Longview Park Conservatory and Gardens
| Longview Park Conservatory and Gardens | |
|---|---|
May Day Celebrations in Long View Park, Rock Island, Illinois, c.1907-1914. | |
| Type | City park |
| Location | 1300 17th Street, Rock Island, Illinois |
| Area | 39 acres (16 ha) |
Longview Park Conservatory and Gardens (39 acres (16 ha)) is a city park located at 1300 17th Street, Rock Island, Illinois. It is open daily without charge.
The park includes a conservatory, greenhouse, flower gardens, playground equipment, picnic shelters, volleyball pit, swimming pool,[1] tennis courts, and walking paths. The park's disc golf course is considered one of the best in the Quad Cities.[2]
The Longview Conservatory was constructed in 1937 by workers from the Works Progress Administration. In 2009 it was designated as one of Rock Island's 100 Most Significant Unprotected Structures.[3]
References
- ^ "Pools across QCA open for season Memorial Day weekend". KWQC. May 24, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ "Longview Park Disc Golf". Rock Island, IL. Archived from the original on June 1, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ "Longview Conservatory | Rock Island, IL - Official Website". www.rigov.org. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
See also
External links
- https://www.rigov.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/33 - official site
- https://www.rigov.org/84/Whitewater-Junction-Aquatic-Center - pool info
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