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Forest Grove Park

6000 Forest Grove Drive

Welcome to the Forest Grove Park Project Page! The City of Bettendorf's Parks & Recreation Department is starting the process to further expand and develop this large park over the coming years and this page will keep you updated as we GROW Forest Grove Park!

Please consider taking this survey to help identify park priorities. The deadline to take the survey is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 10, 2026. No idea is too big, so tell us what you'd like to see in a premier park for the Quad Cities!

Forest Grove Park (6000 Forest Grove Drive) features two park shelters, a playground, a half basketball court, pickleball and tennis courts, and a rough-graded "Great Lawn." In total, there's 100 acres of parkland, but less than 10% of it is currently being utilized, which is why the City of Bettendorf is looking to grow Forest Grove into a true destination for the Quad Cities - residents and visitors alike! Growing Forest Grove Park could make it one of Bettendorf's crown jewels of public infrastructure that will enhance quality of life, support tourism and economic development, and create a unique "sense of place" that residents will be proud of.

This page will serve as the most up-to-date way to get information on the project, see results of surveys and other community engagement opportunities. 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.

Forest Grove Park Concepts from Shive-Hattery

Forest Grove Park Concepts from Shive-Hattery

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"We have an opportunity to build a park that will last for generations. Join us on May 6, 2026 to dream big as we develop a regional park that creates a place for all residents in the Quad Cities to be proud of!"
John Byrnes
John Byrnes
Parks & Recreation Director, City of Bettendorf

Forest Grove Park Development Timeline

April 24-May 10, 2026

Community Input Event

May 6, 2026 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Forest Grove Park Shelter #1

Final Concept Selected, Fundraising Begins, Design Begins

TBD