Accessibility

We welcome the opportunity to assist guests with disabilities to enjoy ALL our facilities, programs, and services. For assistance and information on accessibility, contact the Therapeutic Recreation Team at 815-987-8800, or indicate your disability-related need on your registration form.

The following list of parks are equipped with accessible swings: Beattie Playground, Beyer School Park, Booker Park, Brookview School Park, Churchill Park, Evergreen School Park, Harlem Community Skatepark, Highland Park, Mariposa Park, Martin Park, Mulford Crest Park, Vandercook School Park, Wantz Park, and Washington Park Community Center.

Website Accessibility

If you use assistive technology and the format of any material on this website interferes with your ability to access information, please call 815-987-8800. To enable us to respond in a manner most helpful to you, please indicate the nature of your accessibility problem, the preferred format in which to receive the material, the web address of the requested material, and your contact information.

We partner with UserWay, a Level Access Company, to provide a free accessibility widget on Rockford Park District websites. These tools can be utilized by clicking an orange icon located in either the bottom left or bottom right corner of our websites.

Accessibility Grievance Process

The Rockford Park District is a public entity as defined under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which prohibits the District from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in all programs, activities, and services. The Rockford Park District is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of Title II as well as all other federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to persons with disabilities.

Any person or authorized representative who believes that the Rockford Park District has discriminated against them based on their disability by denying access to its programs and services, may file a formal grievance with the Rockford Park District's ADA Compliance Officer. Submit your concern in writing within 30 days to: 

Mariah Anast
Recreation Coordinator, Therapeutic Recreation
ADA Coordinator
401 S. Main St. 
Rockford, Illinois 61101

Visual Systems

In collaboration with the Rockford Park District’s Therapeutic Recreation Department and The Autism Program (TAP) Service Center, a program of Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago these Visual Systems have been created with the intention of providing accessibility for individuals who benefit from their use.

Sign Language Interpreter

Patrons who require the assistance of a sign language interpreter may contact Customer Service at 815.987.8800 or e-mail us. A minimum of 14 days advance notice is needed.