Rock Island will soon start looking for a new executive director of the Parks and Recreation Department. Last week, Bill Nelson announced he'll retire this spring.
Nelson came to the city in 1998 after serving as parks director for the city of Stillwater Oklahoma.
And during his tenure here Rock Island completed several major projects, including the construction of the Whitewater Junction water park, expansions of the Fitness and Activity Center, and planning and construction of Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Nelson will retire at the end of April.