Historic Long View Park, Rock Island

100 Year Old Grand Dame of Rock Island

From a rustic pasture to a carefully orchestrated landscape of beauty, Rock Island’s Long View Park has a rich history with modern amenities. The Friends of Long View Park produced a publication in 2008 that commemorated the 100th Anniversary of the dedication of Long View Park in 1908 >>

May Day in Longview Park (date unknown). Photo by E.E. Russell

Rock Island

Longview Park is one of many public parks in the City of Rock Island, IL that is overseen by the Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department >>

Park Features

  1. Home to WhiteWater Junction waterpark, the park also features a Conservatory, Flower Garden, Greenhouse, Public Art Sculpture, Disc Golf Course, Playground Equipment, Tennis Courts, Trail Paths, Picnic Shelters, Naturalization Areas. Read more on the City of Rock Island Website >>

Friends of
Long View

The Friends Of Long View Park is a 501 (c) (3) membership organization dedicated to the betterment of Longview Park in Rock Island, Illinois! Join the cause >>

Long View Park upper lagoon

“Long View Park will be a place of rest for older people and a place of utmost pleasure for children.”

– William Jackson, President, Long View Improvement Association, 1908

Volunteer Today

We’re always looking for the community’s support to help push Long View Park further than we could ever imagine. Does that sound like you? Volunteer today >>

Join our Cause

Join our team of like-minded people who simply want Long View Park to improve and thrive well into the future! You’re invited to join our cause >>