Vander Veer Botanical Park
215 W Central Park Ave, Davenport, IA 52803
33 acres
In Davenport's Vander Veer Botanical Park, stroll the historic 33-acre Victorian gardens with your leashed dog on paved paths. Enjoy ample shade, water fountains, and trash cans for cleanup, plus parking and restrooms for convenience. Keep dogs on leash at all times.
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- Park
- Vander Veer Botanical Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Davenport, Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.5317, -90.5739
- Size
- 33 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,240 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.7 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,240 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
Davenport's historic 33-acre Victorian botanical park — leashed dogs on paths.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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