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A historic neighborhood looking toward the future
Douglas Park, named for the historic ball field at its core, is one of the three neighborhoods that make up Rock Island’s West End. Historic bungalows line the streets and, "everyone knows each other,'' says Rebecca Arnold, resource development manager at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, adding, "The social capital is strong.'' Though Douglas Park struggled for lack of infrastructure in the past, which hampered development, the community today is dedicated to improving itself and has recently completed a major park renovation.
“It’s why we do this work,” says Arnold. “We look at this neighborhood, and we see strength.”
Douglas Park is just a short drive from downtown Rock Island.
Douglas Park is named after the well equipped public park within the neighborhood.
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Walkable streets lined with bungalows
Douglas Park, laid out in a grid, stretches from Illinois Route 92 to 11th Street. Narrow sidewalks line the tree-shaded streets, while homes sit close together on tidy lots. Bungalows with pointed A-frame roofs are most common, while some single-story ranches and Four Squares are scattered throughout the neighborhood. Homes in need of renovation range from $10,000 to $50,000, whereas turn-key homes sell for $60,000 to $130,000. Both ranges reflect lower prices than the surrounding areas, which typically see homes sell for thousands more, driving a citywide median price of around $130,000.
Douglas Park features two and single-story homes on modest lots.
Single and two story bungalows are common in Douglas Park.
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Douglas Park was site of the first NFL game
Douglas Park, the 1920 site of the first game in National Football League history, today features three fully equipped baseball diamonds and an adjacent playground with slides and climbing walls. The Parks and Recreation Department and Friends of Douglas Park, a non-profit organization, are working to redevelop and revitalize the park. Recent updates include a new ball field, a new lighted playground, a new concession stand and scoreboard, a new parking lot, and the removal of exterior fencing to give the park a more open and communal feel.
On 16th Avenue, Rauch Family Park offers a playground, a baseball field, a picnic area, and a hill popular for sledding in the winter.
Alternatively, Franklin Field, on the corner of 9th Street and 12th Avenue, provides its own vast lawn space.
Douglas Park's baseball diamonds have been the heart of the community for over a century.
Douglas Park has several community parks with amenities for families in the area.
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Community-led revitalization
Just north of Douglas Park is the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, which conducts after-school programs, a summer day camp and various events throughout the year with a focus on education and community-building. One of its main projects is the West End Revitalization initiative, based upon a community-informed assessment conducted in 2021. “We found this model called collective impact. It respects this idea that people don’t live their lives in silos. Complex problems require complex solutions,” says Arnold. This plan addresses five core categories: Community Engagement, Personal Assets and Income, Housing and Land, Community Economic Vitality and Infrastructure and Visual Appeal. “It's not what you do; it's how you do it. We did it in a way where the community, led by grassroots leadership, was really driving the bus. We have the trust of our community from the work we've done for the past 50 years. We don’t take that trust lightly.”
Douglas Park residents can let their children spend the day at MLK Community Center.
MLK community center in Douglas Park offers afterschool programs and summer camps.
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Rock Island-Milan School District 41
Rock Island-Milan School District 41 serves the residents of Douglas Park. Students can begin their education at Frances Willard Elementary School, which received a C on Niche. Students can continue their education at Edison Junior High School, which scored a C-minus and finish their education at Rock Island High School, which received a B-minus. Rock Island High offers a college preparatory and vocational curriculum through honors and advanced placement courses.
Frances Willard Elementary School just to the south serves Douglas Park's younger students.
Edison Junior High serves Rock Riverfront and surrounding neighborhoods' younger students.
Rock Island High School, also known as "Rocky" near Rock Riverfront.
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Shopping and dining just outside the neighborhood
Douglas Park is mainly a residential neighborhood, though there are a sprinkling of dining options nearby. Just south of Douglas Park, Pee Wees Restaurant is a family-owned establishment serving some of the region’s best soul food in a property nestled between residential housing. Nearby, Chopsticks House China Chef serves Chinese fare in a casual sit-down restaurant.
There's a Hy-Vee Grocery Store on 18th Avenue and a Citi Trends on First Street A.
Douglas Park residents will find great coffee, drinks, and waffles at Wholly Grinds.
Alfano's Pizza is a local favorite amongst Douglas Park residents.
Douglas Park residents will fulfill all of their grocery and essential needs at nearby HyVee.
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Getting around Douglas Park
11th Street and Illinois Route 92 border the neighborhood to the east and west, providing direct access to downtown Rock Island. Public transportation is available through Quad Cities Metrolink, which serves Douglas Park through several bus stops along 11th Street and 5th Street.
Quad Cities International Airport is located about 9 miles southeast of the neighborhood.
Douglas Park
Douglas Park is minutes from downtown and other popular areas of Rock Island.
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Parks in this Area
Longview Park
Bike Trails
Disc Golf
Picnic Area
Schwiebert Riverfront Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Denkmann Park
Fairhope Park
Douglas Park
Transit
Airport
Quad Cities International
17 min drive
Bus
5 St & 18 Ave
Bus
5 St & 12 Ave Shelter
Bus
11 St & 15 Ave
Bus
5 St & 14 Ave
Bus
7 St & 18 Ave
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5 St & 16 Ave Shelter
Bus
11 St & 13 Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Douglas Park
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Douglas Park, Rock Island sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Douglas Park, Rock Island over the last 12 months is $55,864, up 14% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Affordable housing or investment property! This cozy, one bedroom home has been updated and offers a comfortable living space with modern touches. Features private parking and convenient main-level laundry hookups. The basement is clean for extra storage. The updated mechanicals ensure reliable functionality. Tenant pays $695/month and has month to month lease. Available for personal residence
Restore the charm of this Rock Island home! This home has a large living area and formal dining room. The main floor master bedroom and bathroom are pleasant surprise. Off the kitchen is an additional room that can be turned into many possibilities. Upstairs you will find two more rooms and a spacious loft area. The large yard has alley access.
Much larger home than it appears! Clean slate for someone who is looking for a great rehab project. The main floor still maintains some original features from it's original built. Most rooms are a great size with an upstairs landing area, as well. This home also has a 2 car garage in good shape. Being sold as-is, where is.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,062
Median Age
32
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
34.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,363
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$42,900
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
70.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
13.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.9%
% Population in Labor Force
48.2%
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®
42/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
39/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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