Sunset Marina is owned and operated by the City of Rock Island, Public Works Department and is located at 31st Avenue and the Mississippi River at mile marker 479.8. It offers quality docking space for 473 boats from 16 feet to 60 feet in length. Winter land storage is also available. For slip rental or other information, contact the marina office at (309) 732-2282.

The peak boating season for Sunset Marina is Memorial Day to Labor Day. From April through the end of October, the Office is open Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on Sundays and holidays.

Fuel Dock

During peak boating season, the fuel dock is also open seven days a week. The marina fuel dock offers regular gas and diesel fuel. The pumpout is available at no charge to boaters. Overnight dockage is also available by contacting the office.

During the off season, (November through March), the office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and closed from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m..

View of the Sunset Marina Office

from the boat docks

Sunset Marina does not offer mechanical services for boats. There is a list available of contractors which have supplied proof of insurance and can work on boats in the marina. The Marina also has a 35-ton travel lift which can set a boat on land for repairs, take a boat off a trailer for launching, or load a boat on a trailer so it can be transported to another location. The charge is based on the actual length of the boat.

The public launching ramp for boats is located at the north end of Sunset Park.

Sunset Park, located at 18th Ave and the Mississippi River, is 250 acres of wooded park land. Amenities include Lake Potter, a 50 acre protected lake, with outlet to the Mississippi, an overlook tower, picnic area, playground and a walk/jog blacktop path. Swimming in Lake Potter is prohibited by city ordinance. Sunset Park is also a starting point for the 65-mile Quad Cities bike path on the Riverway Trails system.

To reserve the shelter at Sunset Park, call the Parks and Recreation Department at (309) 732-PARK.

For information about the Boaters' Advisory Committee and public meeting dates click here.