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Rockford Park District

401 S. Main St., Rockford, IL 61101

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The Rockford Park District offers dozens of outdoor and indoor places for you to spend your recreational time and make memories for a lifetime.

The Rockford region is considered the amateur sports capital of the Midwest. Local amenities like Mercyhealth Sportscore One, Mercyhealth Sportscore Two and Indoor Sports Center, Riverview Ice House and Carlson Ice Arena, and our golf courses are tremendous assets other communities our size envy. 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. Detailed information about current hours, special events, and fees can be accessed through our web site

What's happening nearby...

2024 Holiday Festival of Lights - Rockford

Sinnissippi Park •  Nov 29 – Dec 31

Drive through Sinnissippi Park and enjoy dozens of spectacular holiday light displays. Festival of Lights has been a stateline family tradition since 1989.

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All Aglow

Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens •  Nov 30 – Jan 06

The outdoor gardens at Nicholas Conservatory are filled with sparkling holiday lights.

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Dasher Dash 5K Race

Beattie Park •  Nov 30 @ 12noon

Dash through downtown Rockford in holiday style at the Dasher Dash 5K! Open to all ages, this festive race offers medals, race shirts, and awards. Enter…

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Sandy Hollow Golf Course

Rockford

This beautiful and challenging course was rated three stars by Golf Digest. Par is 71 at this 18-hole tree lined fairway course of 6,228 yards.

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Ingersoll Golf Course

Rockford

Elliot Golf Course was designed by Thomas Bendelow, who also designed the famous #3 course at Medinah Country Club in Chicago.

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Atwood Homestead Golf Course

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Designed by Charles Maddox in 1971, the greens are well-trapped, large and undulating.

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