Sounds of Summer

School is out, time to plan your summer activities! Rockford Park District has announced these events and activities that a family of four can participate in for $25 or less! Learn more at www.rockfordparkdistrict.org for a list of museums, parks and more!
Outside
Cool off at Alpine and Sand Park pools | Alpine Admission— Youth: $4 ; Adults: $4.75 ; Seniors: $3.75 ; Sand Park Admission—Youth: $4.25 ; Adults: $5 ; Seniors: $4.
Hit a Bucket of Balls | Elliot or Ingersoll Golf Courses for $6 per bucket; at Aldeen Practice Centre, a small bag of range balls is $5 ; clubs available for loan at no charge April – October.
Learning Links at Ingersoll | Golf four holes for just $4 for a family of four April through October.
Lockwood Park Children’s Farm & Trailside Equestrian Centre | Go on a hayride Saturdays, June-October, Noon-5pm. Adults: $3 ; Youth $2. Or, take kids ages 1-7 for a pony ride in the pony ring for $3.
Trolley Car 36 or Forest City Queen Riverboat | Take a historic ride along the Rock River by boat or on the trolley tracks during the summer and fall. Free admission for kids age 4 and under.
Inside
Open Public Skating Sessions at Carlson Ice Arena | (one-hour sessions, year-round); Youth: $4 ; Kids ages 2 and under: Free during open skate times.
Jr. IceHogs Training Facility | Try out the fun RapidShot game for just $2 (2 rounds of 16 pucks).
Sapora Playworld | Visit the indoor playground; enjoy half-price Tuesdays and Thursdays for $1.50.
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens | Visit NCG for just $3Â every Tuesday.