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WHAT WE DO
to protect and restore our greatest asset – the Mississippi River – and our shared RiverWay environment.
the cultural and economic activities that enhance and promote our community and quality of life.
- QUAD CITY WILD PLACES HOME
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QC WILD PLACES
- Whiteside County, Illinois
- Scott County, Iowa
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Rock Island County, Illinois
- Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge
- Sylvan Slough Natural Area
- Sylvan Island
- Sunset Park
- Niabi Zoo and Forest Preserve
- Loud Thunder – Martin Conservation
- Loud Thunder Forest Preserve
- Indian Bluff Golf Course & Forest Preserve
- Illiniwek Forest Preserve
- Green Valley Nature Preserve
- Fisherman's Corner Recreation Area
- Elton Fawks Bald Eagle Refuge
- Dorrance Park Forest Preserve
- Camden Two Disc Golf Course
- Blanchard Island
- Black Hawk Park Historic Site
- Ben Williamson Park
- Andalusia Slough Recreation Area
- Amôwa Forest Preserve
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Muscatine County, Iowa
- Cedar Bluffs Recreation Area
- Cedar Bottoms Wildlife Area
- Clark's Ferry Recreation Area
- Discovery Park
- Fairport Recreation Area
- Gedney Lake
- Jack Shuger Memorial Park
- McKeown Bridge River Access
- Nye Cemetery
- Pike Run Wildlife Area
- Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge
- Red Cedar Wildlife Area
- Wildcat Den State Park
- Wiese Slough Wildlife Management Area
- Shield Prairie
- Shady Creek Recreation Area
- Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area
- Richardson Wildlife Area
- Mercer County, Illinois
- Henry County, Illinois
- Clinton County, Iowa
- Carroll County, Illinois
- SUBMIT A SITE
- USEFUL LINKS
Sylvan Slough Natural Area
WEB SITE
Sylvan Slough Natural Area
MANAGING ORGANIZATION
City of Rock Island
CONTACT
Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department
PHONE
309-732-7275
E-MAIL
parkrecmail@rigov.org
PARKING/ACCESS
Parking available on 3rd Ave for the 64-mile Great River Trail and Sylvan Slough access. Access from River Drive and 46th St.
SITE AMENITIES
Natural area, picnic area, trails
HOURS
Sunrise to 10 p.m.
SITE CHARACTERISTICS
Bald eagle observation area; interpretative signs; views of historic Sylvan Island, Arsenal Island and Arsenal Power Dam; and adjacent to the Great River Recreation Trail
SITE SIZE
4 acres
Contact Us
River Action, Inc.822 E. River Drive
Davenport, Iowa 52803
(563) 322-2969
riveraction@riveraction.org
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