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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

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Eerie Autumn Lights

Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden •  Oct 02 – Oct 31 @ 5PM

Immerse yourself in a family-friendly Halloween at Klehm with spooky displays, Rockford's biggest pumpkin, a straw maze, and themed food.

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Head of the Rock Regatta

YMCA of Rock River Valley •  Oct 12 @ 9AM

Catch the excitement at Rockford’s Head of the Rock Regatta on Oct. 12, 2025! Watch rowers from across the nation race the scenic Rock River in…

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All Aglow

Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens •  Nov 26 – Jan 11

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

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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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Sinnissippi Golf Course

Rockford

This nine-hole course, located in Sinnissippi Park, offers challenges for advanced golfers and novices. The 3,230-yard course is best known for its hilly layout and tree-lined…

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Aldeen Golf Club

Rockford

Voted best municipal course in Illinois by Golf Digest, and ranking number 38 in Golf Magazine's Thrifty 50 list.

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