Playground at Darryl F. Lindberg Park
Loves Park, IL
The playground at Darryl F. Lindberg Park is being updated with smooth surfacing, an accessible swing, and a communication board as part of a larger all-abilities recreation project in Loves Park.
Official project progress photo from the Rockford Park District.
Photo 1 of 2. Official project progress photo from the Rockford Park District.
Editorial notes
What stands out
This is a high-value all-abilities park listing because the playground improvements sit inside a larger adaptive recreation hub with unusually strong access planning.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Seating
- Picnic tables
- Restrooms nearby
- Drinking fountains
- Parking
- Accessible parking
- Visit type
- Best as a planned park outing rather than a spontaneous tiny stop.
Read more about this location
Darryl F. Lindberg Park is best known for its new inclusive baseball fields, but the official project page also confirms upgrades to the park playground itself. The Rockford Park District states that the playground will include flat smooth terrain with Sofsurface tiles, an accessible swing, and a communication board, alongside paved paths, accessible parking, gender-neutral bathrooms, picnic tables, and drinking fountains tied to the broader adaptive recreation buildout. For families in Loves Park, this makes the site a meaningful all-abilities recreation destination rather than just a sports facility.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Considerations
The playground is part of a larger project and may not feel like a standalone destination for all families.
Considerations
Construction phasing can affect what is available on any given visit.
Documented Features
Flat smooth terrain with Sofsurface tiles at the playground
Documented Features
Accessible swing
Documented Features
Communication board
Documented Features
Paved paths directly to fields
Documented Features
Accessible parking
Documented Features
Gender-neutral bathrooms
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
721 Pearl Ave.
Loves Park, IL, 61111
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Sources & Updates
2 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 11, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 2 public sources
Public sources
- Rockford Park District - Darryl F. Lindberg Parkrockfordparkdistrict.org
Official page confirms the playground update as part of the adaptive fields project.
Checked: address, playground upgrades, accessible swing, communication board, surfacing, parking
- Rockford Park District - Capital Improvement Projectsrockfordparkdistrict.org
Confirms active construction at Darryl F. Lindberg Park.
Checked: project status
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing based on official Darryl F. Lindberg Park project details, including documented playground accessibility upgrades.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.