Duck Creek Park and Golf Course
| Duck Creek Park and Golf Course | |
|---|---|
 Gazebo | |
| Type | Public park |
| Location | Davenport, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41°32′37″N 90°31′30″W / 41.54361°N 90.52500°W |
| Area | 211-acre (0.85 km2) |
| Created | 1930s |
| Operated by | Davenport Parks and Recreation |
| Open | Year round |
| Website | Official website |
Duck Creek Park and Golf Course is located on the east side of Davenport, Iowa, United States. The property was originally a private arboretum[1] south of Duck Creek. It was developed in the 1930s as a public works project during the Great Depression.[2] The 211-acre (0.85 km2) park features picnic shelters, tennis courts, playground, a public golf course and Duck Creek Lodge.[3] The Stampe Lilac Garden and Gazebo is a popular location for weddings.[4] The park connects with the Duck Creek Parkway.
The golf course is an 18-hole, par 70 course.[1] It is a 140-acre (0.57 km2) course and is 5,759-yard (5,266 m) long. The course features mature trees and rolling hills. An automatic drainage system was installed in 1994.
See also
References
- ^ a b "Duck Creek Golf Course". City of Davenport. Retrieved 2011-03-24.
- ^ Svendsen, Marls A., Bowers, Martha H (1982). Davenport Where the Mississippi Runs West: A Survey of Davenport History & Architecture. Davenport, Iowa: City of Davenport. pp. 10–6.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Public Parks". City of Davenport. Archived from the original on 2011-01-01. Retrieved 2011-03-23.
- ^ "Scoping outdoor wedding venues". Quad-City Times (March 6, 2011). Retrieved 2011-03-23.
External links
Media related to Duck Creek Park and Golf Course at Wikimedia Commons- Official website