Vander Veer Park Lagoon is Open for Skating
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Recently we told you people feeding the water fowl at
Vander Veer Park was probably the reason the lagoon wasn't freezing. If the water is populated by ducks waiting for their next meal they won't migrate, won't leave, and won't let the water freeze over for skaters.
Whether Quad Citians stopped feeding the birds, the ducks naturally migrated, or it's so danged cold, we're happy to report the lagoon is frozen. It's solid and ready for skaters.
⛸⛸Hey, #Davenport, the lagoon at Vander Veer is finally thick enough for skating! Staff has cleared snow off an area for...