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Sports Facility Profile

Rock River

Facility Category: Parks & Rec

Rock River offers a prime venue for water sports, including rowing, skiing, canoeing, boating, and fishing. Shorewood Park features stadium seating and regularly hosts USA Water Ski national championships. The river runs through downtown Rockford, passing between the UW Health Sports Factory and the Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront with an over 22,000-square-foot conference center. Nearby trails support hiking, biking, and paddle sports, making Rock River a versatile event destination with convenient accommodations.

Phone: 815-489-1653
8WR8+C3 Rockford, Illinois, United States 61103
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Destination Information

GoRockford

Located on the banks of the mesmerizing Rock River in Northern Illinois, the city of Rockford guarantees a multitude of athletic venues and things to do for your next sports trip

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Sports Hosted

  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Rafting
  • Rowing
  • Swimming

Amenities

  • Storage for Equipment
  • Concessions
  • Wayfinding Signage & Maps
  • Event Coordination Staff

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