Visit Atwood
Rockford Park District's Atwood Park is open every day year-round from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and welcomes the public to visit for FREE self-guided hikes at the scenic 334-acre Seth B. Atwood Park.
Visitors can also view feeding time for the Birds of Prey every Saturday at 1:00 PM, as well as interact with volunteers of the facility’s award-winning Birds of Prey live exhibit, which offers up-close views of raptors, and one of the few accessible tree houses in Illinois.
Atwood Center is also open to the public every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Atwood Center staff will be on hand with a wealth of knowledge to share about the park. From the animal inhabitants to the wide variety of ecosystems, Atwood Park’s biodiversity is something you’ll want to see for yourself. Come out and explore the beauty of the woodlands, marsh, prairies, and river today!
Hours
Atwood Park | 7074 Rydberg Road | Rockford, IL 61109
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Atwood Center | 2685 New Milford School Road | Rockford, IL 61109 | 815-966-8747
Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Events
Atwood Center
Atwood Center is open to the public every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Atwood Center staff will be on hand with a wealth of knowledge to share about the park.
Atwood Center has field trip and rental options available.
Birds of prey
This captivating exhibit features up-close views of raptors and is one of the few accessible tree houses in Illinois.
Visitors are welcome to observe, take pictures, and ask questions year-round, or come see the birds get fed every Saturday at 1:00 PM.
Atwood Trails
The trails include approximately five miles of multi-use natural surface trails for beginner and intermediate users.
The trails introduce new hikers, bikers, and cross country skiers to the natural beauty of Seth B. Atwood Park. Donations are appreciated.