Location & Hours

Rockford, IL 61103

Mon	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Open now
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Amenities and More

Accepts Credit Cards

Good For Kids

No Bike Parking

About the Business

Forest Preserves of Winnebago County is located in Rockford, IL where we offer endless opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation, nature exploration, and relaxation. Most forest preserves are located just minutes from your home and boast diverse amenities, miles of trails, and acres of wide-open spaces for visitors of all ages to enjoy. We offer activities such as: fishing, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, camping, and snowmobiling. The District was founded in 1922 by citizens who had the foresight to preserve some of the region's unique natural resources for future generations to enjoy. Today the District manages over 9,500 acres at 40 sites throughout the county. These preserves help ensure preservation of the natural beauty that makes this area a desirable place to live. They also protect habitat for wildlife, including many rare and endangered species. Enjoy 3 golf courses including Atwood, Ledges, Macktown, camp grounds, and environmental conservation. Call Forest Preser…

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Morgan B.
San Francisco, CA
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Feb 16, 2019
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The Forest Preserve Headquarters of Winnebago County is by far my favorite underrated park in the Rockford area! Lots to explore and so many different, unique areas within the park. I love the view over the quarry in all seasons but it's especially beautiful in fall/winter. The walk through the woods and around the ponds and river on the other side of the forest preserve are gorgeous in spring with frogs and other small animals to find and lots of mossy pathways. It feels like a fairytale!
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Connor W.
Roscoe, IL
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Great place to hangout and have a few beers and go on nature walks.

I've never camped here, but I heard that its cool. There are a lot of nice shelters and a respectable playground. You can pick morel mushrooms here during the early-mid spring. There's a fair amount of wildlife (deer, turkey, woodpeckers, toads, etc.) as well.

The conservation sheriff cruises through every once in a while to make sure no one's doing anything retarded. Its a popular hangout for delinquent kids during the day, so check your grills before you cook. There was piss on one of them once.
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Alicia J.
Janesville, WI
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Nice, well maintained playground for the kids. Surrounded by trees & lots of birds chirping this AM. Lots of picnic tables and a restroom here too. I could see coming with a lunch for the kids for an afternoon outside.
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Midge M.
Saint Paul, MN
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May 11, 2016
Very lovely place to walk around and such. There was a family reunion going on while I was there so I didn't really sit down under the seating place or what not. But I dig walking in the woods and stuff.
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G P.
Roscoe, IL
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Great park. Lots of bike trails. On the Rock River. Has picnic areas, shelters and cool water well pumps to pump your water. No running water or showers at campground. Raised prices for camping. Why? Who knows. Tent camping and electric sites tho. Quiet. Lots of trees and wildlife. Bring your bikes.
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