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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 rpdmail@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
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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
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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 kuenzidearth@rockfordparkdistrict.org. 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. • F irearms 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.
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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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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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Park Name 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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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
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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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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ﾂｮ 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.
Come Play With Us! 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: • • • • • • • • • • • •
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. CONNECT WITH US!
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SkateParks p.14 | L-1 SkateWorks
p.19 | X-2 Flodin
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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
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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
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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 • M idway Village Museum Loop – 1.4-mile path off Guilford Rd.
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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
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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 • M artin 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). • Dock at Riverfront Museum Park (in May), behind Burpee Museum, near the River Walk • S easonal 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: • D avid 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.
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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.
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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. Healthier Day ad Prompt Care 4.45X4.5_Layout 12/20/12 2:26 PM Page 1 For more information, contact the Therapeutic Recreation 1Office at 815-987-1606.
A Healthier Day in Northern Illinois O
ur extensive network of primary care physicians and medical specialists make it easy for area residents to access quality care. 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 Harrison & Alpine Rockford, IL 61109 815-394-1391
9951 Rock Cut Crossing Route 173 at Forest Hills Road in Loves Park 815-639-8500
All Together Better. Learn more about how we’re bringing the best care to northern Illinois. AHealthierDay.org
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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
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• 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
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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
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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
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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.
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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. CONNECT WITH US!
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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
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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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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.
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Museums
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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 CONNECT WITH US!
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.
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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):
•M idway Village is an ideal setting for meeting or wedding rentals.
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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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