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Named after a historic park
Prospect Park gets its name from the neighborhood's hilly centerpiece, a significant piece of the community for more than a century. Some historical structures at the park are long gone, including a 19th-century roller coaster, while others, like the waterfront dance pavilion, have stood the test of time. Folks are frequently out and about, strolling the park’s hills. "The Quad Cities overall is a very friendly place to live, and Prospect Park is a great example of the region's community feel," says Realtor Diane Godwin-Luckey of Re/Max Concepts, a longtime resident of the Quad City area. Outside the park is a residential landscape of modest houses built 75 to more than 100 years ago, along with a few upscale housing developments. The south side of the neighborhood is one of the prime shopping and dining destinations of the Quad Cities region, and a launching spot for adventures on the Rock River.
Prospect Park features a hearty mix of housing styles interspersed with great, beautiful trees.
Classic two story designs and more are just some of the housing styles of Prospect Park.
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Hills, walking paths and fishing at Prospect Park
The neighborhood's namesake, Prospect Park, has been a key part of the Moline community since 1889, when it was created by the Moline Central Railway to attract trolley riders. Though visitors can’t get to the park by trolley anymore, they still enjoy the rolling hills that overlook the Rock River Valley. The park was once referred to as “Little Coney Island” when it featured a switchback railway rollercoaster similar to the old one at Coney Island. The roller coaster may be gone, but people can still go up and down the park’s slopes on the paved trails. “The walking trails range from easy, medium and hard.,” says Stacy Laake, the customer service and marketing coordinator for the city of Moline Parks and Recreation Department. “The hard ones are pretty steep. You can definitely feel a burn in your calves.” The trails lead to a small, trout-stocked pond, which Laake says is one of the most popular places to fish in Moline. The real eye-catcher, though, is the historic, two-story, Victorian-style dance pavilion that overlooks the park's lake. It was built in 1891 and is frequently rented for birthdays, weddings and other celebrations. People can also visit the park to play on the playground, basketball court and the city’s only disc golf course.
Quad City Music Guild is right next to the park, where the performing arts organization has been entertaining audiences since 1949. “The Music Guild performs all kinds of plays and musicals with community members participating,” says Godwin-Luckey.
Harold’s Landing Park sits along the Rock River next to the 27th Street Bridge. The park has a large green space with a gazebo by the water, along with a boat launch. Boaters can head west for about 7 miles to reach the Mississippi River.
Prospect Park's pond is the perfect place to spend an afternoon fishing.
Prospect Park's disc golf course is both beautiful and challenging.
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From small bungalows to upscale estates
Prospect Park has a wide range of home styles, sizes and prices. Many 600- to-1,200-square-foot bungalows, cottages and Cape Cods built in the early-to-mid-1900s are grouped close together on lots of about 0.15 acres. Some streets have larger American Foursquares, Colonial Revivals and Tudor-style homes with 2,500 to 3,500 square feet of living space. All of these homes can range anywhere from $50,000 to $350,000, depending on the size and scope of renovations. Some of the neighborhood’s larger, upscale houses were built in the 1990s and early 2000s on 2.5-acre lots. Their extravagance is portrayed by steeply pitched roofs and driveways that are long and straight or circular. They range from around $500,000 to more than $1 million.
Around Prospect Park itself, one can find smaller ranch homes.
Many homes in Prospect Park are larger, with American Foursquares being in no short supply.
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SouthPark Mall and shopping centers
SouthPark Mall and busy shopping centers line John Deere Road on the south side of the neighborhood. The mall has nearly 50 businesses, JCPenney and Dillard’s are some of the anchors. There are two shopping centers – one 2 miles east and the other 2 miles west of the mall, with big box retailers, such as Walmart, Target, Kohl’s and several others. All three of these shopping destinations have dozens of restaurants, with a mix of national chains and local establishments. Miss Mamie’s has been a community staple since 1992, serving seafood, steak and its famous cinnamon rolls. The original Flip’s Pancake House, a Quad Cities chain, is also in the neighborhood, known for its hefty breakfast portions. Len Brown’s North Shore Inn & Marina sits by the Rock River. The bar stays open until 2 a.m. every day, with live music inside and outside on the riverside patio.
Southern Prospect Park boasts SouthPark Mall, as well as countless more shopping options.
Residents can shop for their everyday needs at Target in Prospect Park.
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An athletic Moline High School
Public school students attend Hamilton Elementary School, which earns a B grade from Niche, before heading to C-plus-graded John Deere Middle School. They’ll go on to Moline High School, graded a B-plus and ranked by Niche as the best public high school in Rock Island County. It’s also ranked the county’s best high school for athletes. The Moline Maroons won the Division 4A boys basketball and soccer state championships in 2023. Alternatively, students can attend Quad Cities Christian Junior and Senior High School. It provides a faith-based education on a small campus with nearly 160 students between seventh and 12th grade. The private institution also has an elementary campus about 5 miles north near downtown.
Prospect Park students are challenged to excel at Hamilton Elementary School.
John Deere Middle School serves Prospect Park students grades 6 though 8.
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Public buses through MetroLInk
Quad Cities MetroLink operates buses along 16th Street near the mall. Commuters also have easy access to Interstate 74, which runs about 3 miles north to downtown Moline, crossing the Mississippi River to Bettendorf, Iowa. It also goes south, crossing the Rock River, with the Quad Cities International Airport just on the other side. Travelers can fly to 10 domestic destinations, with onward connections.
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Parks in this Area
Prospect Park
Kiwanis Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Browning Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Walking Paths
Karstens Park
Optimist Park
Harold's Landing
Green Valley Softball Complex
Transit
Airport
Quad Cities International
11 min drive
Bus
Hyvee-Kohls-Target
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16 St & 25 Ave
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25 St & 39 Ave
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25 St & 36 Ave Frontage Rd
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20 St & 36 Ave
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12 St & 52 Ave
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15 St & 28 Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Prospect Park
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Prospect Park, Moline sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Prospect Park, Moline over the last 12 months is $169,393, down 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,595
Median Age
44
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,667
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,484
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.3%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
32.6%
Advanced Degrees
11.4%
% Population in Labor Force
58.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
23''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
15/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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