Levings Lake Playground in Rockford

Colorful music-themed playground with a lovely view of Levings Lake

Address: 1420 S. Pierpont Ave., Rockford, IL

In Levings Park, directly across from West Rock Wake Park

Description:

Levings Lake Playground in Rockford is a medium-sized playground with Infinity climbers, spinning cups, and tall slides.

Best for ages: 2-10

Features:

Medium-sized three-level play structure with stairs and climbing entrances
Music station with drums and bells
Infinity climbers
4 stacked poles for climbing
Two spinning cups
Spinning wheel
Monkey bars
Benches within the playground
Three slides – 1 small, 2 tall
Balancing blocks
Rock Paper Scissors game
Tic Tac Toe game
Climbing rings
Steering wheel
Climbing wall
Animal track display
Two telescopes
Wooden retaining wall that kids use as a balance beam
Nearby shelter and picnic tables
Nearby garbage cans
View of Levings Lake
Nearby West Rock Wake Park
Sidewalk up to the playground

Sun protection: The playground is nicely shaded with large trees

Parking: Parking next to the playground

Playground structure materials: Plastic and metal

Ground/surface materials: Woodchips

Fenced in? N, but located in a large park

Slides? Y, three slides

Swings? N

Picnic tables, benches or other seating? Y, benches and retaining wall to sit on

Walking path, sidewalk or bike path? Y, there’s a sidewalk up to the playground

Stroller accessibility? Y

Bathrooms? N

Drinking fountain? N

Food and drink nearby? N

What makes it special or worth visiting?

Levings Lake Playground is a fun place for kids who like to climb, spin, and play music. The playground overlooks Levings Lake and West Rock Wake Park where you can watch kids and adults wakeboarding. There are several pieces of unique playground equipment including the Infinity climbers, spinning wheel, and spinning cups. There is also a great music station with multiple instruments to play. There are other playgrounds located in Levings Park that you can check out and make a day of your trip!

If you go, you may want to bring: