Davenport's Vander Veer Lagoon is thick enough for skating as of Feb. 11, 2021 The VanderVeer Lagoon is safe for ice skating as of mid-February, 2021, according to the City of Davenport. Author: Katrina Lamansky Updated: 12:38 PM CST February 12, 2021 DAVENPORT, Iowa — The VanderVeer Lagoon is safe for ice skating as of mid-February, 2021, according to the City of Davenport. The ice in the lagoon has been cleared off for residents who want to partake. The city reminds ice skaters to "keep in mind the frigid temperatures" before going out. The Vander Veer lagoon is located at the corner of Brady Street and West Central Park Avenue in the northeast corner of Vander Veer Park.