Friends of Long View Park

10/05/2026

Here are some wonderful shots of the lagoon at Longview Park - full of water thanks to the rain the QC had last week! We appreciate the work that has gone into this restoration as well as the work done by our Labor Group friends on the United Way Day of Caring a couple of weeks ago.

Photos by Raw Images Art & Photography

09/30/2026

Next Saturday, October 3, join us for Tricks and Treats! Visit the new dog park at Mel McKay Park at this Halloweenie event.

09/23/2026

Monthly historical van tours are coming up! Don't miss out on the opportunity to tour the Island.

09/23/2026

There is SOMETHING for EVERYONE at this popular event! The Longview Community Garage and Vendor Sale is this Saturday, September 26!!

Community Garage and Vendor Sale is this Saturday! (9/26) Come by Longview Park from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. and shop for some bargains!

09/18/2026

Our fall event announcement is finally here! We present to you...

💀 Nocturnal Nature Quest: Plants, Creatures, and Curiosities, Sept 18-Oct 24

🎃 Not So Scary Halloween Walk, Oct 16 & 17

👣 Creatures of the Night: A Cryptid Garden Experience (18+), Oct 23 & 24

💀 Nocturnal Nature Quest begins THIS Friday, Sept 18 and continues daily through Saturday, October 24. NNQ sends you on a sensory adventure through the gardens to experience the elements of an autumnal garden and its ecosystem.

On your quest you'll discover the terrible tropics Sun Garden, carnivorous plant nursery, frightful fungal forest, gurgling garden pond, whispering woods pumpkin grove, and other themed gardens. Conquer your quest sheet by using your senses to explore textures, smells, sights, and sounds throughout our transformed garden, filled with critters, autumn lore, pumpkins, and more.

Bring your completed quest sheet to the admissions desk to receive a curiosity card. Bring your curiosity card to Not So Scary or Creatures of the Night for a chance to receive a special prize as supplies last.

This exhibit takes place during general admission hours and is included in admission, or free for members.

🎃 Not So Scary returns for its 11th year. Dress up in your costume and experience the NNQ exhibit at nighttime using all your senses, plus the Halloween train, Spookytown display, nightly side quests with community partners, and a themed activity. Don't forget your flashlights!

👣 Creatures of the Night is a brand new, nighttime event for adults.

Cryptids have taken over the gardens, and are dying to be seen to prove once and for all THEY ARE REAL. Over two nights we will celebrate the tales and terror of cryptids from around the world. Bring a flash light and tour the gardens at night to view cryptids in their "natural" environment.

Sn**ch a drink from the shriek-easy bar and head in to tour the Cryptid Museum, where enthusiasts can learn the lore, interact with displays, view artifacts, and proof of existence.

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The NNQ is included in your general admission ticket. No advanced registration required.

Not So Scary and Creatures of the Night tickets coming soon.

09/11/2026

🌳 Many hands make light work at Longview Park! 🌳

A huge thank-you to United Way Quad Cities Day of Caring for coordinating a wonderful group of volunteers who came out to help with the lagoon restoration project at Longview Park!

Volunteers representing local labor unions rolled up their sleeves and spent the day clearing away dead brush, planting trees and helping with fall preparation work. Their hard work is making a real difference, and it’s exciting to see the area coming along so nicely. 🌱

We are so grateful for the time, energy and teamwork these volunteers brought to Longview. It truly takes a community to care for a place like this — and what a great community we have!

Thank you to all of the volunteers who gave their time to make Longview Park a little more beautiful. 💚

08/31/2026

It's been a great summer at Whitewater Junction and there is one more opportunity to get there this weekend over the Labor Day Holiday!

The summer season is almost over!

Whitewater will be open the remaining days and hours this season:
Friday, August 28 6-9 pm Adult Swim only
Saturday, August 29 12-6 pm Open Swim
Sunday , August 30 12-6 pm Open Swim

Saturday, September 5 12-6 pm Open Swim
Sunday, September 6 12-6 pm Open Swim
Monday, September 7 12-6 pm Open Swim

Only a few more opportunities to swim. See you soon!

04/27/2026

☀️ The 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 is here!
Summer camps, swim lessons, youth sports, fitness classes, special events, golf and more. There’s something for all ages to enjoy.
📅 Registration opens TODAY!
👉 View the guide and just click on an activity to register: www.rigov.org/activityguide
Make plans now for a fun summer!