Rockford Park District’s Post

At the Rockford Park District, we're committed to providing valuable learning opportunities for all ages. We believe that education is the foundation of a strong community! This summer, we're excited to introduce four incredible interns who will be joining our team! 📚⭐️ 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬: 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕: 📸 𝑴𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒂/𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 - Name: Nikos Xydakis - Major/School: Marketing & Sport Management / McKendree University - Fun Fact: Nikos is a D1 Volleyball player 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕: 💼 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 - Name: Jaelen Ray - Major/School: Accounting / Rockford University - Fun Fact: Favorite hobby is fishing - Name: Brandon Thammarath - Major/School: Finance / Northern Illinois University - Fun Fact: Favorite movie is Spiderman 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕: 🏅 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 - Name: Stephan Bovell - Major/School: Recreational Therapy / Calvin University - Fun Fact: Has 3 dogs We’re so excited to see all the amazing things they’ll accomplish! #RockfordParkDistrict #Internship #SummerInterns #FutureLeaders #EducationMatters #RockfordProud

We're thrilled to announce that the Rockford Fire Track Club has been honored as the 2024 AAU Central District Track Club of the Year! Our athletes' commitment to excellence, both on and off the track, has been inspiring this season. Best of luck to our athletes as they continue their 2024 season. We are proud of you all! 🏆 #Track #815Represent

In the fall of 2023, Wantz Memorial Park 🛝 underwent a significant renovation, guided by feedback from residents and participants of the Time 2 Play summer playground program. Their input shaped which recreational features were retained, which new amenities were added, and the overall playground design. This summer, we proudly unveiled the results during our park reopening celebration. 🎉 The reopening of Wantz Memorial Park highlights our commitment to enhancing neighborhood parks for our community. As City of Loves Park, Illinois Mayor Greg Jury said best, "We are excited to watch this neighborhood thrive with the new amenities and opportunities the park provides. The improvements made here are not just about enhancing the physical space, but about fostering community spirit and engagement." #ParkCelebration #LovesPark #CommunitySpirit #NeighborhoodImprovement

We are excited to announce the sale of 168 out of our 218 acres at Elliot Golf Course to Severson Dells Nature Center! This decision allows us to reduce our footprint and reallocate resources to improve our assets, including updating the 55-year-old irrigation system at Ingersoll Golf Course. We are thrilled to turn this land over to an outstanding organization that educates thousands of kids about our environment. Severson Dells Nature Center plans to transform the golf course into an urban nature preserve, a plan we fully support for the educational and natural benefits it will bring to our community. This sale is a win-win for both the Park District and Severson Dells, creating endless opportunities to teach future generations about the importance of nature. 🌱 #Rockford #CommunityFirst #PreserveNature #ForestCity

We are excited to announce that 815 Ice Theatre will represent Rockford at the 2024 Theatre on Ice United States Figure Skating National Competition from June 25th to June 29th! ⛸️ The event will be held at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. This marks the first time a team from Rockford will compete in this national competition. The team consists of 14 talented skaters from the area, ranging in age from 10 to 48. Theatre on Ice (TOI), also known as Ballet on Ice in Europe, is a unique form of competitive figure skating. It combines the elegance of figure skating with the drama and artistry of theatre and dance. Join us in cheering on our team as they take the ice next week! ⛸️🎭 #815IceTheatre #TheatreOnIce #RockfordProud #FigureSkating

🚨 HIRING ALERT: Full Time Food & Beverage Coordinator Join our outstanding RPD team and play a key role in our commitment to excellent service and customer satisfaction! This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact while in a community and guest facing role. As the Food & Beverage Coordinator, you'll oversee concession operations at Riverview Ice House and Carlson Ice Arena. Additionally, you'll support the Skate and Play Manager in managing Sapora Playworld, organizing special events, facilitating private parties, rentals, and birthday celebrations. If you're dedicated to delivering outstanding service and creating unforgettable guest experiences, we invite you to apply for this exciting position! 🌟 For more details and to apply > tinyurl.com/mwr82c7h #FoodBeverageCoordinator #CustomerExperience #CareerOpportunities #JoinOurTeam #Rockford

A big thank you to Fred VanVleet for his ongoing support and dedication to the Rockford community! His role as a sports and recreation role model is truly inspiring to all, especially our kids. His dedication to offering a safe sports environment and guiding our youth through adversity is invaluable. We were honored that Fred's camp was hosted at our UW Health Sports Factory, offering over 100 young athletes the chance to learn from one of the best and gain valuable skills and life lessons. Thank you, Fred, for continuously uplifting our community! #CommunityChampion #Inspiration #RoleModel #RockfordPride #SportsLeadership

Last week, the Rockford Park District convened for our routine quarterly all-staff meeting. These meetings are a time to recognize both teams and individual employees who have gone above and beyond in their roles to successfully serve our community and act as exceptional coworkers! Below are our employees/teams of the quarter! ⭐️ Haskell Team: Selena Williams, Dianne Manning, Mark Lambert, Kelsey Roger, Atysiah Thomas, Shakeya Horton - This crew truly embodies our "one team, one goal" vision at the Park District. By dividing the key roles based on their individual skillsets in tutoring, arts and crafts, and balancing fun with work, they transformed challenges into successes. Their dedication made our after-school program thrive for our children! ⭐️ Easton Demus -Since joining us in December, Easton has been a fantastic asset to the Park District team. He prepared all park ball diamonds for spring and earned several key certifications in just 5 months. Easton has become known for being reliable, hardworking, and honest, traits that all our Park District employees strive for! ⭐️ Application Team: Mike Costello, Haley Varble, Sara Saunders, Camille Blake, Amy McIntyre, and Catie Vernon - This team worked dedicatedly to finding and implementing an exceptional, user-friendly app for the Park District that meets the needs of our community! ⭐️ Elizabeth Richardson-Davis - Our cherished party hostess at Sapora Playworld, Elizabeth ensures every need is met, making parties stress-free and fun for parents! From managing messes to providing carts and quietly popping balloons, Elizabeth consistently delivers exceptional customer service! ⭐️ Mila Reed -Mila is a rock star at Lockwood Park, consistently going above and beyond. She's creative, timely, and handles countless behind-the-scenes tasks, ensuring every detail is perfect for our events and activities. Mila's innovative ideas and flawless execution align perfectly with the Park District’s goals for continuous improvement and forward thinking! ⭐️ Christian Traff- Christian tackles the toughest tasks with skill and a great attitude, from building snow sculpture boxes to hanging nets at great heights. He even saves the district significant costs by handling big jobs like dismantling condemned bleachers. Christian always puts his best effort into helping his coworkers and serving our community! 🎉 Congratulations to our Gold Star Performance winners! 🎉 #EmployeeRecognition #GoldStarPerformance #CommunityHeroes #ParkDistrictPride #CelebratingExcellence