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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.

Adaptive recreation construction at Darryl F. Lindberg Park 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.

Hours & Admission

Admission

Published admission prices
VisitorPrice
AdmissionFree

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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Other options nearby

Rendering of the redesigned inclusive Paulyground playground at Alpine Park in Rockford

Rockford Park District’s landmark inclusive playground at Alpine Park is being rebuilt with wheelchair-accessible play, sensory-friendly features, unitary surfacing, and a communication board.

Accessible playground example from Rockford Park District

John Beck Memorial Playground at Oxford Park is an inclusive Rockford Park District playground with seamless surfacing, an accessible pathway, and a communication board.

Sources & Updates

Time-sensitive details still need a dated source check