Rockford Parks

The selection of parks, trails and  recreation areas in North West Rockford Area are a valuable asset to the communities that flourish here.   From a weekend destination to parks hosting weekly horseback and BMX events, there is plenty to do on your next outing in Northwest Rockford.

Northwest Rockford CCDC PARKS

Located off of Springfield and Riverside northwest loop.  This park has some great things to do as a family or even on your own.

  • Walking Trails
  • Frisbee Golf
  • Children’s Play Ground
  • Covered Picnic Areas
  • Modern Restrooms

There are some interesting GEOCACHE location in the park as well as a stream for fishing and wildlife viewing. 

Located on the inside of the Riverside Dr. loop off of Safford road.  This park has some amazing day activities and is a great location for a picnic and children of all ages. 

  • Petting Farm
  • Equestrian Center 
  • Hiking & Biking Trails
  • Creek and Bridge (photo opportunity) 
  • Children’s playground
  • Exercise Stretching/Workout stops.

Accessible from Safford Rd and Central in the Northwest Rockford area.

  • BMX Bike Park
  • Bike Trail
  • Soccer areas
  • Baseball Fields
  • Canine Corners Dog park
  • Children’s Playground
  • Basketball Court
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  • Playgrounds
  • Soccer Fields
  • Parking
  • Basket Ball Courts

  • Tennis Court
  • Baseball Diamond
  • Basket Ball Court
  • Baseball/Softball fields
  • Soccer Fields
  • Tennis Courts
  • Playground
  • Baseball Diamond

Starts off of Safford Road and ends on Fairview Court.

While outside our target area it is the END of the Mel Anderson Bike Path.

  • Mel Anderson Bike Path (Southern End)
  • Four Baseball Fields
  • Modern Bathrooms
  • Children’s Playground

Located on Fulton and Oxford Streets, this park is often full of children and their caregivers playing on the playground.

  • Playground
  • Soccer Fields
  • Baseball Field

Located Huffman & Grace Streets in Northwest Rockford

  • Baseball/Softball Field
  • Playground & Swings
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Located on Custer and North Main Streets in Northwest Rockford.

  • Playground
  • Baseball Field
  • Covered Picnic Area
  • Off Street Parking
  • Basket Ball Court
  • Tennis Courts (2)

Located on Huffman and Custer behind Welsh Elementary School 

  • Playgrounds
  • Baseball Fieds (4)
  • Parking

Located on Ridge and Perl streets a nice community park.

  • Playground
  • Tennis Courts (2)
  • Baseball Field
  • Picnic Area

Located on Church and River Bluff streets in North West Rockford.

  • Playground 
  • Baseball Field
  • Half Court Basket Ball Court
  • Covered Picnic Area

Located on North Main and Campus Hill Blvd

  • Playground (old School)
  • Tennis Courts
  • Picnic Area

Mercy Health Sportscore One is located in Northwest Rockford and is part of the overall Sportscore complexes in Rockford.

  • Baseball Fields (7)
  • Soccer Fields (8)
  • Rock River Recreation Trail
  • Soccer Cetner
  • Concessions 
  • Browns Beach
  • Boat Ramp (Rock River)