Herbert Hoover Elementary Playground

Tied to the elementary school right in the heart of Bettendorf, this playground pulls double duty as a community hangout once the school day wraps up. Accessibility is clearly a priority here, which makes it a solid choice if you’ve got kids with different needs in your crew. You’re also in a pretty convenient stretch of town — Hoover Park and the Family Museum are both close enough to string together a full afternoon without much driving. It’s nothing fancy, but it’s well-used and well-loved by the neighborhood families who actually show up here regularly.