Forest Preserve District Office

The Rock Island County Forest Preserve District provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for County residents as well as visitors

Our Mission Statement:
The mission of the Rock Island County Forest Preserve District is to maintain and acquire lands and facilities in Rock Island County with the intent to restore, conserve, and protect the waters, forests, and prairies for the purpose of conservation, education, and recreation for its residents with fiscal responsibility

Administration:
Forest Preserve Commission President:	Ted E. Davies
Forest Preserve District Director:	Jeff Craver

Separate Divisions for the Forest Preserve District:

Dorrance Park:
Park Superintendent:	Scott White
Address:	Route 84 North Port Byron IL 61275
Phone:	(309) 496-2620

The smallest of the 5 preserves in Rock Island County has 81 acres. There are baseball diamonds and a small picnic area. Learn More...

Illiniwek:

Park Superintendent:	Scott White
Address:	836 State Avenue P O Box 384 Hampton IL 61256
Phone:	(309) 496-2620

199 acres with camping, river access, picnic shelters and fishing are the highlights of this division of the forest preserve district. Learn More...

Indian Bluff:

Director of Golf:	Doug Wells
Address:	6310 78th Avenue Milan IL 61264
Phone:	(309) 799-3868

192 Acres with an 18 hole golf course, play areas and picnic shelters. There is a concession stand on the course as well as in the clubhouse. Located in the clubhouse is a well stocked pro shop for golfers needs. Learn more...

Loud Thunder:

Park Ranger:	Mike Murrin
Address:	19408 Loud Thunder Road Illinois City IL 61259
Phone:	(309) 795-1040

1,731 acres of land with camping, nature trails, picnic shelters, fishing in man made Lake George or the Mississippi River, boat rental for Lake George, and boat ramps for easy river access. Learn More...

Niabi Zoo:

Zoo Director:	Tom Stalf
Address:	13010 Niabi Zoo Road Coal Valley IL 61240
Phone:	(309) 799-5107 or (309) 799-5108

The Quad City area's only zoo, is home to over 900 animals. They have a junior zookeeper program, an education center and many more attractions. Learn More...