Paulyground in Alpine Park, Rockford

Huge playground with lots of unique features for babies, big kids, and all ages in between

Address: 950 Alpine Road, Rockford, IL

Description: Located in Rockford, near the intersection of Alpine and Newburg Rd, Paulyground in Alpine Park has multiple play structures for kids of all ages, unique spinning features, a sandpit, swings, and a roller slide.

Best for ages: 1-12

Features:

Six areas of play – Baby section, toddler section, big kid section, sandpit, roller slide and rock steps, and swings.
Large play structure for bigger kids with multiple climbing structures and hanging seats
Medium play structure for toddlers with steps, climbing entrances and slides
Small baby play area with treehouse structure, rocking ride-on, and music feature
Sandpit
Several climbing features – metal bars, climbing wall, climbing net, and stacked climbing feature
Large merry-go-round spinner that can seat 5-10 kids
Circle spinner that kids sit in and spin (it will keep spinning until they stop it with their feet)
Two person seesaw
Spinning pole
Low hanging rubber swings beneath toddler play structure and in baby section
Play counter beneath toddler play structure
Two wiggle poles
Climbing ladders in various shapes
Long climbing ramp
Large rope and net climb
Binoculars at the top of the tower
Three slides (1 double toddler sized slide, 1 twist toddler sized slide, 1 large roller slide)
Swing set with 4 normal sized, 2 baby swings, and 2 special needs swings
Several benches and picnic tables in view of the playground
Grass area
Nearby pool
Nearby basketball courts
Garbage cans

Sun protection: Y, a lot of the playground is shaded, but the swings are in full sun

Parking: Parking lots (30+ spaces). One lot is shared with Alpine Pool.

Playground structure materials: Metal, plastic

Ground/surface materials: Rubber with colorful designs and sand in the sandpit

Fenced in? N

Slides? Y, three slides

Swings? Y, eight swings

Picnic tables, benches or other seating? Y, nine benches in view of the playground and four picnic tables in a nearby pavilion

Walking path, sidewalk or bike path? Y, sidewalk around park

Stroller accessibility? Y

Bathrooms? Y

Drinking fountain? Y

Food and drink nearby? N

What makes it special or worth visiting?

Paulyground is a colorful, unique playground nestled in beautiful Alpine Park. There are several pieces of playground equipment here that we haven’t seen anywhere else including a merry-go-round that seats 10 kids, spinning cups that kids can sit in, very low hanging (2-4 inches off the ground) rubber swings, and hanging seats in the climbing-themed bigger kid play structure. There are many mature trees around the playground that provide a good amount of shade. Paulyground is a great place for kids of all ages; even babies have a place to play and rubber flooring to keep them safe! Bring your swimsuits and check out Alpine Pool, which shares a parking lot with Paulyground, while you’re there.

If you go, you may want to bring: