40th Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition Awards
The results are in for the 40th Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition brought to the community by the Rockford Park District! In all thirteen state teams and ten high school teams participated in this year’s event.
Two Illinois State Champion Trees Recognized at Dahlquist Park
The Rockford Park District is proud to announce that two trees located at Dahlquist Park have been officially recognized as Illinois State Champion trees, an honor that celebrates their exceptional size and significance.
Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition Postponed Due to An Unexpected Mechanical Issue Affecting Snowmaking Equipment
The 40th Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition scheduled for January 28-31, 2026 at Sinnissippi Park, 1401 N. Second Street, Rockford, has been postponed to February 11-14, 2026.
Local Girls Flag Football Player Selected To Represent Chicago Bears at Super Bowl LX
A local girls flag football standout has earned the opportunity of a lifetime after being selected to represent the Chicago Bears and Invisalign in San Francisco, the location for Super Bowl LX.
NFL Recognizes Rockford Park District’s Lamont Jones for Inspiring Generations of Youth
Before 45 area flag football players and coaches took the field at Soldier Field this past Saturday night in Chicago for a halftime scrimmage, Lamont Jones, General Manager of Rockford Park District’s Youth Sports programs and Clarence Hicks Sports Complex, was surprised by a top NFL leader.
Rockford Park District flag football teams scrimmage at halftime of Bears vs. Packers playoff game
Area NFL Flag Football players and coaches were featured during halftime of the Chicago Bears verses Green Bay Packers playoff game Saturday Night at Soldier Field.