Sunderbruch Park is a 134-acre park in Davenport, Iowa, with paved and unpaved trails for walking, biking and horseback riding. Its mix of prairie, wooded areas and trails of different types makes it a place to plan around your preferred activity and check conditions before setting out.
- Location: 4675 Telegraph Road, Davenport, Iowa
- Trail options: a 1.3-mile paved multi-use path, seven miles of single-track biking trails and 4.5 miles of horse-friendly trails
- Access: main entrance on Telegraph Road, with another approach from Rockingham Road via Ricker Hill Road
- Facilities: parking, restrooms and one reservable shelter without electricity
Where is Sunderbruch Park?
Sunderbruch Park is at 4675 Telegraph Road in Davenport, Iowa—not in Rock Island, Illinois. The City of Davenport describes the park as a 134-acre area with prairie fields and wooded sections.
The main entrance is on Telegraph Road. You can also reach the park from Rockingham Road by turning west onto Ricker Hill Road. Parking is available off Telegraph Road, heading south.
From a motel in Rock Island, Sunderbruch Park is about 4.2 miles away.
What can you do on Sunderbruch Park trails?
Sunderbruch Park has paved and unpaved trails for walking, running, bicycling, horseback riding and mountain biking. The City of Davenport describes a 1.3-mile paved multi-use path that passes through prairie fields and wooded areas.
Mountain bikers can choose from seven miles of single-track trails with a range of difficulty levels. Horse-friendly trails cover 4.5 miles, and equestrians can use the paved path to connect with the park’s unpaved riding trails.
Hiking is allowed on all trails except Jump Line and Kickapoo Down. The City of Davenport also lists nature areas and nature trails among the park’s amenities. For another outdoor outing in the area, Black Hawk Forest Nature Preserve near Rock Island is another destination.
What should you know about park access and conditions?
Trail conditions can affect which routes are available, so check the Friends of Off-Road Cycling (FORC) website for maps and information about which trails are open or closed. FORC works with the City of Davenport to maintain the trails.
Davenport city parks are generally open from sunrise until one-half hour after sunset. Restrooms are generally open during park hours but close for the winter season. The park has one reservable shelter, which does not have electricity. Park hours and facilities can change, so check the City of Davenport’s official site before you go.
You could also pair a visit with Longview Park’s gardens and views, another outdoor destination in the area.
FAQs
Can you hike on every trail at Sunderbruch Park?
Hiking is allowed on all trails except Jump Line and Kickapoo Down.
Does Sunderbruch Park have a shelter?
Yes. There is one reservable shelter, and it does not have electricity.
Are restrooms available in winter?
Park restrooms generally close for the winter season.