Botanical Gardens

Vander Veer Botanical Park

Historic botanical park with conservatory and growing house, outdoor gardens, fountains, and sculpture. Nationally recognized rose garden and Hosta Glade, and the largest public rose garden in the Quad Cities. Admission fee for conservatory only.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Admission
Fee
Hours
10-4 Tue.-Sun., year-round.
Address
215 W. Central Park Ave.
Phone
563-326-7818
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/leisure
Map
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Upcoming Events

Events in Davenport

Aug
7
Antique Flattrack Motorcycle Race
Aug
8–9
Antique Tractor Show
Aug
29
Pontiac Fiero Car Show
Sep
12–13
Riverssance Art Fair
Sep
12–13
Oktoberfest
Sep
13
Annual Cruise-In For A Cause
Sep
19–20
Celtic Festival and Highland Games of the Quad Cities
Oct
4
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