Rockford Park District

Construction began in mid-July to renovate the park and playground at Bloom Park thanks to community input.

Kids and community members chose Option 2 and the design featured the largest playground structure with the playground being relocated closer to the school. Option 2 also provides additional paths and seating.

We are busy installing brand-new playground equipment along with new pathways which will provide better circulation throughout the park. Repairs to the tennis courts will be done in 2027.

The playground colors selected compliment the Bloom School colors.

🎉 VFF Summer Jam is coming to Andrews Park! 🎉 Join us for a free community celebration with fun, food, music, and activities for all ages — plus a chance to help shape the future of your neighborhood park!

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Andrews Park, 850 N. Central Ave., Rockford, IL
☔ Rain location: Northwest Community Center

What to expect:
🍔 Free food courtesy of VanVleet Family Foundation
🏀 Inflatables, basketball skills & drills
🎧 DJ
🎁 Giveaways

Your voice matters! The Rockford Park District has the opportunity to apply for a state OSLAD grant that could bring up to $1.2 million in improvements to Andrews Park — including a brand-new playground and other amenities based on community feedback. Stop by to share your ideas for what would make Andrews Park even better for you, your family, and your neighborhood!

Can't make it? You can still have your say! Complete our short online survey by Sunday, August 23, 2026:
👉 https://rpdparks.jotform.com/262146225094959

See you at the park! 🌳

🏖️ It’s your last weekend to soak up some sun at Alpine Pool. Sunday is the last day of the 2026 season.

Harkins Aquatic Center and Sand Park Pool will remain open for one more week.

We are hosting Unity Fest with our partners from Eliminate Racism 815 and the Rockford NAACP this Saturday, August 8, 2026, from noon to 4:00 pm at Levings Park.

This free event is an opportunity to bring community members together to build relationships. The event will include a parade, food, relationship-building activities, games, ice cream social and youth performances on the stage.

Hungry?

Make dinner plans with us tonight along the riverfront on the beautiful campus of Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens at Food Truck Tuesdays.

https://nicholasconservatory.com/food-truck-tuesdays

Limited spots are still available for the second and final Tiger Cub event of the 2026 season being held this Sunday, August 9 at Sinnssippi Golf Course.

This FREE event is open to all junior golfers ages 5-17 and their adult amateur golf partners (age 18+), thanks to funding from the Bill Laude Memorial Fund.

Event will include snacks, beverages, and pizza!

Pre-registration is required – no registration will be allowed the day of the tournament. Register at the link in the comments section.

Summer camps are all almost wrapped up and we can’t say thank you enough to our amazing staff! These amazing staff went above and beyond this summer. They’ve been coaches, cheerleaders, problem solvers, positive role models and so much more for our campers and participants.

Thank you for your passion, positivity, and commitment to making every camper and participant feel like they belong!! We appreciate you and all your hard work!