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Photo: GENERAL VIEW OF DAM, DOWNSTREAM SIDE, LOOKING FROM GUIDEWALL - Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock and Dam No. 21, Upper Mississippi River, Quincy, Adams County, IL by Unknown (Public domain) License

Riverview Park

Park · Quincy, Illinois

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 24 ft³/s over 91 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
Use cautionGreat conditions todaycamping-nearbyBarbecue grillPicnic tablesPublic restroom
Editor's Notes
Riverview Park, a park in Quincy, Illinois. Restrooms, picnic tables, grills, slides, swings and a playground on site; visitors come for hiking and picnicking. It is wheelchair-accessible, dog-friendly and kid-friendly.

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 05500000, as of Aug 22, 1:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 24 ft³/s over 91 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
83 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.07 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 24 ft³/s over 91 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Illinois yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge South Fabius River near Taylor, MO (9.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Riverview Park

H: 85° L: 66°
Sunny
Sunny
85°
|
Feels like 86°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
50%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
7.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
73°
3 AM
Clear
69°
6 AM
Clear
66°
9 AM
Sunny
72°
12 PM
Sunny
83°
3 PM
Sunny
85°
6 PM
Sunny
82°
9 PM
Clear
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Riverview Park?
Riverview Park is a park in Quincy, Illinois.
Can you swim at Riverview Park?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Riverview Park rated?
Riverview Park in Quincy, Illinois has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 314 reviews.
What amenities does Riverview Park have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Riverview Park include camping-nearby.

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General Tips:
  • Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
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Location & Contact

Chestnut St & N 2nd St, Quincy, IL 62301

Quincy, Illinois 62301

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Highlights

Picnics

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

Camping nearby🍖 Barbecue grill🧺 Picnic tables🚻 Public restroom🏪 Slides🏪 Swings

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids👶 Good for kids birthday👶 Kid-friendly hikes👶 Playground