Local Activities

Parks

Rapids City has three parks, a public boat ramp, a community center, and maintains its portion of the River Way trail.

River Bend Park is located on top of 17th Street Hill. Picnic tables, outdoor grills, playground equipment, a basketball court, a softball diamond and restroom facilities are included at this park.

Shadow Hill Park is located on top of 12th Street Hill. Here you will find a softball diamond used by the youth of Rapids City and other surrounding small towns. Ball Diamond reservations can be made for weekday use by emailing or calling Village Hall April through September. The park also features swings and rock climbing structure.

Shuler's Shady Grove Park is located at 1st Avenue and 11th Street and includes a boat ramp with parking lot, park, scenic overlook at our gazebo, and a portion of the Great River Trail Bike Path.

Sulphur Creek Park is located on the corner of 14th Street and 4th Avenue. Amenities at the park include Picnic tables, outdoor grill, playground equipment, a basketball court.

Activities

Rapids City President and Board of Trustees invite all Rapids City Seniors 60+ to our 4rd Annual Thanksgiving Senior Appreciation Luncheon. Date: Thursday, November 20th, 2024   Please see details for this event will be posted on the home page under “News & Events” when the event gets closer.

Rapids City President and Board of Trustees invite all Rapids City's First Responders, Active and Retired Military Personnel and Veterans to a free luncheon to honor your services. Date: TBA  Details for this event can be found in flyer form under “News & Events”.

Taekwondo: Chung Kim's Black Belt Academy is held at the Community Center on Tuesday and Thursday. Call Kevin Saathoff at 309-496-9732 for more information.
Beginner: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 
Advanced: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 

Businesses

B & E Home Repair and More 
309-230-0761 - Brent
309-429-0866 - Eric
1202 3rd Avenue
Rapids City, IL 61278
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Bar 84 
309-848-4060
210 11th Street - Suite 2
Rapids City, IL 61278
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Bennett Lighting Maintenance 
309-737-4959
1122 3rd Avenue
Rapids City, IL 61278

 Big River Customs
309-523-3742
409 17th Street
Rapids City, IL 61278
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Brothers Family Restaurant
309-496-2965
1718 2nd Avenue
Rapids City, IL 61278
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Concrete CDMI Contractors
309-791-2265
P.O.Box 130
Port Byron, IL 61275
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DMI Plumbing Services
309-781-4481
210 11th Street
Rapids City Il 61278
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GiLanella's 
309-539-5275
2024 2nd Avenue
Rapids City, IL 61278
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Git-N-Go Convenience Store #13 
309-496-9776
1310 2nd Avenue
Rapids City, IL 61278

Griffith’s Auto Stop
309-496-2200
1212 2nd Avenue #306
Rapids City, IL 61278

Hansen's Artistic Landscaping Inc. 
309-496-2500
510 17th Street
Rapids City, IL 61278

J&J Track Construction
309-496-9131 or 309-781-2771
901 12th Street, Box 430
Rapids City, IL 61278

Lisa's TLC 
309-737-7896
419 14th Street
Rapids City, IL 61278

Lucky Charms Daycare LLC
309-302-0055
308 13TH Street
Rapids City, IL 61278
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McCarty's Precision Auto Pro 
309-496-3202
2028 2nd Avenue
Rapids City, IL 61278 

NextHome QC Reality
309-302-2102
1202 2nd Avenue, P.O. Box 271
Rapids City, IL 61278

Phoenix Corp of the Quad Cities
309-523-3687
1006 Rose Hill Road
Port Byron, IL 61275
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Pulse 84 Energy Station
309-269-2865
210 11th Street
Rapids City IL 61278
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QC Mart
309-302-0070
1726 2nd Avenue
Rapids City, IL 61278
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Rapids City Storage
309-429-0207
1902-2nd Avenue
Rapids City IL 61275

Enrights Rapids City Car Wash
2040 2nd Avenue
Rapids City, IL 61278

Rivers Edge Lawn and Landscaping
309-756-7460
1112 12th Street, PO Box 541
Rapids City, IL 61278

Riverview CBD
309-623-4630
1204 2nd Avenue
Rapids City Il 61275

Salon 84
309-496-2321
1902 2nd Avenue
Rapids City, IL 61278

Strada Communications
309-496-3737
224 13th Street
Rapids City, IL 61278
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TBK Bank, SSB
309-496-1400
1700 2nd Avenue
Rapids City, IL 61278
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Thai Town Café
309-428-5160
403 17th Street
Rapids City, IL 61278
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Treemaster Tree Service 309-737-4517
503 17th Street
Rapids City, IL 61278

The Edge Eatery & Drinkatorium Inc. 
309-496-9873
1802 2nd Avenue
Rapids City, IL 61278
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