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Gathering, learning, remembrance, and celebration are all part of the new MLK Park in Davenport. The park entrance is framed by a large stone arch in the silhouette of Rev. Dr. King. When completed, the park will be surrounded by standing displays serving as living historical exhibits. The park is just south of where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke during a visit to the Quad Cities in 1965. Get ready for some summer fun. In partnership with the YMCA, the City of Bettendorf is building a new 20,000+ square foot state-
T he Quad Cities is constantly changing, creating new experiences and opportunities that add to the quality of life in this bi-state regional destination. What has go-karts, a small roller coaster, laser tag, miniature golf, bowling, an arcade, a restaurant, and a bar? Malibu Jack's in Bettendorf, Iowa will feature a new indoor theme park that will surely be a family favorite spot. Catch a movie outdoors! Critically acclaimed filmmakers (and QC natives) Scott Beck and Bryan Woods opened The Last Picture
of-the-art aquatic facility with an activity pool, slide tower, splash deck, lazy river, and ice rink. The first phase is expected to be finished in the early summer 2024. Iron Tee Golf in Bettendorf will be a new entertainment venue with 58 climate-controlled hitting bays powered by TrackMan ball tracking technology. The facility will also feature a state-of-the- art arcade with high-tech video games, including mini golf and Lucky Putt. You can also unwind at multiple bar and lounge areas with delicious food options. Adjacent to this new venue, TBK Bank Sports Complex is expanding. Main Street Landing along Davenport's downtown riverfront is a signature multi- million dollar project. Over the next two
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House in downtown Davenport. The new two-screen movie theater is the home of first-run movies, independent films, film screenings, and events. There is also a rooftop bar with an outdoor movie screen. Newly opened, the Capitol Theatre in Davenport has been restored to its former glory as part of the $24-million renovation and transformation. The 1,500-seat theatre is now the home to comedy, music, film, and dance. Niabi Zoo has constructed a new African Painted Dog exhibit and a new Prairie Dog exhibit with an extensive underground burrow system. Amowa Forest Preserve in East Moline is a new 180-acre public park for the community to enjoy outdoor hiking, biking, camping, and picnicking. “Amôwa” is the Sauk word for bee. The name ties into the new park's purpose of providing a habitat for the region's native species, such as the Rusty Patched Bumblebee. Riverside Family Aquatic Center reopens in 2024 after a $6.8 million upgrade to now include three new water slides, a lazy river, splash pad, updated concessions, and a shared park shelter. Rock Island's Quad City Botanical Center expanded its Children's Garden with new Storybook Landscapes. This unique experience for guests of all ages features a variety of interactive points to engage with nature through popular childhood storybooks. It has a shaded picnic area, acting area, story plaza, group reading structure, and more.
years, this area will be developed to include climbing structures, an interactive water feature, winter activities, colorful LED lighting, shade structures, seating, and unique swing elements. The Figge Art Museum plans to illuminate its landmark glass building by early 2025, in time for its 100th anniversary. Internationally-acclaimed light artist Leo Villareal is designing an innovative, constantly-changing light sculpture, Evanescent Field, that will illuminate all four sides of the building using more than 3,000 linear feet of powerful, full-color LED fixtures. Arts Alley in Downtown Rock Island will be developed into a vibrant urban art gallery and event venue with new signage, lighting, professional murals, interactive art installations, and a space for live performances. The City of East Moline is creating a new multi-use trail connecting its downtown to The Bend and The Rust Belt. It will also provide blocks of curbless, accessible “festival” streetscaping, building a more flexible and inviting downtown.
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