Water Conservation Emergency

Due to the recent wind storm and the resulting power outages, the City of Rock Island is requesting that citizens only use water when necessary. We are unable to predict when the power will be restored and conserving water will assist with making the curr...

City of Rock Island Response to Storm

City of Rock Island crews are currently out cleaning the roadways of debris, limbs and trees. 

Starting on Monday, August 17, there will be a FREE special collection of ONLY trees, limbs, and branches.  Garbage and other materials should ...

Get Your GROOVE On: Concert Series in Schwiebert Park

Rock Island Parks & Recreation is proud to announce the annual Thursday Night Groove Concert Series, sponsored by UnityPoint Health Trinity, Rock Island Happy Joe’s, and Friendship Manor.

The concert series will be held on the Ellis Kell Stag...

Arts Commission Displays Words of Encouragement on City Sidewalks

Recognizing we could all use positive messages during these difficult times, the Rock Island Arts Commission has decided to display words of encouragement at various locations on City sidewalks.  The project is using a product called “R...

Upcoming Youth Sports and Fitness Classes Offered

The Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department will offer the following activities in August following guidance from the Phase 4 Restore Illinois Plan.

Flag Football Pre-Season Camp for 6-14 years of age will be offered August 26^th and 27^th from 6:00 pm t...

Road Closure to Thru Traffic, 31 AV 30-34 ST

Beginning Friday, July 31, 2020, 31st Avenue between 30th and 34th Street will be closed to thru traffic for culvert repairs.  Due to the depth of the culvert and location of the necessary repairs, the road closure is necessary for the safety of ...

Update Rock Island - July 27, 2020

Starlight Revue Concert in the Park – Bring your chairs and picnic blankets to spread out across the park and enjoy a summer concert performed by Troy Rangel & Friends.  The concert is at Lincoln Park Tuesday, July 28, 2020...

Whitewater Junction Open-Updated August Hours

Whitewater Junction is open for the 2020 season following the Illinois Department of Public Health Phase 4 aquatic guidelines of the Restore Illinois Plan. All amenities will be open so customers can splash down the waterslides, relax on a lounge chair by...

Rock River Warning

Due to the continued high river level of the Rock River, the City of Rock Island is recommending boaters avoid the Rock River west of Ben Williamson Park. The boat barrier buoys are currently not in place as a result of the high river level, thus making t...

Road Closure to Thru Traffic, 35 ST North of 7 AV

Beginning Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 35th Street north of 7th Avenue will be closed due to construction on the campus of Augustana College.  The construction traffic will cause 35th Street to be closed to the public and available only to emergenc...