This mother/daughter event is $25 per person for nine holes of golf, cart, and fun fair food on the course! There will be contests for best team outfits, best-decorated golf cart, and most creative team name. There will be on-course games and activities as well.

May offers so much color and life! Stop to smell the roses, or at least sketch them - be in the now and take in the details during a short nature hike around Atwood Park, where you will have opportunities to draw different elements of the area. Colored pencils and paper will be provided. Please arrive at the north entrance of the park and meet at the Atwood Center.

ABOUT IN THE OUTDOORS

Be “In the Outdoors” all season long, rain or shine, you can’t go wrong! It’s great for all ages, through all of life’s stages. Bring your scout group, or your whole family!

Events are FREE, pre-registration is highly recommended.

In the Outdoors events are sponsored by Rock River Disposal.

Girls Flag Football is one of the fastest-growing sports nationally at the high school level. Women's Flag Football is played at the World Games, and will become an Olympic and professional sport in the near future.

The Girls Flag Football Clinic will include dynamic warmups, competitive workouts, football skills, and drills that will be supported by high school varsity football coaches. Athletes should come ready to work out.

Each participant will receive a T-shirt and giveaways. This is a free event thanks to the VanVleet Family Foundation, Winnebago County and The Chicago Bears!

Camp is for 6th - 12th grade girls and will be led by statewide high school girls flag head coaches and Tremaine Edmunds of the Chicago Bears.

The Annual Rockford Football Training Camp is designed to improve your child’s foundational football skill level. Campers will take part in offensive, defensive, agility, and coordination drills. All participants will receive a camp shirt, certificate, and a healthy snack. Special Guest Instructor: Tremaine Edmunds of the Chicago Bears, local high school and college coaches.

Rockford Park District’s Lockwood Park invites the community out to the country for its opening day of the season, Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 10 am to 4 pm to enjoy the benefits of being outdoors in fresh air and nature while engaging in unique activities and making memories at 5201 Safford Rd. in northwest Rockford.

May 4 is also Kentucky Derby day, so wearing fancy hats is encouraged! Free activities include visiting Sarver Children’s Farm barn, a petting zoo, meeting baby chicks and calves, Derby-themed games, yard games, and more.

Admission to the park is free.

A complete list of activities (paid as well as free) is posted online at the more info link below.

Enjoy the woods while walking with your furry best friend!

Join Atwood staff as we explore the woods, learn about the wildlife, and learn about some of the history of the park. Dogs are welcome to join this hike, but it must be people and dog-friendly. The hike will be held rain or shine. Participants will want to dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable hiking shoes. Participants should bring bug spray, sunscreen, and a water bottle for themselves and their dog(s).

Requirements for dogs: • A current rabies vaccine and visible rabies tag are required for this event. • All dogs must be spayed/neutered. • No flexi or retractable leashes are allowed. • Participants are required to pick up and dispose of their dog’s waste and provide water for their dog(s). (Waste bags will not be provided) • Two dogs max per person. • Only adults 18 and older may handle dogs for this hike. Any dogs showing signs of or acting aggressively will be asked to leave.

In celebration of Earth Day, join us the Saturday before on a moderate hike through the many ecosystems within Atwood Park, and discover their interconnected systems. What living and non-living elements can you find in the prairie, forest, marsh, and Kishwaukee River? Please arrive at the north entrance of the park and meet at the Atwood Center.

ABOUT IN THE OUTDOORS

Be “In the Outdoors” all season long, rain or shine, you can’t go wrong! It’s great for all ages, through all of life’s stages. Bring your scout group, or your whole family!

Events are FREE, pre-registration is highly recommended.

In the Outdoors events are sponsored by Rock River Disposal.

Rockford will experience a partial solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, at around 2:05 pm. Join us on a hike to find the best spots in the park to view this "Great American Eclipse"

Eclipse viewing glasses will be provided for up to 15 participants, so sharing is encouraged!

This event runs rain or shine, so please be prepared to be outdoors. Please wear closed-toed and closed-heeled shoes to participate. This is a free program, but donations are appreciated.

Rockford Park District's Carlson Ice Arena will host a special Noon Year’s Eve indoor public ice skating and Sapora Playworld event Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 10 am until 2 pm.

The community is invited to bring family or friends to enjoy festive and fun events on New Year’s Eve day while gaining the benefits of being active.

A new year’s countdown and balloon drop will be held at noon, and the festivities will also include music by a DJ, party favors, and a Skate and Play Special package available for purchase.

Skate and Play Special: $10 per person admission includes the public ice skating session, skate rental, and admission to Sapora Playworld, which offers multi-level soft play structures for ages 12 and younger. Food specials will be available from the concession.

No discount coupons will be accepted at the Noon Year’s Eve event, which is one of the many low-fee family friendly activities offered by the Rockford Park District for the community to enjoy.

Due to Saturday’s weather forecast, the Holi-Neigh event for Saturday, December 16, 2023, will only be held from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. We will still be doing holiday photos with a horse or cow, visits with Santa and Mrs. Clause, crafts and hot chocolate, live music, games, and the Sarver Children’s Farm will be open to meet the animals. All wagon rides are canceled.

Winter in northern Illinois can get pretty chilly, but the Birds of Prey at Atwood are well-equipped to deal with it! During Hootin' Holidays, you'll get to know the birds and learn some adaptations that make them capable of surviving the elements throughout the year. You might even get to dissect an owl pellet!

Event is FREE, pre-registration is highly recommended.

In the Outdoors events are sponsored by Rock River Disposal.