Rockford Park District

Helping Our Community Thrive Through the Power of Play! The Rockford Park District (RPD), established in 1909, serves as a cornerstone of the Rockford region, managing 172 parks and facilities across more than 4,900 acres.  The Rockford Park District improves the quality of life for citizens by providing a vibrant, inclusive, and relevant park system that increases property values, stimulates economic development, creates economic impact, increases positive outcomes for youth, and improves our community’s health. A vibrant and relevant park system also protects the environment, employs hundreds of area teens, and brings our diverse community together in unity through the common love of play.