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flood closures!

With the change in forecast and arriving conditions, which now forecasts crest for the Mississippi to 2️⃣0️⃣FT, arriving on Sunday, July 7, the following park areas are closed or have very limited access:
⚠️ The River’s Edge will be closed beginning July 4 the facility will be closed until river levels fall below 19 FT and the parking lot and roads can be cleaned
⛔️ Credit Island Nature Preserve and Park is closed due to water coverage of causeway
⛔️ Centennial Spray Park is closed due to limited safe access to spray area
⚠️ Riverfront Recreation Trail is closed in multiple areas due to water coverage from Credit Island through River Heritage Park
⚠️ Centennial and LeClaire Parks are at various levels of coverage 
⛔️ Centennial Skate Park and Centennial Dog Park are closed

For latest flood response updates visit 2024_flood_response

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Davenport Parks and Recreation is hiring and we want you to join our team! Provide the Davenport community with a positive, outgoing attitude and excellent customer service while working with residents. We are looking for candidates with diverse skills and the desire and willingness to work outside. It's not too early to begin thinking about summer employment with Davenport Parks and Recreation.

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