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Ben Williamson Park, located at 44th Street and the Rock River
BEN WILLIAMSON PARK

Ben Williamson Park, located at 44th Street and the Rock River
Location: 44th Street and the Rock River.

Contact Information:
Parks and Recreation Department
1320 24th Street
Rock Island, Illinois 61201
Mon - Fri, 8:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Telephone: (309) 732-7275
E-mail: parkrecmail@rigov.org

Park Location Map (pdf)

Map of the Park (pdf)

Tour of the Park

Hours of Operation:
Park: Sunrise to 10:00 p.m.

Amenities:

  • Boat ramp for smaller watercraft including canoes, rowboats and kayaks.
  • Bleachers
  • Concessions
  • Natural area
  • Parking
  • Picnic area
  • Restrooms

Other Features: The park is home to the Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Shows. For a complete schedule of free ski shows, please contact 786-8987 or the Park and Recreation office at 732-PARK (7275).

About...
Forty acres along the Rock River.

      

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