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Clarence Hicks Sports Complex hosts NFL FLAG Regional Tournament
Clarence Hicks Sports Complex hosts NFL FLAG Regional Tournament

The Chicago Bears NFL FLAG Regional Tournament marked the first-ever tournament hosted at the newly expanded Clarence Hicks Sports Complex.

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Fall Nature Quest
Fall Nature Quest

Rockford Park District’s popular Nature Quest day camp is returning for a fall edition during the 2025 Thanksgiving school break.

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Weekend Public Skating at Carlson Ice Arena
Weekend Public Skating at Carlson Ice Arena

It’s great to skate indoors at the coolest place in town, no matter what the weather is like outdoors!

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Ice skating and hockey lessons at Carlson Ice Arena
Ice skating and hockey lessons at Carlson Ice Arena

The next group sessions for ice skating and hockey lessons begin the week of November 13, 2025.

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Clarence Hicks Sports Complex Officially Opens!
Clarence Hicks Sports Complex Officially Opens!

New State-of-the-Art Stadium Expands Opportunities for Rockford Park District Youth Athletes and Becomes the Official Home of Rockford F.I.R.E.

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Sun Singer Turns 50!
Sun Singer Turns 50!

For 50 years, the Rockford Park District's iconic “Sun Singer” logo has been more than just a symbol. This year, we’re shining a spotlight on 50 years of the “Sun Singer” and the story it tells about Rockford Park District.

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Basketball Courts at Andrews Park are Renovated Thanks to Fred VanVleet Foundation
Basketball Courts at Andrews Park are Renovated Thanks to Fred VanVleet Foundation

Residents living around Andrews Park, 850 N. Central Avenue, Rockford were among the first to play on a new all-weather FlexCourt over the weekend thanks to the VanVleet Family Foundation.

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Donations to Rockford Park District Foundation Fund New Bus Reducing Transportation Barriers to Vital Recreation Services
Donations to Rockford Park District Foundation Fund New Bus Reducing Transportation Barriers to Vital Recreation Services

Access to recreation! At Tuesday night’s Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioners approved the purchase of a new passenger bus.

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Rockford Park District President Elected Vice-Chairman of Leading Statewide Association for Parks
Rockford Park District President Elected Vice-Chairman of Leading Statewide Association for Parks

Martesha Brown, President of the Rockford Park District was recently elected vice-chairman of the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ (IAPD) Board of Trustees.

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Continuous Community Feedback Drives Proposed Updated Community Established Priorities
Continuous Community Feedback Drives Proposed Updated Community Established Priorities

To make sure the Rockford Park District is meeting the recreational needs of this and succeeding generations, the Park District is updating its community-driven priorities and five-year strategic plan.

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Phase 1 Improvements at Clarence Hicks Memorial Sports Park
Phase 1 Improvements at Clarence Hicks Memorial Sports Park
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Permanent Home Base Announced for Buddy Baseball and All Stars Baseball Programs in Loves Park
Permanent Home Base Announced for Buddy Baseball and All Stars Baseball Programs in Loves Park
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Severson Dells acquires former Elliot Golf Course
Severson Dells acquires former Elliot Golf Course
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Wantz Memorial Park renovations completed
Wantz Memorial Park renovations completed
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Grand Opening of Levings Unity Pavilion
Grand Opening of Levings Unity Pavilion
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