenade, Restrooms, Stage, Triangle Lawn, Urban concrete beach, and Walk / jog path / trail | | Hours: | Sunrise to 10:00 pm | | ADA: | Yes | | Link: | Park Location Map |
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About the Park
The new park is named for former Mayor Mark Schwiebert (1989-2009) for his tireless efforts to promote public use of the riverfront.
View the Schwiebert Riverfront Park photo tour.
View our online calendar with upcoming events.
Park Rental Information
Schwiebert Riverfront Park is the perfect place for a wedding, special event, other activities including picnics or parties with rental areas including:
- Observation shelter
- Stage and Great Lawn
- Triangle Lawn
- Entire park
2012 & 2013 Open for Reservations
The shelters are available for rental after April 1 each year.
Parks and Recreation Department
4303 24th Street
 Rock Island, IL 61201
Ph: (309) 732-7275
Fx: (309) 732-7278
Email ePark
Hours
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday - Thursday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday |
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| Date |
Event Title |
7/3/2013
6:30 pm dance lesson by QCSoDa
7:00 pm Navy Band Horizon Great Lakes
9:30 pm Fireworks | Red, White & Boom!
Free community event with fun, food, music, and fireworks. No outside alcohol, pets or fireworks allowed. |
8/29/2013
7:00 Rock Island Happy Joe's pizza, adult beverages & soft drinks
7:30 dance lesson with QCSoDa
8:00-10:00 concert | Thursday Night Groove Concert
Free Funktastic 5 concert sponsored by Rock Island Happy Joe's. |
9/5/2013
7:00 Rock Island Happy Joe's pizza, adult beverages & soft drinks
7:30 dance lesson with QCSoDa
8:00-10:00 concert | Thursday Night Groove Concert
Free Candymakers concert sponsored by Rock Island Happy Joe's. |
9/12/2013
7:00 Rock Island Happy Joe's pizza, adult beverages & soft drinks
7:30 dance lesson with QCSoDa
8:00-10:00 concert | Thursday Night Groove Concert
Free Jim the Mule concert sponsored by Rock Island Happy Joe's. |
9/19/2013
7:00 Rock Island Happy Joe's pizza, adult beverages & soft drinks
7:30 dance lesson with QCSoDa
8:00-10:00 concert | Thursday Night Groove Concert
Free Ellis Kell Band concert sponsored by Rock Island Happy Joe's. |
