Facility Overview
Situated off Kershaw Court in Colona, Illinois, the parking area serving the Colona Park Mobile Home Community provides convenient open-air surface parking primarily tailored for residents, registered guests, and service contractors. The grounds feature flat, ground-level asphalt and concrete parking bays without overhead structures, eliminating vertical height clearance restrictions and effortlessly accommodating standard sedans, large pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and service vans. Its neighborhood-style layout allows for straightforward navigation and maneuvering throughout the residential cul-de-sac and access lanes.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Colona Park is nestled in the eastern sector of the greater Quad Cities metropolitan region, offering a quiet suburban retreat with seamless connections to local recreation, scenic waterways, and dining options. Notable local points of interest include:
- Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park: Located just minutes away (approximately 1.5 miles), offering miles of hiking, biking, fishing, and kayaking trails along the historic canal corridor.
- Rock River & Green River Confluence: A popular regional destination for recreational boating, birdwatching, and angling.
- Downtown Colona & Green River Road Dining: Local eateries, family diners, and neighborhood taverns situated within a 3 to 5-minute drive.
- TPC Deere Run (Silvis): Host of the PGA Tour\'s John Deere Classic, located approximately 5 miles to the northwest (an 8 to 10-minute drive).
- Moline & East Moline Commercial Hubs: Major shopping centers, the Vibrant Arena at The Mark, and riverfront attractions located roughly 15 minutes west via Interstate 80 or Route 84.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Drivers can reach the community via major regional arteries including US-6, IL-84, and Interstate 80 (Exits 7 and 9), connecting easily to Interstate 74 and Interstate 280 across the Quad Cities. Ingress to Kershaw Court is direct and low-congestion, maintaining a calm residential flow. While public municipal transit options in this suburban district are limited, regional rideshare services (Uber and Lyft) actively service the area, providing convenient last-mile connections across Henry and Rock Island counties.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-air, ground-level surface parking without height limiters.
- Direct driveway and curbside parking allocations for residents and invited guests.
- Exterior nighttime street and area lighting for enhanced pedestrian safety.
- Low-traffic residential streets ensuring easy vehicle turning and backing up.
- Accommodates oversized consumer vehicles, including extended-cab pickups and work vans.
- Complimentary parking for authorized residents and approved visitors.
Ideal For
- Residents and community family members seeking convenient doorstep vehicle access.
- Visiting family, friends, and social guests needing quiet, hassle-free neighborhood parking.
- Service personnel, home improvement contractors, and parcel delivery drivers.
- Outdoor recreationists using the area as a residential base for exploring the Hennepin Canal Parkway.
Visitor & Driver Tips
Because Colona Park Mobile Home Community is a private residential setting, parking regulations are enforced to ensure that emergency vehicles and service trucks have unobstructed passage. Visitors should park in designated driveway bays or marked guest zones and refrain from parking on private lawns or blocking neighboring driveways. The posted community speed limit is strictly 10 to 15 MPH to protect pedestrians and children at play. GPS navigation directly to 63 Kershaw Court will bring vehicles right to the residential corridor.
