Mike Costello 7/10/23 Mike Costello 7/10/23

Rockford Park District Receives $34,000 for Junior StreetHogs Outreach Program

The Rockford Park District received a $34,000 grant from the Rockford IceHogs Community Fund and Chicago Blackhawks Foundation to support the Junior StreetHogs program.

Mike Costello 6/29/23 Mike Costello 6/29/23

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 Costello 6/26/23 Mike Costello 6/26/23

Wentland Sports Complex playground renovation

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

Mike Costello 6/20/23 Mike Costello 6/20/23

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 Costello 6/15/23 Mike Costello 6/15/23

2023 Jane Lyons Memorial Scholarship Awarded

Kyra Simon was awarded the 2023 Jane Lyons Memorial Scholarship.

Mike Costello 6/13/23 Mike Costello 6/13/23

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.