Fee Assistance

Help Me Play Scholarship Program

The Rockford Park District believes that youth should not be denied access to learning an important lifelong skill due to the inability to pay. Those who are eligible to participate in the Help Me Play Financial Assistance Program (HMP) may receive 50% off of Rockford Park District programs and lessons.

Help Me Play financial assistance is made possible by generous donations made to the Rockford Park District Foundation.

Below is a list of the eligibility requirements for the Help Me Play program. Adult with disabilities are eligible for 50% off Therapeutic Recreation programs and lessons. Contact Customer Experience at 815.987.8800 for more information.

Help Me Play Eligibility Guidelines (must meet all requirements)

1. Contact Customer Service at 815-987-8800 by phone or text to apply for fee assistance and register for programs.

2. Be a resident of Rockford

  • Rockford Park District residents need to provide a photo ID. If you feel you are a resident, but your ID does not indicate this, you may bring in property tax information to verify proof of residency.

3. Provide proof of guardianship

  • This can be done by showing one of the following items: Medical Card, birth certificate, student record, or Income tax statement. NOTE: Proof of Guardianship is not needed for adult applicants unless using guardian income.

4. Provide proof of financial need. Below are examples of required documentation:

  • One month’s worth of pay check stubs, or income tax statement.

  • Link approval letter (must be currently receiving Link/Snap benefits)