Meier Park Playground
Bettendorf, IA
New Bettendorf playground with separate toddler and school-age playsets, spinner, merry-go-round, six swings including two handicap-accessible swings, and synthetic turf surfacing.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A strong everyday option for Bettendorf families: newer equipment, synthetic turf, and clearly published accessible swing details without needing a huge destination-park trip.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor park with synthetic turf play surfacing.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Restrooms nearby
- Drinking fountains
- Pavilions or shelters
- Limited shade
- Visit type
- Easy neighborhood plus outing
Read more about this location
Meier Park Playground in Bettendorf was replaced with a new playground system in 2023. The city says the play area includes a playset for ages 2 to 5, a playset for ages 5 to 12, a spinner, a merry-go-round, and six swings including two handicap-accessible swings, all installed on a synthetic turf safety surface. Families also get practical park amenities like restrooms, a shelter, grill, ball field, court space, and a recreation trail, which makes this an appealing neighborhood-plus park for mixed-age outings.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
Check posted weekly hours
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| Monday | dawn – dusk |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | dawn – dusk |
| Wednesday | dawn – dusk |
| Thursday | dawn – dusk |
| Friday | dawn – dusk |
| Saturday | dawn – dusk |
| Sunday | dawn – dusk |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Official city materials confirm two handicap-accessible swings and synthetic turf safety surfacing.
Known Features
Two handicap-accessible swings
Known Features
Synthetic turf safety surface
Known Features
Separate 2-5 and 5-12 play areas
Known Features
Spinner
Known Features
Merry-go-round
Considerations
The city page reviewed does not list ramp or transfer-system details.
Mobility features
Adaptive swings
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
611 Holmes Street
Bettendorf, IA, 52722
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Sources & Updates
2 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 11, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 2 public sources
Public sources
- City of Bettendorf - Meier Park Playground Newsbettendorf.org
Primary official source for the updated playground details.
Checked: name, address, opening status, age-based playsets, spinner, Merry Go Round
- City of Bettendorf - Park Map & Descriptionsbettendorf.org
Used to confirm broader park amenities when available in search results.
Checked: park amenities context
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official Bettendorf source after 2023 playground replacement.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.