Bettendorf’s Lincoln Park to Undergo Transformation with Help of Community Input

Bettendorf's Lincoln Park to Undergo Transformation with Help of Community Input July 2, 2025 - The City of Bettendorf's Parks & Recreation Department is inviting the community to give their input on what upgrades or additions should be made at Lincoln Park. Lincoln Park (951 27th Street) features a popular splash pad and has recently added a new bathroom. The City has set a budget of $150,000 to replace the aging playground and further enhance this neighborhood park. Some ideas include a modern, traditional playground or a non-traditional playground, such as a bike pump track. You can see examples of these features on a special webpage created for this project. "Neighborhood parks are essential to our community," said John Byrnes, Parks & Recreation Director. "On average, U.S. residents visit a local park and recreation facility 22 times a year - or nearly twice a month. Our goal is to invest in these neighborhood parks to get residents outside, active, social, and enjoying our beautiful city." The Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department is encouraging the community to share their thoughts on the improvements they'd like to see at Lincoln Park by attending a special event on Thursday, July 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be free food and an opportunity for park-goers of all ages to "make their mark" on their favorite park features as well as submit their own ideas. "We want to hear from you, the users of Lincoln Park!" added Byrnes. "This is a chance for anyone from a five-year-old child to folks who have lived in the neighborhood for decades to show up and tell us what they want to see in their park. We can't wait to enhance and liven up Lincoln Park for the coming years, and this is a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from park-goers themselves." Event Information:Date: Thursday, July 17 - 5 to 7 p.m.Location: Lincoln Park, 951 27th StreetParking: Due to the upcoming 27th Street Reconstruction Project, please park along Erin Street and Thorn Street. Share this page Share this page × Copy and paste this code into your website. https://http://www.bettendorf.org/news_detail_T11_R323.php">Your Link Name Share this page on your favorite Social network Facebook Twitter Reddit Close Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility