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table of contents
A Message from Jack armstrong
and tim Dimke........................ 5
Forest City Queen |
Trolley................................. 28
Accessibility |
Fun for all kids.................... 6
Nicholas Conservatory
& Gardens............................. 29
General Information............. 7
Atwood Park & Center.......... 30
Make a Reservation............... 8
Lockwood Park..................... 31
Permits................................. 9
Linda K. White Center........... 32
Locations.......................... 10-11
Community Centers............... 33
Maps.................................. 12-19
Magic Waters........................ 34
Specialty Parks...................... 20
Aquatic Facilities................... 35
Playgrounds | Spray Pads...... 21
Golf Courses..................... 36-37
SkateParks............................ 22
Sportscore Complexes.......... 39
Tennis & Pickleball Courts... 23
Ice FAcilities...................... 40-41
Recreation Paths............... 24-25
Museums............................ 42-45
Canine Corners Dog Parks.... 26
Jobs | Volunteer | Donate..... 46
Boating & fishing................... 27
Customer Service
Locations
Board of Commissioners
Webbs Norman Center
401 S Main St, Rockford
Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–5:00 pm
Sat, closed
Carlson Ice Arena
Perryville and Riverside, Loves Park
Mon–Fri, 8:00 am–8:00 pm
Sat, 8:00 am–12:00 pm
For any questions about the following items, or
anything else regarding the Rockford Park District,
call Customer Service at 815-987-8800.
Information can also be found online at:
rockfordparkdistrict.org.
CONNECT WITH US!
Jack L. Armstrong
Douglas J. Brooks
Ian K. Linnabary
Nate Martin
Tyler Smith
Tim Dimke, Executive Director
Board Meetings
Board meetings are open to the public and
generally held the second and fourth Tuesdays of
the month at 5:00 pm in the Board Room of the
Webbs Norman Center, 401 S. Main St. Citizens
may also make their voices heard by calling
"Citizens Comments" at 815-987-8800, or e-mail
[email protected].
ONLINE rockfordparkdistrict.org
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Jeff Aurand
(815) 398-9092
210 N Mulford Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
Steve Danekas, AAMS
(815) 639-3918
6957 Olde Creek Rd Ste #3110
Rockford, IL 61114
Ron Jeffrey, AAMS
(815) 623-8966
5528 Elevator Rd
Roscoe, IL 61073
Stacy A Brady
(815) 637-1518
5313 N Second St
Loves Park, IL 61111
Mike Donnelly, AAMS
(815) 398-7759
2406 Charles St Suite 1-A
Rockford, IL 61108
Scott Jeffrey
(815) 398-9092
210 N Mulford Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
Pam Cottrill
(815) 227-4301
1634 N Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
William Geske
(815) 637-6850
4021 North Mulford Rd
Rockford, IL 61111
Stew Craig, AAMS
(815) 395-8456
1641 N Alpine Rd Ste 200
Rockford, IL 61107
Tara Harris
(815) 395-0965
3636 East State St
Rockford, IL 61108
Nick Kloster
(815) 623-3624
Main Street Square
5308 Williams Dr
Roscoe, IL 61073
www.edwardjones.com
Member SIPC
Holly Muth
(815) 623-3624
Main Street Square
5308 Williams Dr
Roscoe, IL 61073
Bryan Orvis
(815) 654-1463
4059 N Perryville Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
Shawn Rooney
(815) 397-5169
1463 S Bell School Rd Ste 2
Rockford, IL 61108
a message
From from Jack L. Armstrong and Tim Dimke
n 2012, the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) recognized the
Rockford Park District as THE best park and recreation agency for communities
our size in the United States! We are very fortunate to have such a variety of
active and passive recreation options for you and your family to enjoy life.
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There are ample opportunities for your leisure time and recreation enjoyment. Visit our
nationally acclaimed museums, explore the plants and sculptures at Nicholas Conservatory
& Gardens, enjoy a picnic with your family, take in a free concert, or pursue your passion
for sports.
Please keep and use this Parks & Facilities Guide to refer to often as you access high quality recreational amenities.
It is one of our highest priorities that residents have exceptional parks and recreation facilities, services, and programs at
a reasonable cost, and that you value the services of the Rockford Park District as a good investment of your resources.
Thank you for your continued confidence and support,
Jack L. Armstrong, President
Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners
elcome to the Rockford Park District parks and facility guide. We hope you
will discover there is so MUCH offered by your Park District that you may have
difficulty deciding where to invest your most precious commodity - time.
Citizens expect a certain level of quality, safety, and maintenance at Rockford
Park District parks and facilities, and I would like to be the first to know if you have thoughts
on ways we can improve our services.
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The Rockford region is considered the amateur sports capital of the Midwest. Local amenities
like Sportscore One and Two, Indoor Sports Center, Riverview Ice House and Carlson Ice
Arena, and our five golf courses are tremendous assets other communities our size envy. Magic Waters is a regional
tourism draw, and offers reasonably priced summer entertainment for local citizens. We are one of the few communities
in the state of Illinois with an equestrian center (Lockwood Park). Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens is the third-largest
conservatory in the state, and the outdoor gardens and renovated Eclipse Lagoon are new and improved Rockford
landmarks. Park District museums offer not only world-class exhibits, their ongoing programs and special events make
them wonderful places to explore often throughout the year.
Our 125 neighborhood parks offer you many leisure opportunities, such as picnics and concerts, healthy endeavors such
as walking, bicycling, and running, as well as innovative playgrounds, skate parks, and dog parks.
We hope you will refer to this Park & Facilities Guide often, and treat yourself to the many opportunities to explore
your community as you enjoy life. Detailed information about current hours, special events, and fees can be accessed
through our new web site, www.RockfordParkDistrict.org.
Tim Dimke, Executive Director
Rockford Park District
CONNECT WITH US!
ONLINE rockfordparkdistrict.org
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accessibility | Fun for All Kids
Accessibility
We welcome the opportunity to assist guests with disabilities to enjoy ALL our facilities, programs, and
services. For assistance and information on accessibility, contact the Therapeutic Recreation team at
815-987-8800 (TTY, 888-871-6171), or indicate your disability-related need on your registration form.
Accessibility Grievance Process
The Rockford Park District is a public entity as defined under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), which prohibits the District from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities
in all programs, activities, and services. The Rockford Park District is committed to complying with all
applicable provisions of Title II as well as all other federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to
persons with disabilities.
Any person or authorized representative who believes that the Rockford Park District has discriminated
against them based on their disability by denying access to its programs and services, may file a formal
grievance with the Rockford Park District’s ADA Compliance Officer. For more information, please visit
rockfordparkdistrict.org/allaccess or submit your concern in writing within 30 days to:
ADA Compliance Officer, Rockford Park District
401 S. Main St., Rockford, Illinois 61101
Sign Language Interpreter
Patrons who require the assistance of a sign language interpreter may contact Customer Service at
TTY-888-871-6171, 815-987-8800, or e-mail [email protected]. A minimum of
48 hours advance notice is needed.
Fun For All Kids – Fee Assistance
No child should be denied access to learning an important ability, such as swimming, or developing skills
for a lifetime of enjoyment, due to their inability to pay. The Rockford Park District offers a fee assistance
program called Fun For All Kids (FFAK), which offers 50–75% discounts on program registrations for
those who qualify. Customers of all ages with disabilities who meet fee assistance guidelines and are
residents of the Park District may also be eligible for the fee assistance program. Fee assistance must
be applied for in person at one of our Customer Service locations.
Qualifying FFAK applicants can purchase Fun For All Kids Ticket Packets at a discounted rate. FFAK Ticket
Packets provide individual admissions to a wide variety of Park District programs and facilities. For more
information on how to apply call Customer Service at 815-987-8800.
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General information
Serving the needs of our community
General Information
• A lcoholic beverages are prohibited in parks
and facilities where they are not sold.
No carry-ins allowed.
• Firearms are not permitted in parks.
Smoke Free Illinois Act
To protect the health and safety of all, smoking
is not permitted in Park District buildings and
facilities. Smoking is also prohibited on or within
50 feet of buildings, playgrounds, outdoor
bleachers, and any outdoor concession owned
or operated by the Rockford Park District.
Eagle Eye Park Watch
Please be alert and report
vandalism, safety
hazards, fires, crime,
and undesirable
activities occurring
in your neighborhood
park. The Rockford
Park District Police are
dispatched by the Rockford Police Department.
IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 9-1-1. For
non-emergencies, call 815-966-2900. If you’d
like to have a speaker come to your neighborhood
association meeting, please call Community
Services Officer Lisa Hodges or Detective Teri
Johnson at 815-987-8874.
Please, Don’t Feed the Geese
When geese eat unnatural foods like white bread,
they can get an "angel wing," which prevents
them from flying. Feeding geese also encourages
them to stay put in areas like recreational paths,
sidewalks, and parks.
Geo-caching
Participants are not required to obtain permission
from the Rockford Park District, but please
consider the sensitivity of the area where you
hide your cache. If you decide to use ammunition
boxes as caches, all sides should bear Rockford
Park District issued stickers you can pick up from
Customer Service. For a list of restrictions, please
check out our web site, or pick up a list from
Customer Service.
Photos
On occasion, Rockford Park District staff may
photograph or videotape participants during
Park District programs/classes, events, or at
our facilities. These photos may be used in Park
District publications, advertisements, or videos. If
you do not wish to be photographed, please step
away from the camera or notify the photographer.
Dogs in parks
Dogs are welcome in the parks and on the
recreation paths, but you are responsible to clean
up after them. Look for "Mutt Mitts" dispensers
at rec paths for your convenience. Dogs must be
leashed at all times, in a heeled position (walking
beside you) while in parks or on recreation paths.
CONNECT WITH US!
ONLINE rockfordparkdistrict.org
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Make a Reservation
Reserve a Shelter or Picnic Area
Reservations for the following activities are available at our Customer
Service office. For more information, please call 815-987-8800.
Picnic Shelters & Areas
Picnic Areas
While you may picnic at any of our parks for
free, special occasions might call for an advance
reservation of a shelter or area. Rates vary
by location.
Small (up to 60 people)
Shelters
Medium (60-90 people)
Small (up to 60 people)
Sinnissippi Refrectory (Gazebo)
Wester Park Gazebo
Haight Park Gazebo
Beattie Park Gazebo
Black Hawk Park Shelter C (The Getaway)
Medium (60-90 people)
Aldeen Park Shelter
Alpine Park Shelter 2
Levings Lake Shelter 3
Martin Park Shelter (enclosed)
Park-Er Woods Shelter
Southwest Community Park Shelters –
East and West (separate rentals)
Washington Park Shelter
Black Hawk Park Area 1
Alpine Park Areas 2, 4, 6, 8 & 9
Sinnissippi Park Areas 4 & 5
Alpine Park Areas 1, 5, & 7
Black Hawk Park Area 4
Large (90-120 people)
Black Hawk Park Areas 2 & 5
Sinnissippi Park Area 2
X-Large (120-200 people)
Alpine Park Area 3
Sinnissippi Park Area 3
Softball diamonds
Practice-level unlit ball diamonds in area parks
are reservable April-September for practice
times. Reservations can be made online
(rockfordparkdistrict.org) or at the Customer
Service Office.
Large (90-120 people)
Dahlquist Park Shelter
X-Large (120-200 people)
Alpine Park Shelter 1
Anna Page Park Shelter
Fair Grounds Park Shelter
Levings Lake Park Shelters 1 & 2
Searls Park Shelter
Olson Swedish Heritage Park Shelter
XX-Large (200+ people)
Black Hawk Park Shelter A
Sinnissippi Park Twin Shelters
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PHONE 815-987-8800 TTY 888-871-6171
Permits
Permits Needed
Special use of a park
Any group or organization wishing to use a park
for purposes other than a picnic must apply for a
Special Use Permit. The Rockford Park District
will assist in providing (on a fee and availability
basis) this equipment: showmobiles, bleachers,
picnic tables.
Garden plots
Grow your own vegetables and flowers at
Lockwood Park, Churchill Park, or the Johnson
Tract on Spring Brook Rd. We roto-till your plot
in preparation for your planting. Requests for
un-renewed spots will be taken at the Customer
Service office. If we receive more requests than
available plots, a lottery will be conducted for
plot assignments in early April.
Metal detectors
To search for buried treasure in the parks (or dig
up spare change), you must first obtain a metal
detecting permit from the Customer Service
Office. In addition to the permit, you’ll receive
tips on digging and replacing the hole, as well
as regulations regarding the use of metal
detectors in the parks.
Model airplanes
To use the Rockford Flight Field at 3215 Harrison
Rd. (west of Meridian Rd.), you must be a member
of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA),
pay the membership fee to join the Rock Valley
R/C Flyers Club, and obtain a permit from
Customer Service.
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Aldeen Park
Alpine Hills Park
Alpine Meadows Park
Alpine Park
Andrews Memorial Park
Atwood Park
Atwood Estates Park
Auburn HS Tennis Courts
Barbour School Park
Beattie Park
Beattie Playground
Belden St. Park
Beyer Stadium
Black Hawk Park
Bloom School Park
Booker Washington Park
Bresler Park
Brookview School Park
Brown Park
Carlson–Nelles Park
Churchill Park
Collins Park
Conklin School Park
Dahlquist Park
Dennis School Park
Earl F. Elliot Park
Ekberg-Pine Manor Park
Evergreen School Park
Fairgrounds Park
Forest Hills View Park
Franz Park
Froberg School Park
Gambino Park
Garfield Ave. Park
Gregory School Park
Guilford Center Park
Guilford Tennis Center
Haight Park
Hall Memorial Park
Harmon Playfield
Haskell Park
Highland Park
Huffman Park
Hunter Park
Illinois Street Park
Ingersoll Centennial Park
Ingersoll Memorial Park
Jamestown Park
Joe Marino Park
Johnson Tract/Garden Plots
Kaye Anderson Park
Ken-Rock Park
Kennedy-Haight School Park
Keye-Mallquist Park
Landstrom Park
Lathrop School Park
Levings Park
Lewis Lemon School Park
Liberty Park
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623 N Alpine Rd
4402 Larson Ave
4880 Marjoram Ct.
950 Alpine Rd
850 N Central Ave.
2685 New Milford School Rd.
Halverson Dr. & Rockview Rd.
5110 Auburn St
1506 Clover Ave.
401 N Main St.
1251 Rural St.
2337 Belden St.
311 15th Ave.
101 15th Ave.
2901 Pelham Rd.
500 Blake St.
3610 Liberty Dr
1788 Madron Rd.
2010 N Main St.
822 S. Pierpont Ave.
2002 7th Ave.
1406 River Bluff Blvd
3000 Halsted Rd.
3251 Oak Grove Ave.
730 Lincoln Park Blvd.
880 S Lyford Rd.
3750 Balsam Ln.
4057 Prairie Rd.
450 Kilburn Av.
4015 Pepper Dr.
3210 School St.
4551 20th St.
4401 Pepper Dr
1028 Garfield Ave.
4820 Carol Ct.
5824 Guilford Rd.
5702 Spring Creek Rd.
451 Lafayette Ave.
Euclid Ave. & Linden St.
1924 East Gate Pkwy.
450 N Church St
3011 Rural St
2302 Huffman Blvd
6689 Barrick Dr
4500 Illinois St, Loves Park
315 S. First St.
101 Daisyfield Rd
1823 Sandy Hollow Rd.
102 N Water St
5085 Spring Brook Rd.
6761 LeaOak Dr.
2930 Bildahl St.
4590 N Rockton Ave
1702 11th St.
3450 Landstrom Rd.
2600 Clover Ave.
1420 S. Pierpont Ave.
1993 Mulberry St
1555 Morgan St.
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Playground
Between library & Rock River
5201 Safford Rd.
5101 Louisa St., Loves Park
Between Luther Center & Rock River
650 Montague Rd.
2175 Arnold Ave.
2021 Hawthorne Dr
5600 Park Ridge Rd., Loves Park
3805 Rural St
3782 Springwheat
5650 Grove Hill Rd.
5350 Windsor Rd., Loves Park
950 Seminary St.
1325 Johnston Ave.
701 4th Ave.
7901 Harlem Rd
2420 Oxford St
3102 N Springfield Ave.
6700 Claremont St.
3716 Scarlet Oak Dr.
602 E Riverside Blvd, Loves Park
3317 Ridge Ave
West bank Rock River, north of Auburn St
South of Illinois St, east bank Rock River
871 Sandy Hollow Rd.
3215 Harrison Rd.
1875 N. Mulford Rd.
3621 Westgate Pkwy.
903 S. Meridian
Kishwaukee St. & Brooke Rd
6540 Garrett Ln
2249 Sawyer Rd.
4950 Safford Rd.
235 Evelyn Ave. Loves Park
1401 N Second St
1354 N Second St
2005 Sixth St.
527 S. Henrietta
871 S. Horace Ave.
126 Lane St.
3151 Perryville Rd.
2004 Ogilby Rd.
315 LaClede Ave.
2815 Overdene Ave
3701 Green Dale Dr.
2780 Swanson Pkwy.
1128 Russell Ave
2411 S. Main St.
825 10th Ave.
815 N Rockton Av
4249 N Main St
2124 25th St.
3001 Harney Ct.
2800 Wendy Lane
1130 Preston St.
202 N Water St
814 N Main St
1701 Huffman Blvd
6230 Minns Dr, Loves Park
Picnic Areas
Library Esplanade
Lockwood Park
Loves Park Playground
Luther Esplanade
Mandeville Park
Mariposa Dr. Park
Marsh School Park
Martin Park
Maud Johnson School Park
Meadows of Spring Brook
Mulford Crest Park
Mullins–Pebble Creek Park
Nelson Park
NW Community Center Park
Northwestern Park
Olson Park
Oxford Park
Page Conservatrion Forest
Park-er–Woods Park
Puri Park
Ray Wantz Memorial Park
Ridge Ave. Park
River Park
Riverby Park
Riverdahl School Park
Rock Valley Flight Field
Rockford Arboretum
Rolling Green School Park
Roy Gayle Park
Sabrooke Park
Saturn Park
Sawyer Rd. Park
Searls Park
Shorewood Park
Sinnissippi Park
Sinnissippi Riverfront Park
Sixth Street Playground
South Henrietta Ave. Park
South Horace Park
South Park
Southeast Community Park
Southwest Community Park
Stiles School Park
Summerdale Park
Swan Hillman School Park
Swanson Park West
Talcott-Page Memorial Park
Taylor Park
Tenth Ave. Park
Terry Lee Wells Memorial Park
The Oaks Park
Twenty-Fifth St. Park
Twin Sisters Park
Vandercook School Park
Water Works Park
Waterside Plaza
Wester Park
Williams Sports Field
Willow Creek Greenway
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Locations
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NorthWest
Rockford | Loves Park | Machesney Park
Huffman
01
Brown
park
Talcott-Page
Sinnissippi
Riverfront
park
Williams
memorial park
02
Auburn
03
Harkins
Aquatic
Center
04
park
River
Garfield Ave.
P l ayg rou n d
Riverby
park
sports field
park
Nicholas
Discovery
Center
Conservatory
& GArdens
Museum
Terry Lee Wells
memorial park
Fair Grounds
park
05
park &
Golf Course
Museum
park
06
Kilb
(Anna) Page
07
Sinnissippi
Burpee
Wester
urn
Riverside
Conservation
Forest
Searls
park
08
Belden
09
park
Safford
10
Lockwood
Rock Valley
Auburn High School
11
park
Springfield
Flight Field
Tennis Courts
Northwest
Community
Center
Bresler
park
p l ayg rou n d
12
Andrews (John)
Ingersoll
13
Stiles School
Memorial park
Golf Course &
Learning Links
Franz
park
park
West State
14
Washington Park
Community Center
15
A
12
Owen Center
Auburn
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Rockford | Loves Park | Machesney Park
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02
03
N 2nd
Elmwood
04
Sportscore One
SP o r TS C OMPLE X &
VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
Ray Wantz
Memorial
The Oaks
Kennedy
05
park
PARK
park
Sand
park &
pool
06
Riverside
Martin
Summerdale
Ridge Ave.
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park
09
Landstrom
park
Oxford
park
08
Hil
Shorewood
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Fo
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North Main/Route 2
Conklin School
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Loves Park
park
park
10
Illinois
Street
Park
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Sprin
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12
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Beattie
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Park
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Waterside
N2
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Haskell
Riverview
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Northeast
Rockford | Loves Park | Machesney Park
SkateWorks
01
Alpine
Sk atepark
02
Willow Creek
g ree n way
Harlem
03
N 2nd
04
Mullins
North Main/Route 2
05
06
Park
Sand Park
Pool
Alpine
Meadows
07
P l ayg rou n d
Johnson
Tract
08
Garden
Plots
Pep
per
Fo
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Hil
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Alpine
Riverside
10
Forest Hills View
Landstrom
11
Spri
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Park
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Brookview
School
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Bloom School
P l ayg rou n d
Guilford
N2
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B
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Aldeen
Highland
Park
A
Marsh
Maud School
Johnson P a r k
School
Park
Haight
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14
Gambino
Park
park
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Northeast
Rockford | Loves Park | Machesney Park
Perryville
01
02
Harlem
03
Olson
Park
04
Carlson Ice
05
Arena
Mulford Crest
06
park
Riverside
Sp
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ring
Sportscore Two
of Spring
Brook
Park
Guilford
Tennis
07
Meadows
Kaye Anderson
and Indoor
Sports Center
08
90
ook
09
Center
Hunter
10
Park
Aldeen
Rockford
Arboretum
11
Perryville
Mulford
Golf Club &
Practice Center
12
Guilford
13
Bell School
Saturn
park
Guilford Center
School
Park
90
14
East S tate
Midway Village
15
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SouthWest
Rockford
West State
01
Park-er-Woods
02
park
Comly
Winnebago
20
03
Hall Memorial
park
Cunningham
04
Weldon
06
Meridian
05
07
08
Kelley
09
10
11
Mon
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12
13
Severson
14
15
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SouthWest
Rockford
West State
Springfield
rth
Joe Marino
Park
Park
Booker
Washington
Park
Morgan
park
park
Mandeville
South
Henrietta Ave
Northwestern
park
Park
Nelson
park
Park
Barbour School
Black Hawk
P l ayg rou n d
15th
park
P l ayg rou n d
20
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03
04
South
Beyer
Lathrop
School
Stadium
N 2nd / Kishwaukee
Levings
Ingersoll
Centennial
Tinker Swiss P a r k
cot tage museum
Liberty
Dennis School
M
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park
park
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01
No
Davis
Water
Works
park
park
Ingersoll
Lewis Lemon
Community Center
Carlson-Nelles
South
Horace
Golf Course &
Learning Links
in
Central
Ma
Washington
park Communit y Center
05
06
07
P l ayg rou n d
Southwest
Harrison
Communit y park
08
Sixth St
p l ayg rou n d
South Main
20
Evergreen School
10
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P l ayg rou n d
09
Pr
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12
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Ma
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So
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Fitzgerald
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SouthEast
Rockford | Cherry Valley
East State Dahlquist
01
park
Morgan
Churchill
park
N 2nd
Tinker Swiss
Cottage
Museum
03
park
Alpine Hills
Taylor
11th
Black Hawk
park
Sawyer Rd
05
park
Broadway
15th
04
KeyeMallquist
park
Rolling Green
School
Harmon
ie
air
Ken-Rock
South Main
p l ayg rou n d
Sandy Hollow
Park
golf course
Swan
Hillman
school
p l ayg rou n d
Riverdahl School
P l ayg rou n d
08
Kishwaukee
07
P l ay f iel d
P l ayg rou n d
Harrison
Sabrooke
Park
Twenty-fifth St.
p l ayg rou n d
Pr
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Twin Sister Hills
Tenth Ave
p l ayg rou n d
Michigan
park
les
20th
Montague
02
Char
20
09
Sandy Hollow
20
Jamestown
Park
Froberg
School
Puri
Park
P l ayg rou n d
10
11th
11
20th
Samuelson
12
Atwood
park
ESTATES
PLAY G ROUND
Blackhawk
Atwood
13
park
Be
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SouthEast
Rockford | Cherry Valley
East State
Earl F. Elliot
Alpine
Flodin Boys
& Girls Club
park
01
Park and
golf
course
02
A t E a r l F.
Elliot Park
Gregory School
P l ayg rou n d
Alpine
Charles
90
Bell School
Newburg
03
04
Magic Waters
Miraposa
Waterpark
Park
05
Harrison
Vandercook School
39
20
p l ayg rou n d
Swanson
Ekberg-Pine Manor
park west
park
Southeast
communit y park
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Sandy Hollow
08
Mulford
Perryville
39
20
09
Riv
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11
12
Blackhawk
13
Perryville
39
14
Blomberg
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Specialty Parks
Sinnissippi Music Shell
1401 N. Second St. | Rockford
The Music Shell is an acoustic amphitheater,
which can accommodate as many as 700 on
benches, and up to 3,000 on the terraces and
lawn. A favorite spot of many local congregations
and arts organizations, the Music Shell in
Sinnissippi Park hosts a wide variety of events
throughout the summer season. For information
on renting the music shell, call 815-987-1605.
Lawn Sports at
Wester Park
814 N. Main St. | Rockford
Wester Park contains two croquet courts, four
shuffleboard courts, and two horseshoe pits, on
.88 acres. Keys to the Park equipment locker may
be borrowed from the Customer Service Office
during business hours. Call 815-987-8800
(TTY, 888-871-6171) for more information.
May be reserved for family and group use.
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Horseshoes at
Dahlquist Park
3251 Oak Grove Ave. | Rockford
Eleven clay horseshoe courts are located within
Dahlquist Park, across the walking path from
the Shelter House. Courts are open to the public,
although reserved Tuesday evenings for league
play and some weekends for tournament play.
Disc Golf at
Anna Page Park
3102 N. Springfield Ave. | Rockford
(northeast of the shelter building)
Discover the fun and challenge of Frisbee® Golf!
Instead of clubs, play 36 holes with a disc. No cost
to play; players need to bring their own discs.
Considered by players to be one of the finest disc
golf courses in the Midwest. Course #1 (east) is
a beautiful long course with concrete tee-pads,
open fairways, and pins in tight areas close to
trees and shrubs. Course #2 (west) presents its
own challenges with tight wooded fairways
and elevation changes.
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Playgrounds | Spray Pads
Getaway Teen Playground
101 15th Ave. | Rockford
A place for teens built by teens! Ages 11-18 have
priority here, with a large stage and dance floor,
a changeable maze, an obstacle course, teen size
swings, three slides, and a cozy treehouse. Special
events are offered during the summer months,
with supervised activities upon request.
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Playground at
CherryVale Mall
7200 Harrison Ave. | Cherry Valley
(located on the main level,
next to Sears)
Come visit the Rockford Park District’s indoor
children’s soft play area in CherryVale Mall! This
vibrant play area for ages 7 and under (and under
42" tall) is open to the public year-round at no
charge during regular mall hours.
Paulyground in Alpine Park
4310 Newburg Rd. | Rockford
The popular playground, in memory of Mike Pauly
- Rockford Park District employee, is an expansive
playground with equipment accessible to children
of all abilities. It is located in Alpine Park.
Spray Pads
The Rockford Park District activates spray pads
at certain area parks as a way of helping area
residents beat the heat. Spray pads are active
at the following locations:
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Beattie Playground
Black Hawk Park
Bloom School Playground
Brown Park
Churchill Park
Dahlquist Park
S. Henrietta Park
Harmon Park
Keye-Mallquist Park
Liberty Park
Washington Park
Mandeville Park
Should a citizen want a spray pad to be activated,
they should call 815-987-8800 (between
Memorial Day and Labor Day) when the heat
index is at least 85 degrees. For more information
about a specific spray pad, please call Customer
Service at 815-987-8800.
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SkateParks
p.14 | L-1
SkateWorks
p.19 | X-2
Flodin
p.17 | P-2
WPCC
p.18 | I-2
Churchill
photo: andre Balka
SkateWorks at Harlem
Community Center
Washington Park Community
Center Skatepark
9400 Forest Hills Rd. | Machesney Park
3617 Delaware St. | Rockford
The area’s first free outdoor skatepark with
an assortment of ramps, rails, ledges, halfpipe, and other challenging obstacles for fans
of rollerblading, skateboarding, and bikes.
SkateWorks is a joint project of the Harlem
Community Center, City of Loves Park, Village
of Machesney Park, and Rockford Park District.
The Washington Park Community Center
skatepark offers a variety of custom built ramps
as well as hands-on training for youth ages 5-18
enrolled in programs at WPCC. This skatepark is
also a green initiative – an old tennis court and
other recycled ramps were used as the foundation
of the park.
The Skatepark at
Flodin Boys & Girls Club
Churchill Park Skatepark
990 Mill Rd. | Cherry Valley
Churchill Park Skatepark was initially built in
2009 in response to neighborhood needs. The
skate park grew in popularity, and in October
2012 a new bank, euro-gap, and 21-foot rail
were built thanks to numerous volunteers and an
ongoing collaboration between the Rockford Park
District, Keith Creek Neighborhood Association,
and Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Designed with beginners to advanced skaters in
mind, this 17,000-square-foot skate park includes:
manual pads, stairset with a handrail, hips, banks,
transitions, and three ten-foot quarter-pipes.
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Tennis & PickleBall Courts
p.15 | n-10
Guilford
p.15 | W-6
ISC
p.12 | J-4
Sinnissippi
p.13 | V-9
LOves Park
We currently have 94 tennis courts located in neighborhood parks.
Pickleball and neighborhood tennis courts are open for play on a first
come, first served basis. To reserve a court for a large group, contact
the Rockford Park District tennis office at 815-962-7469.
Guilford Tennis Center
Sinnissippi Pickleball Courts
5702 Spring Creek Rd. | Rockford
815-987-8807
1401 N. Second St. | Rockford
The Guilford Tennis Center, a 14-court tennis
facility with windscreens and lights for evening
play, is ready for some outstanding tennis action
each summer. The Rockford Park District partners
with the Forest City Tennis Center to offer youth
and adult tennis lessons. FCTC manages and staffs
all tennis lessons and programs.
Drop-in Pickleball at
Indoor Sports Center
8800 E. Riverside Blvd. | Loves
Park
Drop-in pickleball is also available indoors
for ages 14 and older for a small fee at
the Indoor Sports Center. For more
information, call 815-885-1135.
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Two tennis courts at Sinnissippi Park were
converted to six pickleball courts so that local
pickleball players would have a place to play this
fast-growing sport. Pickleball is a played
on a badminton court with the net lowered to
34 inches at the center. It is played with a
perforated plastic baseball (similar to a whiffle
ball) and wood or composite paddles. It is easy
for beginners to learn, but can develop into
a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for
experienced players.
Loves Park Playground
Pickleball Courts
5101 Louisa st. | Loves Park
Six pickleball courts were installed at Loves Park
Playground in June 2012.
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Recreation Paths
Stroll, jog, run, pedal, roll, or skate your way to healthy exercise on any of
the area’s many recreation paths. Maps of Winnebago County paths are
available at Rockford Park District and Winnebago County Forest Preserve
District facilities, public libraries, and area bike shops.
Major Paths
Rock River Recreation Path
Cherry Valley Path
10.0-mile path
1.43-mile path
Follows the Rock River north from Davis Park to
Machesney Park Mall area
Between Swanson Pkwy. and Valley Woods Dr. in
Cherry Valley
Mel Anderson Memorial Path
Sportscore Two Path
3.0-mile path
0.59-mile path
Along Kent Creek between Talcott-Page and
Lockwood parks
Connects Sportscore Two to the northeast branch
YMCA and Riverhawks Stadium
Multi-Use Trail System
Anna Page Park Trails | 3102 N. Springfield Ave. | Rockford
Open in Fall 2012, Page Park trails means one mile of new trails for mountain bike use, and an additional
1,170 feet of new equestrian trails. The new trail concept complements existing equestrian trail
activities, and encompasses five miles of connecting trails winding through two parks, Anna Page Park
and Lockwood Park (5201 Safford Rd. – Rockford).
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Recreation Paths
Major Paths in
Neighborhood Parks
Partner Paths
• Dahlquist Park – 0.43-mile walking path
• P erryville Path – 14.9-mile path following
Perryville north from Home Depot to Rock Cut
State Park
The following park paths are in residential areas,
so please be courteous if parking along the street.
• Landstrom Park – 0.75-mile paved path
• Brown Park – 0.5-mile paved path
• Wantz Park – 0.5-mile path
• Mulford Crest Park – 0.46-mile paved path
• Levings Park – 1.3-mile paved roadway
• Haight Park – 0.32-mile path
idway Village Museum Loop –
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The Rockford Park District is also a partner in other
paths, many of which are part of the 525-mile
Grand Illinois Trail.
• C harles Street Community Path –
1.7-mile path on the south side of Charles
Street between Quentin Dr. and Perryville Rd.
• W
illow Creek Path – 1.57-mile path along
Willow Creek connecting Harlem High School
and Rock Cut State Park
• R ock Cut Path – 1.25-mile path extends
Perryville Rd. to the Pierce Lake Dam; continues
east for 2.3 miles on park roads to Olson Beach
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Canine Corners Dog Parks
Map: p.19 | Grid: W-1
Elliot
p.15 | U-1
Olson
p.12 | J-10
Searls
Canine Corners Dog Parks are
great places to let your dog off the
leash to play, run, and socialize.
These parks are open year-round
OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS
from dawn to dusk, and they are
fenced so that dogs are safely
contained off-leash, with brush and paths for a great field experience.
An annual or semi-annual pass (in the form of a visible dog tag) is required
for all dogs using the park. You must register in person at either of the
Rockford Park District Customer Service locations. Proof of current rabies
vaccination is required at the time of registration; bring a copy of the rabies
paperwork from your veterinarian or rabies tag.
Locations
Elliot Park
Searls Park
888 S. Lyford Rd. | Rockford
(accessible from Maintenance
Shop entrance)
4950 Safford Rd. | Rockford
(opposite the ball diamonds)
Features two fenced 2-acre areas with parking
nearby. Shelter is provided in the south area;
water is available in the north area.
Olson Park
Canine Corners at Searls Park is one of the largest
fenced in public dog parks in Illinois. This 24-acre
site features three fenced areas, two of which are
wooded with trails. Parking is available in front of
the dog park, and water is available at the shelter.
7901 Harlem Rd. | Loves Park
(near the southeast corner of
Rock Cut State Park)
This 6.5-acre site is a wooded/open field area with
a small creek running through it. The area includes
a shelter and dog rinsing station.
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Boating & Fishing
Boat Ramps
There are four Rockford Park District sites
from which to launch:
• Sportscore One – 1288 Elmwood Rd.
• S outh Park – 126 Lane St. behind
St. Elizabeth Center
• Martin Park – Park Ridge Rd. and Sheridan Dr.
• R iverview Park (Just north of Riverview
Ice House) – 324 N. Madison St.
Docks
• T here are short-term boat tie-ups and docking
available at Beattie Park and Waterside
Plaza in downtown Rockford
• N ew docks for tie-up are located at Luther
Center/Rockford Public Library (end of
Mulberry Street) and just outside Nicholas
Conservatory & Gardens (1354 N. 2nd Street).
• D ock at Riverfront Museum Park (in May),
behind Burpee Museum, near the River Walk
• Seasonal docks are installed in the spring
(April/May) and removed in the fall
(October/November)
• Sportscore One docks remain in year-round
• A twood Park features a canoe/kayak landing
on the Kishwaukee River
For other boat launch points, local rivers and recreation
associated with canoeing, check out the Winnebago
County Forest Preserve District web site.
Fishing
Catch your dinner from many parks along the Rock
River, the Kishwaukee River, Kent Creek, or Levings
Lake. Try your line at Sportscore One, Martin,
Shorewood, Sinnissippi, Riverview, Beattie, Davis,
Atwood, Black Hawk, South, or Anna Page parks.
The Luther and Library esplanades are also good
spots. Levings Park, Sportscore One, and Martin
Park provide lakes and lagoons for fishing. Levings
Lake is regularly stocked with catfish, and has
wheelchair accessible parking spaces and dock.
Wheelchair Accessible
Dock Locations:
• David F. Johnson Accessible Fishing Pier located along the Rock River, just south of the
Auburn Street bridge. Once completed, the
accessible pier will be accessed via the Rock
River Recreation Path and wheelchair parking
is nearby.
• Levings Lake
• Waterside Plaza
Other Fishing Information
• A fishing license is required, and may be
obtained at local bait shops (not available
through the Rockford Park District)
• B oating, canoeing, and fishing guides are
available at the Rockford Park District and
Winnebago County Forest Preserve facilities.
Regional Activity Center (RAC)
at Windsor Lake
7212 N. Alpine Rd. | Loves Park | 815-636-9066
Paddle and Trail partners with the Rockford Park District to run a Regional Activity Center (RAC) at Windsor Lake. The
RAC offers water programs such as kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding. Windsor Lake is open to the
public for catch-and-release fishing, along with leagues and derbies. Non-motorized boating on Windsor Lake will
only be available through rental options at Paddle and Trail. In the winter, RAC is the place for Cross Country Ski and
Snowshoe Rentals along with snowshoeing classes and special winter hikes.
For more information about hours of operation, cost, lessons, and activities, call 855-752-9688 or visit paddleandtrail.com.
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Forest City Queen | Trolley
Map: p.13 | Grid: P-15
324 N. Madison St. | Rockford | 815-987-8894
All aboard! Departing from downtown Rockford, by rail and by "sail,"
you’ll discover interesting tidbits about the early history of our
community while enjoying a ride on the Trolley Car 36 track trolley or
the Forest City Queen riverboat. Both the trolley and the riverboat are
completely wheelchair accessible, however Trolley Car 36 is limited to
two full size wheelchairs per ride.
The Forest City Queen gives you an up close and
personal glimpse of some of the most stately
homes gracing the banks of the Rock River. You
will hear about Rockford’s humble beginnings
on the Rock River and its continuing influence
today. A variety of cruise options are available,
from hourly narration tours, private rentals,
family-style picnics, and Ski Broncs performances,
to elegant dining. Select cruises also stop at
Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens.
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Board Trolley Car 36 at the Trolley Station in
Riverview Park, ride along Madison Street beside
the scenic Rock River Recreation Path, stop for a
brief visit at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens,
travel to the Symbol, then turn around and
return to the Trolley Station.
PHONE 815-987-8800 TTY 888-871-6171
Nicholas Conservatory
& GArdens
Map: p.12 | Grid: H-4
1354 N. 2nd St. | Rockford | 815-987-8858
Situated along the banks of our beautiful Rock River, Nicholas Conservatory
& Gardens brings the tropics to the Midwest. The facility is the third largest
conservatory in Illinois, offering an 11,000-square-foot plant exhibition area
complete with water features, seating areas, and sculptures, all in a tropical
plant setting. The beauty continues outdoors with the newly restored
Eclipse Lagoon, complete with two fountains and a waterfall, pedestrian
bridge, patio areas, and walkway connecting the Conservatory to the
Sinnissippi Rose Garden.
Featuring . . .
• Changing seasonal floral displays and special events
• Educational programs and field trips where children learn the importance of plants and sustainability
• Special workshops and lecture series for adults
• The perfect place for small weddings, receptions, business meetings
• Garden Gate Gifts for that special gift
• A 4,300-square-foot green roof garden
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ATWOOD PARK & CENTER
Outdoor Recreation | Birds of Prey | Camps
Map: p.18 | Grid: J-18
2685 New Milford School Rd. | Rockford
815-874-7576
Historic Seth B. Atwood Park, commonly referred
to as Atwood, encompasses woodland, prairie,
river, and marsh habitats. It contains 334 acres
of land with approximately one mile of the
Kishwaukee River flowing through it. There are
a variety of ecosystems, ranging from new forest
growth to climax forests of oak, hickory, and
walnut, from a marsh area to a large quarry,
from a restored prairie to a dry creek bed where students and campers
can look for fossils.
Atwood Center serves as a visitor’s center, providing guests the
opportunity to take self-guided hikes through Atwood Park, witness
scheduled feeding times at the Birds of Prey exhibit, and ask questions or
interact with Birds of Prey volunteers and Atwood Center staff.
Refurbished in 2012, the FREE accessible Birds of Prey exhibit is unique to
the northern Illinois/southern Wisconsin area; this exhibit features up-close
views of raptors. Only a few accessible tree houses exist in Illinois, and we
have one of them! Atwood Center
is climate-controlled and consists
of a large dining area complete
with a stone fireplace and beautiful
views of the park, two classrooms,
a nature display area, two bunk
rooms, separate bathrooms and
showers, and private teachers’
sleeping and bath quarters.
For rental information, call
815-874-7576.
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Lockwood park
Children’s Farm & Trailside Equestrian Centre
Map: p.12 | Grid: G-9
5201 Safford Rd. | Rockford | 815-987-8809
Located just minutes from downtown Rockford, this affordable,
family-friendly facility promotes healthy, positive interactions between
people and animals. There are 146 acres with a 15-mile multi-use trail
system (no motorized vehicles) winding through both Lockwood Park
and neighboring Anna Page Park. In addition to the Equestrian Centre,
Lockwood Park is home to the Children’s Farm, Lockwood Observatory,
picnic shelters, and two playgrounds.
Featured Activities
(April–October)
• Horseback rides on the trails
• Pony ring
• Tractor-drawn hay rides
• Riding lessons and summer camps
• special events
Children’s Farm
The Children’s Farm is home to a variety of animals
including pigs, a llama, sheep, goats, cats, rabbits,
ducks, and a donkey. Please help us keep the
animals healthy – do not feed the animals in
the park (unless purchasing approved feed at
Children’s Farm).
Native American Village
Lockwood Observatory
Where else can you get this view of the sun, moon
and stars? The Rockford Amateur Astronomers Inc.
holds free public viewing sessions at dusk every
2nd and 4th Saturday, weather permitting. Group
tours and classes are also available.
NEW! Native American Village will imitate an
actual native settlement, including a long home,
several wigwams, a medicine wheel garden,
vegetable and herb gardens, and drying racks.
Various tribes from the Woodland Nations will
be represented. Classes and demonstrations
will begin in June 2013.
Call 815-964-6457 or check out their web site
for more information:
www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/lockwood
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Linda K. White Center
Map: p.14 | Grid: J-15
Located in Aldeen Park
623 N. Alpine Rd. | Rockford
Aldeen Park encompasses 92 acres of maple-oak woodland, prairie,
and creek habitat. Since 1965 the park has been a great location for
outdoor activity to include hiking trails, a baseball diamond, and a
reserveable picnic shelter for family and group gatherings.
During the school-year months, the Therapeutic Recreation
Department provides various programs for people with
disabilities of all ages. From June to August, the Center is home to Nature Quest, a summer day camp
for children ages 5-10, providing typical camp activities such as outdoor cooking, archery, hiking, games,
crafts, and tie-dyeing.
The Linda K. White Center has a great room with capacity for 75, a kitchen, an accessible and reservable
fire ring area, and many other accessible features. It is also available for rental by private groups.
For more information, contact the Therapeutic Recreation Office at 815-987-1606.
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And our close partnerships with specialty care centers –
like Illinois Neurological Institute and the Joslin Diabetes
Center – help us offer our patients the best care available
in northern Illinois.
When you need the best care around, visit one of our
convenient PromptCare locations:
4423 Manchester Drive
Southwest Corner of
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Rockford, IL 61109
815-394-1391
9951 Rock Cut Crossing
Route 173 at Forest Hills
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in Loves Park
815-639-8500
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Community Centers
Lewis Lemon | Washington Park
Lewis Lemon
Community Center
Map: p.17 | Grid: S-1
Washington Park
Community Center
Map: p.17 | Grid: p-2
1993 Mulberry St. | Rockford, IL
815-962-8069
3617 Delaware St. | Rockford, IL
815-987-1612
Fun, safe, cooperative program between the
Rockford Park District and Rockford Public
School District #205. The Center offers an after
school program, teen program, summer camps,
sports teams in flag football and basketball,
recreational activities, arts and crafts, and
meeting new friends.
Since 1958, Washington Park Community Center
has been a safe place for families to have fun
and grow together, providing a wide range of
activities for all ages. Enjoy our multi-purpose
room, weight room, computer lab, gymnasium,
and teen center. Memberships available. For
rental info, call 815-987-1612.
Featured Activities:
• After School Program
Featured Activities:
• After School Program
• Summer Camps
• School Days Out Programs
• Team Sports – basketball, flag football
• Summer Camps
• Youth and Teen programming
• Team Sports – basketball, flag football
During the school year, first through fifth graders
have the opportunity to participate in the 21st
Century program, which offers help in reading,
math, and science.
• Open Gym
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• Youth and Teen programming
Washington Park Community Center is also
home to the Winnebago County Housing
Authority Central Office, which offers housing
assistance and job skills training.
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Magic Waters
Waterpark
Map: p.19 | Grid: W-3
7820 CherryVale N. Blvd. | Cherry Valley
815-96-MAGIC • TOLL FREE - 800-373-1679
magicwaterswaterpark.com
Rockford Park District operates this family-friendly waterpark with high
standards for safety, cleanliness, and customer service. Magic Waters offers
season passes, group packages, birthday parties, company outings, and
special events throughout the season.
Attractions include:
• Tsunami Bay – Illinois’ largest wave pool
• D ouble Dare Drop Speed Slides –
heart-pounding 75-foot drop; two slides
• The Abyss – dark, thrilling, enclosed tube ride
• Splash Blaster – Water-coaster thrill ride
• T yphoon Terror – Four-person adventure
tube ride!
• T ropical Twister Body Slides – three fivestory tall slides that will twist and splash you
at speeds up to 30 miles per hour
• P aradise Pipelines – Glassy smooth tube
slides; two exciting, winding courses
• Little Lagoon – Kids play pool
• Tiki Island – a water play structure with three
water slides
• S plash Magic River – relax as you travel on
your tube
• And more!
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Aquatic facilities
Pools | Levings Lake
The Rockford Park District operates and programs several aquatic facilities
for the benefit of citizens of all ages to enjoy and access. Concessions
are available at all aquatic facilities. We also offer a number of youth and
adult swimming programs. Typically open mid-June through mid-August,
weather permitting.
Alpine Pool
Sand Park Pool
Map: p.19 | Grid: N-2
Map: p.14 | Grid: H-7
4310 Newburg Rd. | Rockford
815-987-8804
1041 E. Riverside Blvd. | Loves Park
815-987-8806
This location has an "L" shaped pool ranging from
3 feet to 12 feet deep, a diving well with two
drop slides and a one meter diving board, and a
wading pool.
Sand Park Pool is "L" shaped, ranging from 3 feet
to 12 feet deep and has a diving well with two
drop slides and a one-meter diving board. This
location also offers a family aquatic attraction,
Penguin Pond, which features a wading pool and a
water slide specially designed for young children.
James Lesley Harkins III
Aquatic Center
Map: p.12 | Grid: B-4
910 Acorn St. | Rockford
815-987-8805
Harkins Aquatic Center features a leisure pool with
zero depth entry, open swim and lap lanes, and
a maximum depth of four feet. It also features a
water slide and children’s spray pool with lots of
shade structures, and concessions are available
for guests.
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Standfield Beach at
Levings Lake
Map: p.17 | Grid: Q-4
1420 S. Pierpont Rd. | Rockford
815-978-5560 | beachwatch.net
Standfield Beach is a Rockford Park District facility
operated in partnership with BeachWatch LLC.
Activities include swimming, sand volleyball,
paddleboat rentals, and concessions.
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Golf Courses
The Rockford Park District operates five golf courses for the devoted
golfers in our area. Whether new to golf, a junior golfer, or an experienced
player, you can enjoy the many golf opportunities offered at our courses.
Season permits available for purchase at Customer Service or any of
the courses during the golf season, which typically runs April–October,
weather permitting.
Aldeen Golf Club & Practice Centre
Map: p.15 | Grid: Q-11
1902 Reid Farm Rd. | Rockford | 815-282-GOLF | www.aldeengolfclub.com
Offers 18 championship holes with expertly manicured greens, tees and fairways, challenging water
hazards on 12 of 18 holes, 62 sand bunkers including three Dick Nugent-designed "beach bunkers," plus
a 26-acre practice centre.
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Golf Courses
Elliot Golf Course
Sandy Hollow Golf Course
Map: p.19 | Grid: W-1
Map: p.18 | Grid: k-7
888 S. Lyford Rd. | Cherry Valley
815-332-5130
2670 Sandy Hollow Rd. | Rockford
815-987-8836
18-hole, par 72 championship course and driving
range rated 3½ stars by Golf Digest. Has 6,433 yards
of rolling terrain, large tees, and spacious greens.
18-hole, par 71 course rated 3 stars by Golf Digest.
6,228 yard tree lined fairway. Certified by the
Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.
Ingersoll Golf Course &
Learning Links
Sinnissippi Golf Course
Map: p.17 | Grid: n-3
2004 Arlington Ave. | Rockford
815-987-8838
101 Daisyfield Rd. | Rockford
815-987-8834
Wooded 18-hole, par 71 course with narrow
fairways and gently rolling terrain; 6,107
challenging yards.
Map: p.18 | Grid: j-7
Historic 9-hole, par 37 course centrally located
in beautiful Sinnissippi Park. This 3,230-yard
course is very hilly, and has stymied many golfers.
Certified by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.
Learning Links four-hole course and practice
center is adjacent to the clubhouse. Perfect for
families and children of all ages to have fun
playing the game of golf.
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ONLINE rockfordparkdistrict.org
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Sportscore Complexes
Map: p.13 | Grid: T-4
Sportscore One
Map: p.15 | Grid: w-6
Sportscore Two / ISC
The Rockford Park District’s two Sportscore Complexes are revered
by athletes, respected by coaches, and recognized by professional
organizations as some of the finest amateur sports facilities in the
Midwest and the USA.
Sportscore One
1288 Elmwood Rd. | Rockford
815-987-1640
Encompassing 179 acres, Sportscore One has
eight lighted softball diamonds, eight premier
soccer fields, nine regulation soccer fields, two
permanent concessions on the softball side
with restrooms, two playgrounds, a soccer center
building with concessions and locker facilities,
boat ramps, and a recreation path. Recreational
activities at Sportscore One include: soccer,
softball, boating, pond/river fishing, Ulitimate
Frisbee®, biking, walking, and jogging paths.
Sportscore Two and
Indoor Sports Center
8800 E. Riverside Blvd. | Loves Park
815-885-1135
Sportscore Two, a 124-acre site, has 19 regulation
soccer fields and 14 practice fields outdoors, four
sand volleyball courts, with an Indoor Sports
Center containing three multi-sport surfaces.
This recreation center hosts activities that include
soccer, pickleball, football, volleyball (hard court),
golf, softball, basketball, whiffleball, dodgeball,
Ultimate Frisbee®, and adapted/wheelchair sports.
Sportscore Two is also home to Wedgbury
Stadium, which seats 2,000 spectators, and has
hosted IHSA State High School Soccer Finals, pro
football games, National Rugby Finals, college
rugby championships, professional soccer games
with international teams, and USSL W. League
Soccer Finals.
The complex also includes indoor and outdoor
concession and picnic areas, indoor and outdoor
dining at the SkyBox restaurant overlooking the
fields, a tournament staging area for pictures, a
playground, and ample parking. For rental and
availability, call 815-885-1135.
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Ice Facilities
Map: p.15 | Grid: Q-6
Rockford Park District operates two skating facilities for our ice skating
and hockey enthusiasts. The rinks are open for regular public skate
sessions, and figure skating and hockey lessons are offered for ages
three through adult.
Youth and adult hockey leagues are offered year-round at Rockford Park
District rinks. Birthday parties and group outings available – call
815-969-4069.
Carlson Ice Arena
Sapora Playworld
4150 N. Perryville Rd. | Loves Park
815-969-4069
(Inside Carlson Ice Arena)
815-969-4082
Located near the I-90 tollway at Riverside
Boulevard and Perryville Road, Carlson Ice Arena
features a 185-ft. by 80-ft. ice rink with seating
for 600 spectators. Adjacent to the spacious
lobby is a concession counter and community
meeting room.
Carlson Ice Arena is also home to Sapora
Playworld, a three-level soft play structure
designed for children ages 5 to 12, and a Tiny Tots
Playspace designed for children age 4 and under.
Birthday parties, group rates, and private rentals
are available. Discounted admission days available.
Carlson Ice Arena
Sapora Playworld
Riverview
Ice House
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Jr. IceHogs Training Facility
PHONE 815-987-8800 TTY 888-871-6171
Ice Facilities
Map: p.13 | Grid: P-15
Riverview Ice House
Junior IceHogs Training Facility
324 N. Madison St. | Rockford
815-963-7408
(next to Riverview Ice House)
312 N. Madison St. | Rockford
815-962-2412
Located on the banks of the beautiful Rock River
in downtown Rockford, Riverview Ice House
features two skating surfaces: an 185 ft. by 80 ft.
regulation size main rink with grandstand
seating for 750, and a 60 ft. by 80 ft. instructional
Studio Rink. Adjacent to the spacious lobby is a
concession counter and a community
meeting room.
At the training facility, you can utilize our
shooting lanes, stickhandling stations, and
workout equipment including weights,
treadmills, and eliptical machines.
Experience the RapidShot Hockey Training
System – this patented system will improve your
hockey shooting, whether you are a beginner or
professional, youth or adult. RapidShot uses real
pucks, requiring the shooter to receive passes and
shoot a series of 16 pucks in under two minutes.
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WWW.ICEHOGS.COM
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Museums
Map: p.12 | Grid: f-5
737 N. Main St. | Rockford
815-965-3433
burpee.org
A face filled with wonder is a common sight at
the Burpee Museum of Natural History. From
Jane the T-Rex and Homer the Triceratops to the
5,000-square-foot traveling exhibit hall, Burpee
is your window to natural history.
Burpee Museum has four floors of modern
exhibits. The first floor is dedicated to
paleontology; take a walk through time as you
visit exhibits chronicling key times in earth’s
history. The Geoscience exhibit is located on
the second floor, where rocks and minerals,
fluorescent minerals, and the geology of the
region can be found. Third floor exhibits include
the Windows to Wilderness exhibit on Rock River
Valley biology, and the First People exhibit, which
introduces visitors to different Native American
cultures. Located in the lower level. is the Dean
Olson Viewing lab, where fossil and biological
specimens are prepared for exhibit. The museum
also hosts traveling exhibits, special events, and
programs throughout the year.
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Map: p.12 | Grid: e-5
Inside Riverfront Museum Park
711 N. Main St. | Rockford
815-963-6769
discoverycentermuseum.org
The amazing Discovery Center Museum is full
of over 250 exciting hands-on exhibits spread
over a two-floor area. Visitors can also explore the
museum’s giant, multi-level outdoor park with a
hands-on twist.
Explore the universe in the museums planetarium,
or fly over land and sea in a jet. Maybe you’re the
down to earth type? Would you like to forecast the
weather in a television studio? Or explore Tot Spot,
a special exhibit area for kids ages 6 and under.
When you visit Discovery Center Museum, you
and your family can explore the world, and even
the universe, without ever leaving our inspiring
environment. The museum also hosts traveling
exhibits, special events, and programs throughout
the year, and was named one of Forbes magazine’s
12 Best Children’s Museums in the U.S.
PHONE 815-987-8800 TTY 888-871-6171
Museums
Map: p.12 | Grid: e-5
Map: p.12 | Grid: e-5
Inside Riverfront Museum Park
711 N. Main St. | Rockford
815-968-2787
rockfordartmuseum.org
Inside Riverfront Museum Park
711 N. Main St. | Rockford
815-963-3341
rockforddancecompany.com
Rockford Art Museum (RAM) celebrates its
centennial in 2013. Three galleries offer more
than 17,000-square-feet of space for feature
exhibitions and collection exhibits that change
seasonally. The 1700-piece permanent collection
focuses on modern and contemporary art,
photography, studio glass, outsider art, and
regional art. Education programs include lectures
for adults, classes for children, and gallery walks
for all ages. The RAM Art Annex hosts classes
and workshops, a reference library, and work
on view by the museum’s artist-in-residence. A
Partner in Excellence of the Illinois Arts Council,
RAM is supported by memberships, donations,
sponsorships, and grants. Proceeds from special
events and the Rockford Art Museum Store
provide additional financial support.
Rockford Dance Company (RDC) has pursued
excellence in the art of dance through
performance, education, and outreach for fourty
years. A resident company of the Coronado
Theatre, Rockford Dance Company studios and
offices are located at Riverfront Museum Park. This
facility, considered to be the best dance facility in
northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, rivals
most professional studios with five state of the art
studios, all with large viewing windows.
RAM is home of the Rockford Midwestern Biennial
(est. 1913), the annual Young Artist Show (est.
1941), and two-day fall favorite Greenwich Village
Art Fair (est. 1948).
CONNECT WITH RAM @rockfordartmuseum
@rockfordart #rockfordart
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RDC annually produces The Nutcracker with the
Rockford Symphony Orchestra, and an
evening- length dance performance in the
spring. The company also performs in a variety
of small concerts throughout the year in various
venues. Most of the Company members receive
their dance training through the School of
Rockford Dance Company and participated in
the RDC Jr. Company. Trainee, apprentices, full
company members, and associates commit to an
extensive training program that consists of regular
classes and rehearsals.
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Museums
Map: p.12 | Grid: e-5
Inside Riverfront Museum Park
711 N. Main St. | Rockford
815-965-0049
rockfordsymphony.com
Rockford Symphony Orchestra is one of the
leading cultural institutions in northern
Illinois, presenting over 20 classical and pops
performances annually. Maestro Steven Larsen
has served as RSO Music Director since 1991.
Under his direction, the Orchestra has grown
artistically, expanding its repertoire and
attracting musicians of the highest caliber.
The RSO season features Pops and Classics Concert
Series, an outdoor Independence Day concert,
and the Nutcracker Ballet presented with the
Rockford Dance Company. The Pops and Classics
Concert Series is performed at Coronado Theatre,
and features popular jazz and Broadway artists,
as well as works from the core classical repertoire
and contemporary American compositions.
Award winning guest artists frequently serve
as soloists for RSO concerts. The RSO also offers
several education programs, including the
Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO),
Youth Concerts, Pre-concert Lectures, and the
SoundBites lunchtime discussion series.
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Map: p.18 | Grid: c-1
411 Kent St. | Rockford
815-964-2424
tinkercottage.com
Tinker Swiss Cottage offers a glimpse of a
forgotten age. Rockford businessman and
one-time Rockford mayor Robert Hall Tinker
built this exotic Victorian home in 1865 after
a whirlwind trip to Europe. Today, filled with
original furnishings, artwork, and family diaries,
Tinker Swiss Cottage is open as a museum,
transporting its visitors back to Rockford in
the 1890s. The Cottage is listed in the National
Register of Historic Places.
Over the years, steps have been taken to return
the Tinker estate to the way it once was. The
Museum reconstructed the 1891 suspension
bridge that once linked Mr. Tinker’s cottage
with his wife’s property on the other side of Kent
Creek. The unique bridge is now open for visitors
to experience as part of their tour. A circular rose
garden in front of the Cottage has been recreated
using heritage varieties of roses and perennials.
In addition, Mr. Tinker’s 1873 barn has also been
reconstructed, and offers space for special
events, exhibits, programs, meetings, and
community events.
PHONE 815-987-8800 TTY 888-871-6171
Museums
Map: p.15 | Grid: Q-14
Midway Village Museum
• Tours of a Victorian-Era village, guided by
interpreters in period costumed clothing. Occurs
seasonally, May though September.
• The Village is situated on 13-acres of the 148
area campus on Rockford’s east side, just
minutes from I-90.
• E xploring the Main Museum Center, which
highlights history stories with interactive,
permanent exhibits. Includes the "Many Faces,
One Community" immigrant experience gallery.
• Learning about manufacturing, recreation, travel,
and even sock monkeys, which are all relevant
to the greater Rockford region through these
exhibits: Queen City of the Prairies; The Girls of
Summer; The Missing Link: Socks, Monkeys, and
Rockford’s Industrial Past; Flight Gallery; Old
Dolls’ House Museum and The Millhouse.
6799 Guilford Rd. | Rockford
815-397-9112
midwayvillage.com
• A ttending award-winning special events such
as the annual World War II Days. This event
boosts more than 1,000 re-enactors showcasing
authentic military equipment including vehicles
and tanks.
Visitors explore life as it was at the turn of the
20th Century when touring exhibits or engaging
in special events and programs at Midway
Village Museum. Visitors engage in a variety of
entertaining and educational experiences at the
museum including (see right column):
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Jobs | Volunteer | Donate
Employment
The Rockford Park District is a great place to work. All our open full-time and seasonal positions are listed
on our web site. The Park District begins taking applications in December to fill positions for the following
summer. For more information and to apply online, go to rockfordparkdistrict.org.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Rockford Park District has a variety of volunteer opportunities to offer both individuals or groups:
help maintain the integrity of our parks and natural areas, assist in community-wide beautification
efforts, support one of the many Park District special events, give time and effort to a one-day
service project — the possibilities are endless. Find out more, and sign up online to volunteer at
rockfordparkdistrict.org.
Title VI
As the Rockford Park District has received financial assistance in the form of Land and Water Conservation
assistance, the U.S. Department of the Interior, under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, or handicap. If you believe you have
been subjected to discrimination in any program, activity, or facility, or you desire further information
regarding Title VI, please write to: Office for Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of the Interior,
Washington, D.C., 20240.
Donations
The Rockford Park District Foundation has been supporting the Rockford Park District for more than 30
years by securing donations of land and cash. Many of the parks and facilities we enjoy today were made
possible by the generosity displayed by the citizens of Rockford. If you’d like to make a tax-deductible
contribution, please contact the Foundation office at 815-987-1630 or make an online donation at
rpdfoundation.org.
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