Featured Programs

Rockford Park District wants to help you learn to ice skate, improve your skating skills, or learn to play hockey!

From music, to food, to art, there’s a lot going on inside and outside the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens this summer.

Cool off this summer at a Rockford Park District pool or learn to swim with our partners at the YMCA.

Enjoy the Rockford Park District’s free summer music series all summer long at three local venues.

Select sessions are still available for Glide and Slide Camps scheduled June 10-August 12, 2019. The camps include introductory lessons in ice skating at Carlson Ice Arena in Loves Park or swimming lessons at Dolphin Swim Club.

Rockford Park District's summer Learn to Play Sports Camp provides children ages 5-11 of all skill levels an introduction to a variety of sports for recreation, plus the opportunity to learn important life skills such as respect, leadership, responsibility, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a safe and positive environment.

Space is still available for select weeks of Rockford Park District’s Nature Quest summer day camp, where youth ages 5-12 find fun, enjoy a variety of activities with opportunities to form lasting friendships, and make memories for a lifetime!

Rockford Park District’s rail-based Trolley Car 36 offers free shuttle rides during two community events in 2019 - weekly Friday Rockford City Market dates, and new this year, during Nicholas Conservatory’s Food Truck Tuesdays dates.

The Rockford Park District knows families are always looking for fun things to do and places to go that are affordable, or even better - free!

Rockford Park District’s Sinnissippi Music Shell is a great outdoor venue for weddings, church services, community concerts, and much more.

Bring the family out to the country to enjoy Saturday afternoons finding fun at Rockford Park District's Lockwood Park, 5201 Safford Rd. in northwest Rockford.