Drop-in programs at Rockford Park District sports facilities
🏀 Weekday Drop-In Recreation at UW Health Sports Factory
Stay active throughout the year with healthy exercise by walking laps or playing basketball, pickleball, or volleyball in climate-controlled comfort at Rockford Park District’s UW Health Sports Factory, 305 S. Madison St., Rockford, IL.
These drop-in activities are held year-round, Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. (additionally, table tennis is held Wednesdays and Fridays only, 5:30-8:00 pm), excluding holidays and special events. Admission per person, per session is $2 for walking, and $6 for basketball, pickleball, volleyball, table tennis, and disc golf. No pre-registration is needed.
🏌️ Practice Golf Indoors at Mercyhealth Sportscore Two
The Indoor Golf Practice Center at Rockford Park District’s Mercyhealth Sportscore Two Indoor Sports Center (ISC) in Loves Park is now open through March 27, 2026, and offers a driving range as well as a putting green where golfers can work on their short game during the off-season. All ages are welcome; those under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Operating hours through March 27, 2026 will be Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 am-7:45 pm, and Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 10 am-3 pm. The practice center is closed Saturdays and Sundays, on observed holidays, and during special events at ISC.
The fee is $8 per bucket of golf balls (45-50 balls); bucket sales end 45 minutes prior to practice center closing time.
🥎 Drop-In Softball at Mercyhealth Sportscore Two
Male softball players ages 50 and up, and female players ages 40 and up are invited to drop-in sessions at Rockford Park District’s Indoor Sports Center (ISC) at Mercyhealth Sportscore Two, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park, IL. Sessions are scheduled Mondays and Thursdays through March 30, 2026, 10 am-noon, and are $8 per person per session. Players should bring a glove, turf shoes, and a bat.
Sessions will not be held on observed holidays, or during special events taking place at the ISC facility.
⛸️ Ice Skating at Carlson Ice Arena and Riverview Ice House
Public ice times are available every month for public skating, freestyle figure skating, and open hockey.
Check out the updated monthly calendars for all three activities at the link below.
