- TripBuzz found 65 things to do with kids in or near Loves Park, Illinois, including 55 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Rockford, Beloit, Cherry Valley and Janesville.
- From Rockford Riverhawks to Carlson Ice Arena, the Loves Park area offers 81 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Playgrounds and National & State Parks.
- An outlining community of Rockford, Loves Park is a city in Northern Illinois. With four-seasons, it provides for outdoor fun year-round. This includes summer sports like boating, fishing, bicycling and swimming, as well as winter sports like ice skating, skiing, snow tubing and snowmobiling. Loves Park is about an hour and a half from Chicago.
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Take a tour or spend an afternoon strolling through the meticulously maintained Anderson Japanese Gardens. Experience authentic Japanese cultural heritage among the fountains, ponds, and seating areas.
2.5 Miles
Sinnissippi Park is located on the banks of the Rock River and features hiking, biking or walking paths among beautiful gardens. Spend the day exploring sculptures, having a picnic or enjoying a concert at the band shell.
2.7 Miles
90%
125 votes
1354 North 2nd Street, Rockford, IL 61107
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Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens is a botanical garden featuring over 11,000 sq ft. of plant exhibition. Water fountains and falls, a pedestrian bridge, patios, walkways and seating areas set the stage for beautiful tropical plants and featured events.
2.7 Miles
Featuring designated public skating hours, Carlson Artic Ice Arena offers visitors a 185 foot long ice arena that hosts both youth and adult hockey programs. The arena also hosts freestyle figure skating sessions.
3.3 Miles
89%
123 votes
737 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103
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Burpee Museum of Natural History exhibits over 70,000 specimens from the Paleontology, Anthropology, Geology and Biology domains. The children's favorite attractions are, of course, the dinosaurs, with Jane the T-Rex and Homer the Triceratops in the lead.
3.3 Miles
Affiliated with and hosted by Rock Valley College, the Starlight Theatre features a retractable roof that allows for theater under the stars on clear nights. The theater brings famous shows to town, and also hosts original works.
3.4 Miles
The Discovery Center Museum combines playing and learning, with the aid of its more than 250 hands-on exhibits. Special events can be programmed in here, all around the year.
3.6 Miles
Performances from legends like Frank Sinatra and George Gershwin and a complete renovation to its former glory make Coronado Performing Arts Center worth a visit.
3.6 Miles
Coronado Theatre is a state of the art venue for the performing arts that originally opened in 1927. A variety of notable performers have taken the stage there including Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, the Marx Brothers, and Bob Hope.
3.9 Miles
Home to the Rockford IceHogs, BMO Harris Bank Center provides an ice arena to watch competitive hockey games. The arenas also hosts events from circuses, live music, auto sports activities, and comedians.