The Rock Island Parks & Recreation Department will host Party in the Park from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, at Denkmann Park, at Sixth Avenue and Fifth Street, Rock Island.
The event celebrates the completion of various park upgrades, including new basketball courts, playground rehabilitation, picnic shelter upgrades, ADA sidewalks and pathways, and a new drinking fountain, according to a news release. The party aims to bring together community members, local businesses, elected officials and city staff for an evening of festivities.
The event will feature free food including hotdogs, popcorn and Kona Ice (while supplies last). Activities will include a bounce house, face painting, balloon animals, magic tricks and music provided by DJ Pieler Productions. More than 13 businesses and organizations also will have booths to showcase their offerings.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 5:15 p.m. to commemorate the park upgrades. Â
Party in the Park is sponsored in part by Bob Kelly Realtor, South Rock Island Township, Rock Island Township, The Artsy Bookworm, Old Arthurs Legacy BBQ Sauce and Spices and Sign Gypsies, according to the release.
In case of inclement weather, call the rain line at (309) 732-RAIN (7246) after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday to check for changes or cancellations. For more information, email parkrecmail@rigov.org or visit facebook.com/rockislandparksandrec/.
