Duck Creek Park and Golf Course
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.
| Duck Creek Park and Golf Course | |
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 Gazebo | |
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| Type | Public park |
| Location | Davenport, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41°32′37″N 90°31′30″W |
| Area | 211-acre (0.85 km2) |
| Created | 1930s |
| Operated by | Davenport Parks and Recreation |
| Open | Year round |
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
- "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.
- "Public Parks". City of Davenport. Retrieved 2011-03-23.
- "Scoping outdoor wedding venues". Quad-City Times (March 6, 2011). Retrieved 2011-03-23.
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