The Rockford Park District completed Project Home Base, creating a new inclusive home for All Stars Baseball and Buddy Baseball programs at Lindberg Park in Loves Park.

The Rockford Park District’s beginning skating program is designed to help children and adults achieve their goals, whether they pursue any ice sport recreationally or competitively.

The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All In Volleyball Opening Weekend Tournament (OWT) expanded to four days this year to accommodate its continued growth at the Sports Factory.

The 11th annual Baseball For All Nationals returns as the largest girls' baseball tournament in U.S. history, welcoming nearly 1,000 players ages 6-18 from across the United States and around the world. International teams from Australia, Brazil, Canada and South Africa will join teams from across the country for six days of competition.

On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the Rockford Park District celebrated the reopening of Paulyground at Alpine Park.

The Rockford Park District celebrated the grand opening of a new playground and the first-ever splash pad in Loves Park at Wentland Sports Complex, marking the completion of a more than $1 million investment in one of the community's most popular recreational destinations.