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Schwiebert Riverfront Park
Parks
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
Schwiebert Riverfront Park East View

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     Program Guide

Hours
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday - Thursday

7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday

9:00 am - 1:00 pm 
Saturday

Current and Upcoming Events For This Facility List

Date Event Title
6/1/2012
7:30 pm - Summer Camp Games 8:30 pm - Movie begins at dark
Movie Night
Judy Moody & The Not Bummer Summer movie in the park is sponsored by Rock Island Happy Joe's.
Fun, games, movie and food! Pizza by Rock Island Happy Joe's and concession stand will be available for purchases.
7/3/2012
Children's inflatables will be open from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
Red, White and BOOM!
Festivities will include: Live music "Horizon" Navy Band Great Lakes from 7:00 - 9:30 pm playing top 40 hits and classic rock, including special salute to our military. Children’s entertainment including face painting and inflatables from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. Wristbands for games will be $5. Enjoy exceptional viewing of the spectacular Red, White and Boom fireworks display. Come help us thank our military and bring a thank you card or fill one out on our provided stationary to be distributed to our serving military. Concessions and beer garden will be available and admission to the event is free. No outside alcohol allowed. Free parking will be available downtown in the parking ramp, city parking lots and on the street. Schwiebert Riverfront Park and Modern Woodmen Lots will be closed.
7/6/2012
7:30 pm fun, games, and martial arts demonstration 8:30 pm movie will be shown at dark
Movie Night
Kung Fu Panda 2 movie in the park is sponsored by Rock Island Happy Joe's.
Pizza by Rock Island Happy Joe's and concession stand available.
8/3/2012
7:30 pm fun, games, and soccer fun 8:30 pm movie will be shown at dark
Movie Night
Kicking and Screaming movie in the park is sponsored by Rock Island Happy Joe's.
Pizza by Rock Island Happy Joe's and concession stand available.