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Webber Park Sign
SUNSET PARK

Sunset Park, located at 18th Ave and the Mississippi River - overlook tower
Location: 18th Ave and the Mississippi 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:

  • Ball diamond
  • Lagoon for ice skating
  • Overlook tower
  • Picnic area
  • Sand volleyball
  • Small and large shelters
  • Three public boat launches
  • Two playgrounds
  • Two restrooms
  • Walk/jog blacktop path

Other Features: Sunset Park is the starting point for the 65 mile Quad Cities bike path on the Riverway Trails system. Sunset Park is also home to our annual Family Fun Day Event, including our homemade boat races, held every Fourth of July.

About...250 acres of wooded park land. Lake Potter, a 50 acre protected lake, with outlet to the Mississippi.

      

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