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Operation Recreation

Operation Recreation allows members of the military to receive special discounts on select Rockford Park District admissions, program registrations, and more.

Who is Eligible

Active duty, active reserve, veterans, retired military and immediate family members are eligible to receive discounts. Immediate family members include your spouse and children under age 18. Extended family members and guests are not eligible. Other exclusions apply (see below)

How It Works

Show your valid military ID at any Rockford Park District facility to receive a discount. Or you can make receiving discounts easier by visiting a Rockford Park District Customer Service location to receive a Operation Recreation Discount Card. Simply present this card at RPD facilities to receive your discounted rate.

10% Discount

  • Group lessons, camps, and activities

  • Season passes and memberships at any Rockford Park District operated facility (i.e., Public swim season passes, golf course memberships, dog park passes, etc.)

  • Trail rides at Lockwood Park Trailside Equestrian Centre

  • Shelter reservations and Special Use Permits

$2 Off

  • Golf rounds at Aldeen, Elliot, Ingersoll, or Sandy Hollow golf courses (18 holes)

  • Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens general admission

  • Golf cart rental

  • Snow Park at Alpine Hills

$1 Off

  • Golf rounds at Sinnissippi Golf Course

$0.50 Off

  • Alpine Park Pool public swim

  • Public skate at Carlson Ice Arena and Riverview Ice House

  • Sapora Playworld admission

  • Select drop-in programs at UW Health Sports Factory and Indoor Sports Center at Mercyhealth Sportscore Two

  • Lockwood Park wagon and pony rides

Exclusions

  • Private rentals (i.e., facility not open to general public)

  • Golf outings

  • Private lessons

  • Team league registrations

  • Concessions

  • Gift shop items and other merchandise

  • Rockford Park District Foundation fundraising events

  • Memorial gift purchases through the Rockford Park District Foundation (memorial bricks, trees, benches, etc.)

  • Partnering facilities and non-RPD vendors (merchandise, services, and events)

  • Cannot be combined with other discounts