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Rock Island Arsenal Activities:
 
Driving Range: MWR is happy to announce that the Driving Range is open! Come and enjoy the newly refreshed driving range while hitting a bucket of balls. Tokens can be purchased at Outdoor Recreation, Auto Service Center, Lock and Dam Lounge and the Fitness Center. Cost is $5 for small bucket and $10 for a large bucket. You can also borrow clubs from Outdoor Recreation for a small $10 cash only refundable deposit. For questions please call 309-782-8603.
 
Primitive Campground: MWR is happy to announce that the primitive campground is open and ready for rentals. If you are looking for some good family fun, check out our new primitive campground located along Blunt road just east of the sports complex. We currently have ten sites to choose from and it’s only $18/night.

The Splash Pad: has 10 features including a bobble, loop, jet stream, and twin splash. The children have over 900 feet to get wet and play. 

Dog Park: has two sections, one for big dogs and the other for small. The dogs have to be leashed until they are in the park. Toys are welcome but the owner will be reliable for any accidents. The park also has benches for owners to rest while the dogs play.
Quad Cities and Surrounding Area Highlights:
 
Davenport Freight House Farmers Market: OPEN INDOORS AND OUTDOORS~ YEAR ROUND
Every TUESDAY 3:00pm until 6:00pm
Every SATURDAY 8:00am until 1:00pm
In and around the historic Freight House building, in downtown Davenport, close to Modern Woodman Park.421 West River Drive, Davenport, IA 52801
 
John Deere Pavillion: We’ve created a brand-new experience featuring new and vintage equipment, interactive and immersive exhibits, and a few surprises.  Come discover how John Deere forges the cutting edge every day. 

American Pickers:  Antique Archaeology is tucked away in the historic Mississippi River town of LeClaire, Iowa. It's the birthplace of Buffalo Bill.

The two-story former fabrication shop is the home base for the American Pickers Show on History Channel. It now houses some of our best picks and a new merchandise store. 

Field Of Dreams: The Field of Dreams, released in 1989, is a movie that has inspired millions and became an Academy Award nominee for “Best Picture of the Year.” Welcome to this home, this farm, this baseball field, this little piece of heaven on earth. Welcome to this place where reality mixes with fantasy and dreams can come true.
 
Modern Woodman Park:  Welcome to Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport, Iowa. Home to the Quad Cities River Bandits, a franchise founded in 1960, the stadium has been around even longer and is now the fourth-oldest ballpark in the Minor Leagues.
 
Steam Wheelers: The Quad City Steam Wheelers are an indoor American football team that began play in 2018. They played their first season as part of the Champions Indoor Football, but have joined the Indoor Football League prior to their second season. Based in Moline, Illinois, the Steam Wheelers play their home games at the TaxSlayer Center.
 
Davenport Freight House Farmers Market
Start Date/Time:
Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:00 AM
End Date/Time:
Saturday, June 10, 2023 1:00 PM
Recurring Event:
Recurring Event Every 1 week(s) on Saturday until 9/30/2023 (total 60 events)
Importance:
Normal Priority
Description:
OPEN INDOORS AND OUTDOORS~ YEAR ROUND
Every TUESDAY 3:00pm until 6:00pm
Every SATURDAY 8:00am until 1:00pm
In and around the historic Freight House building, in downtown Davenport, close to Modern Woodman Park.421 West River Drive, Davenport, IA 52801
Owned by Peter Morrison On Tuesday, July 19, 2022