Lincoln Park

Welcome to the Lincoln Park Project Page! The City of Bettendorf's Parks & Recreation Department is renovating this neighborhood park and this page will keep you updated as we LIVEN UP Lincoln Park!

November 25, 2025 Update
We are excited to announce that the new playground is complete! Crews worked all day - and even into the night (see below) - to install a state-of-the-art playground system in less than a week!

This is the first phase of the Lincoln Park Renovation Project. The second phase includes work on the parking lot and the installation of a shade structure. We'll hold a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in spring 2026 to celebrate!

Project History
We held a Community Input Event on July 17, 2025, where attendees voted for their favorite updates. On September 16, 2025, City Council approved a purchase order to GameTime for new playground equipment and a shade sail. The $155,794 state-of-the-art playground system replaces the existing playground, which is estimated to be more than 25 years old.

Project Timeline
For a timeline of the project, see below. If you have any questions/concerns during this process, feel free to contact John Byrnes, Parks & Recreation Director at jbyrnes@bettendorf.org or (563) 344-4122.

The Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department has a simple mission - “To provide accessible, diverse, and inclusive experiences that enhance the quality of life and create a sense of place and community for all”. Our goal is to work everyday to give you, the residents of Bettendorf, the best experience possible while we enhance quality of life offerings in our community.