New Recreational Amenities Coming This Summer at Harmon Park

Residents living near Harmon Park, 1924 East Gate Parkway, Rockford will have new park amenities to utilize to improve their quality of life.

Mike CostelloJune 29, 2023

Wentland Sports Complex playground renovation

Wentland Sports Complex has been reimagined to fit the needs of this and succeeding generations.

Mike CostelloJune 26, 2023

Update on Funding for Needed Recreational Amenities at Clarence Hicks Memorial Sports Park

The Rockford Park District’s Strategic Action Plan includes the recommendation to increase investments at Clarence Hicks Memorial Sports Park. The Rockford Park District Foundation is helping to fundraise for this $4 million project.

Mike CostelloJune 20, 2023

2023 Jane Lyons Memorial Scholarship Awarded

Kyra Simon was awarded the 2023 Jane Lyons Memorial Scholarship.

Mike CostelloJune 15, 2023

Rockford Park District Continues to Invest in Additional Safety Strategies for Parks and Facilities

Rockford Park District Police have been working on enhanced safety mitigation strategies that included hiring additional officers, enhancing technology, modifying park hours, updating signage, and revising ordinances to strengthen consequences.

Mike CostelloJune 13, 2023

Construction Begins on Perks Family Equine Center at Lockwood Park, a Lifechanging Facility Providing Hope and Healing with Horses

The Rockford Park District broke ground on the Perks Family Equine Center at Lockwood Park, 5201 Safford Road, Rockford. Once built, this will be a lifechanging facility serving the needs of youth and teens living with mental health issues, developmental disabilities, trauma, domestic abuse, substance abuse, and other needs.

Mike CostelloMay 24, 2023