Time 2 Play Neighborhood Playground Programs
It’s time to get out and play with friends at your neighborhood park! Break a sweat playing fun games such as spiderball, four-square, kickball, table hockey, wet and wild water play, and more.
NOTE: Separate registration(s) must be completed for each location you attend.
⛈️ Weather Alerts
When the weather forces program modifications or cancellations, updates will be posted on the Alerts page of the Rockford Park District website and the Rockford Park District Facebook page.
Beattie Playground | 1251 Rural Street | Rockford, IL 61107
Dates: June 16 - August 8, 2025
Hours: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bloom Park | 2901 Pelham Road | Rockford, IL 61107
Dates: June 16 - August 1, 2025
Hours: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Harmon Park | 1924 East Gate Parkway | Rockford, IL 61108
Dates: June 16 - August 1, 2025
Hours: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Highland Park | 3011 Rural Street | Rockford, IL 61107
Dates: June 16 - August 1, 2025
Hours: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Keye-Mallquist Park | 1702 11th Street | Rockford, IL 61104
Dates: June 16 - August 8, 2025
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mandeville Park | 650 Montague Street | Rockford, IL 61102
Program Cancelled for the 2025 season due to low enrollment
Ridge Park | 3317 Ridge Avenue | Rockford, IL 61103
Dates: June 16 - August 1, 2025
Hours: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wantz Memorial Park | 602 E Riverside Blvd | Loves Park, IL 61111
Dates: June 16 - August 8, 2025
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Jr. Leader Training Camp
Ages: 13-15
Want to be a recreation leader at the Time 2 Play Summer Playground Program, Washington Park Community Center, Lewis Lemon Community Center, or Nature Quest camps? Experience first–hand what it’s like to work as a leader with the Rockford Park District. Teens will learn how to lead sports games, recreational games, basic group planning, and communication skills. Following this four-day camp, teens will be placed as volunteers at a summer program or camp site. Placement is based on number of years attending camp, performance during camp, and location needs.
Jr. Leader Training Camp Notes
Jr. Leaders can request to work at a specific site, but it depends on how well they do during the camp (leadership skills, following directions, and ability to work with kids), years of service volunteering, and availability over the entire summer.
Bloom, Wantz, and Highland parks are the three most requested sites, and there are no guarantees that you will be at the camp you requested.
Upon completion of summer programs, Jr. Leaders will receive a performance evaluation completed by the site directors regarding their ability to help with kids, punctuality, attendance, and leadership skills.
For more specific questions, contact Ashya Ford at 815-966-8728.