Time 2 Play - Winter Edition

Dates: January 9 - February 27, 2021 (Saturdays Only)Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PMAges: 5-15Locations: Brown Park & Wantz ParkThe Winter Edition will provide opportunities for youth and teens to try something new, get outside, stay active, and help improve their mental and physical health.Limited capacity due to COVID-19. Pre-registration recommended, but onsite registration will also take place. Activities vary at each location, but premier activities such as Snowglobe Kickball, Tamahalk Toss, and Disc Golf Clinics will take place at both sites. Thank you to Rockford Disc Golf Club NFP for donating portable disc golf baskets so we can bring this sport to the parks.

January 20, 2021

In the Outdoors: Frigid Photography

The environment around us changes a lot throughout the year, and winter is no exception! Come out to Atwood for a guided hike with an emphasis on photography, and don’t worry, your phone’s camera will work just fine! You’ll learn about some basics of nature photography and what winter has to offer in Atwood Park!All participants must pre-register for the eventssecure.rockfordparkdistrict.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html

January 20, 2021

35th Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition

The Rockford Park District is proud to present the 35th annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition, January 27–30, 2021. Teams from around the state will compete in Rockford for the right to represent Illinois in the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition in 2022. As many as 50,000 visitors view these massive works of snow art each year.https://ilsnowsculpting.com.

January 20, 2021

Snow Park at Alpine Hills

PRESENTED BYAlpine Hills Adventure ParkLOCATIONAlpine Hills Adventure Park4402 Larson Ave.Rockford, IL 61108PHONE(815) 966-8737DATEJanuary 7, 2021 - February 28, 2021RECURRENCERecurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, SaturdayPRICETubing $8.00; Terrain Park $12; reservations requiredThursday - Friday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PMSaturday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PMSchool’s Out Days: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

January 19, 2021

We’ve been lighting up a park with luminary walks through out the Rockford area on Tuesday nights! Tomorrow we’ll be lighting up Williams Sport Field. Don’t miss out on the chance to enjoy this luminary walk. The luminaries will be set up 4:30-8:00pm!

January 18, 2021

Rocky the Snowman contest photos.The 1,000 Rocky the Snowman kits were made possible by Collins Aerospace.

January 18, 2021

Checking in at Wantz Park for the Time 2 Play winter edition. We're handing out Rocky the Snowman kits. They're going fast! Visit our website to see where you can get yours for free! #rpdfun

January 16, 2021

Rocky's Road Show checking in this week at Wantz Park for the first-ever Time 2 Play neighborhood playground program in the winter! https://rockfordparkdistrict.org/winterfunhttps://www.facebook.com/rockfordparkdistrict/videos/417693672679224

January 16, 2021

Hockey programs resume at Carlson Ice Arena and Riverview Ice House #rpdfunClick here for hockey programs

January 15, 2021

Ice skating lessons resume at Carlson Ice Arena #rpdfunClick here for ice skating lessons

January 15, 2021

Need an excuse to eat out? Next week is To-Go Rockford Region Restaurant Week. Do your part to help local businesses that have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic.https://www.gorockford.com/restaurant-week

January 15, 2021

Let it snow Don't forget to pick up one of our FREE Rocky the Snowman kits. Details on our website. Click on the Winter Flurry page. Kits are available while supplies last, and they're going fast!

January 14, 2021

Sign up today for Winter TR programs. Registration opens January 19, 2021. #rpdfunCLICK HERE to Sign up

January 14, 2021

3 for All: January 14-19, 2021 #rpdfunCLICK HERE for 3 for All

January 14, 2021

Take a walk through Pebble Mullins Creek Park tonight to see the luminaries!

January 12, 2021