ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 20, 2023) — The Quad City Botanical Center is turning 25 years old on June 20, 2023. The Center opened on June 20, 1998, at 2525 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL, 61201.
In honor of their 25th anniversary, the Botanical Center is holding an open house on Saturday, July 8, 10AM-5PM. The open house will include a self-guided historic garden walk 2PM-4PM and free admission all day. The Center is hosting an event that evening for special guests of the gardens.
The Center invites the public to visit the gardens in peak blooming season. Summer highlights at the Botanical Center include the adventurous water play area in the Children’s Garden, colorful perennial, and wildflower prairie gardens that attract butterflies, a whimsical fairy wonderland called Pat’s Garden, reflection ponds, and an indoor Tropical Sun Garden with a waterfall. The garden train railway exhibit is open on Sunday 12-4PM.
The QCBC has a new exhibit on display, with ties to its 25th anniversary. The cactus exhibit on display in our greenhouse features over eighty cacti, varying in species, size and type of bloom. This collection was gifted to our gardens by Allen Dieter, founding member of the Quad City Botanical Center who was chairman of the board in 1998, and cut the ribbon during the center’s grand opening in June of 1998. During his time as a driving force behind the growth and eventual sustainability of our gardens, Dieter was pivotal in both the original construction of the Center and the process behind our Children’s Garden master plan, which continues its expansion here in 2023. Today, he resides in the Chicago suburbs to be closer to his family and enjoys knowing his collection is in good hands in our greenhouse while serving our mission of bringing people and plants together.
GENERAL ADMISSION HOURS
Monday–Saturday, 10AM-5PM
Sunday, 11AM-5PM
ADMISSION
FREE for Members
$9.00 Adults (16+)
$6.00 Youth (ages 2-15)
FREE for Toddlers (under 2)
DISCOUNTED ADMISSION
Senior (65+): $8.00
Military: $8.00
College Student: $4.50
Museums for All: $2.00
Must show appropriate ID where applicable to receive discount: Military ID, Student ID, EBT/WIC Card
Check your local libraries for passes to explore local attractions, including the QC Botanical Center.
