Grant Park
District of Rockford
in Winnebago County of Illinois, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
42.271 and -89.094 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 42° 16' 16" and W -89° 5' 38"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 03:04 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
12:46 am and 3:00 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
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Delve into Grant Park

The district Grant Park of Rockford in Winnebago County (Illinois) is a district located in United States about 673 mi west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 73 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 61%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 14% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

20°C (67 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

23°C (73 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

HOWARD JOHNSON HOTEL ROCKFORD

Address
4,1 mi
3909 ELEVENTH ST
61109 Rockford
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


ROCKFORD ALPINE INN SUITES

Address
3,3 mi
4404 E STATE STREET
61108 Rockford
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Lodge

Address
3,4 mi
4605 East State Street
61108 Rockford
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVEL INN -ROCKFORD

Address
3,7 mi
4850 EAST STATE STREET
61108 Rockford
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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2015 MRIOC Mod 2wd SCT A Main 1-25-15

Published: January 26, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: iowarctracks

2015 Midwest Regional Indoor Off-Road Championships Race Em R/C - http://www.raceemrc.com Mod 2wd SCT A Main 1-25-15.


2015 MRIOC Mod 2wd SCT Qualifier #4 1-24-15

Published: January 26, 2015
Length: 00:01 min
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Author: iowarctracks

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Getting Earwigs High

Published: August 21, 2008
Length: 14:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: damondude50

Me and my friend Emilio got bored wiping marks off of our school lockers so we sprayed earwigs with vandal spray(fumes can get u high) and they were doin some funny things. this one lived much...


DM&E 4004 near the Rockford Intl Airport - Camp Grant - 11/22/2013

Published: November 25, 2013
Length: 44:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Northern Illinois Rail Productions

Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern 4004, an EMD GP40 pulls the B66 local north, long-hood forward, on Illinois Railway trackage past the old station sign for Camp Grant on the east side of the Chicago...


Rockford Airfest 2011

Published: June 06, 2011
Length: 37:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: gonzotw

This video was uploaded from an Android phone.


Mike Wiskus - Pitts S-1 - Entire Performance - Rockford AirFest 2011

Published: July 03, 2011
Length: 11:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AirshowStuffVideos

Mike Wiskus' aerobatic performance in his Pitts S-1 at the 2011 Rockford AirFest. For more airshow videos, photos, and merchandise, check out my website at http://www.AirshowStuff.com !


Winter Edit

Published: February 02, 2009
Length: 14:02 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: danny micik

The pipe, madison four seasons, and cream city. enjoy.


USN F/A-18F Super Hornet Demo Team - Entire Performance- 2010 Rockford AirFest

Published: January 26, 2011
Length: 00:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AirshowStuffVideos

A performance by the United States Navy's East Coast F/A-18F Super Hornet Demonstration Team at the 2010 Rockford AirFest For more airshow videos, photos, and merchandise, check out my ...


British Aerospace Sea Harrier Bombing Pass

Published: June 05, 2012
Length: 01:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Chris Rezotko

The Sea Harrier on a "bombing" pass at the Rockford AirFest 2012.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

New Milford, Illinois

New Milford is a village in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Rockford, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 697 at the 2010 census, up from 541 at the 2000 census.

Located at 42.1833, -89.0711 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Villages in Illinois, Populated places in Winnebago County, Illinois, Rockford metropolitan area

WROK (AM)

WROK is an American News/Talk radio station in Rockford, Illinois. It is owned by Cumulus Media. The station is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to serve Winnebago County, Illinois.

Located at 42.2806, -89.0378 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
News and talk radio stations in the United States, Radio stations in Illinois, Radio stations established in 1923

Agricultural Society Fair Grounds

Agricultural Society Fair Grounds was a fairground on the west side of Rockford, Illinois. It was used as a baseball grounds by the Rockford Forest Citys baseball club of the National Association during the 1871 season, so it is considered a major league ballpark. The Forest Citys only played 6 home games at this field during the 1871 season. The former fairgrounds are now part of the Rockford Park District.

Located at 42.2772, -89.1012 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct baseball venues, Baseball venues in Illinois

WQRF-TV

WQRF-TV is the Fox-affiliated television station for Northern Illinois that is licensed to Rockford. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 42 from a transmitter at its studios on North Meridian Road/IL 24 in Rockford. The station can also be seen on Comcast channel 6 and in high definition on digital channel 910.

Located at 42.2872, -89.1708 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Television channels and stations established in 1978, Channel 39 virtual TV stations in the United States, Channel 42 digital TV stations in the United States, Television stations in Illinois, Media in Rockford, Illinois, Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Fox network affiliates

Rockford College

Rockford College is a private American liberal arts college in Rockford, Illinois. It was founded in 1847 as Rockford Female Seminary and changed its name in 1892. The college is known as the alma mater of Nobel Peace Prize winner Jane Addams, who was a member of the class of 1881.

Located at 42.2673, -89.0181 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Liberal arts colleges, Universities and colleges in Illinois, Education in Rockford, Illinois, Educational institutions established in 1847, Council of Independent Colleges, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Education in Winnebago County, Illinois, Buildings and structures in Rockford, Illinois, Visitor attractions in Rockford, Illinois, Female seminaries in the United States

WTVO

WTVO is the ABC-affiliated television station for Northern Illinois licensed to Rockford. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 16 from a transmitter at its studios on North Meridian Road/IL 24 in Rockford. The station can also be seen on Comcast channel 4 and in high definition on digital channel 908. Owned by Mission Broadcasting, WTVO is operated through joint sales and shared services agreements by the Nexstar Broadcasting Group.

Located at 42.2872, -89.1709 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Television channels and stations established in 1953, Channel 17 virtual TV stations in the United States, Channel 16 digital TV stations in the United States, Television stations in Illinois, Media in Rockford, Illinois, Nexstar Broadcasting Group, ABC network affiliates, MyNetworkTV affiliates

BMO Harris Bank Center

The BMO Harris Bank Center (formerly known as Rockford MetroCentre) is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena in downtown Rockford, Illinois. It is currently home to the AHL's Rockford IceHogs hockey team. The arena formerly served as the home of several defunct minor league sports teams, including the Rockford Lightning basketball team, the Rock River Raptors indoor football team, and the Rockford Rampage indoor soccer team.

Located at 42.2703, -89.0961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Indoor arenas in the United States, College sports venues in the United States, Indoor ice hockey venues in the United States, Indoor soccer venues in the United States, Sports venues in Illinois, Arena football venues, Rockford IceHogs, Buildings and structures in Rockford, Illinois, Basketball venues in Illinois, Visitor attractions in Rockford, Illinois

Boylan Catholic High School

Boylan Catholic High School is a private Catholic school located in the city of Rockford, Illinois. Founded in 1960, Boylan is the only Catholic high school in Rockford, and has 1187 students at the start of the 2010-2011 school year. It is located in, and administered by, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockford.

Located at 42.3203, -89.0833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1960, Roman Catholic secondary schools in Illinois, Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockford, High schools in Rockford, Illinois

Marinelli Field

Marinelli Field is a stadium in Rockford, Illinois located in Blackhawk Park and is overseen by the Rockford Park District. It is primarily used for baseball. It has served as the stadium for four minor league teams: Rockford RiverHawks (2002–2005) Rockford Reds (1999) Rockford Cubbies (1995–1998) Rockford Royals (1993–1994) Rockford Expos (1988–1992) In addition, it is the current home of the amateur Rockford Foresters, a summer collegiate-league team.

Located at 42.2496, -89.1009 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Minor league baseball venues, Baseball venues in Illinois, Buildings and structures in Rockford, Illinois, Visitor attractions in Rockford, Illinois

Auburn High School (Rockford, Illinois)

Auburn High School is a public high school located in Rockford, Illinois, USA, currently housing close to 2,000 ninth- through twelfth-grade students living in the Rockford school district. In addition to serving students living on the west side of Rockford, Auburn houses the high school portions of the Gifted Program (the Academy), the Creative and Performing Arts Program (CAPA), and the only Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program remaining in Rockford.

Located at 42.2869, -89.1378 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1960, High schools in Rockford, Illinois, Public high schools in Illinois

Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden

Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden (63 ha / 155 acres) is a nonprofit arboretum and botanical garden located at 2715 South Main Street, Rockford, Illinois. It is open daily except for major holidays; an admission fee is charged. Klehm can be reached at 815-965-8146. To learn more visit their website www. klehm. org. The arboretum was first established in 1910 as Rockford Nursery by landscape architect William Lincoln Taylor, who planted many of the arboretum's trees.

Located at 42.2446, -89.1124 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arboreta in Illinois, Botanical gardens in Illinois, Geography of Rockford, Illinois, Protected areas of Winnebago County, Illinois, Visitor attractions in Rockford, Illinois

Anderson Japanese Gardens

The Anderson Japanese Gardens is a 14-acre group of Japanese gardens located in Rockford, Illinois.

Located at 42.2892, -89.0581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Botanical gardens in Illinois, Japanese gardens, Geography of Rockford, Illinois, Protected areas of Winnebago County, Illinois, Visitor attractions in Rockford, Illinois, 1978 establishments

WRTB

WRTB is a radio station licensed to serve Winnebago, Illinois, and serving the Rockford, Illinois, market. WRTB has used the Bob FM format since August 1, 2006.

Located at 42.291, -89.164 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Illinois, Media in Rockford, Illinois, Bob FM stations

Memorial Hall (Rockford, Illinois)

Memorial Hall, also known as Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and the Winnebago County War Memorial, is located in Rockford, Illinois. It was built from 1901 to 1903, and originally dedicated to those who served in the Civil War and the Spanish American War. It is said to be the first of its kind in the United States. It is located on the west side of Rockford, one block from the Rock River, across the street from the Rockford Public Library, formerly the Carnegie Library.

Located at 42.2724, -89.093 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Monuments and memorials in Illinois, Illinois in the American Civil War, Grand Army of the Republic, Buildings and structures in Rockford, Illinois, National Register of Historic Places in Winnebago County, Illinois, Visitor attractions in Rockford, Illinois

Burpee Museum of Natural History

The Burpee Museum of Natural History is located along the Rock River in downtown Rockford, Illinois, USA, at 737 North Main Street.

Located at 42.2773, -89.0882 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Rockford, Illinois, Museums in Winnebago County, Illinois, Natural history museums in Illinois, Works Progress Administration in Illinois, Visitor attractions in Rockford, Illinois, Houses completed in 1893, Government buildings completed in 1942

Faust Landmark

The Faust Landmark, formerly known as the Faust Hotel (or Hotel Faust) and Tebala Towers, is located on East State Street, is one of the largest buildings in downtown Rockford, Illinois, United States. It currently serves persons 55 years and older. Built in 1929 as a hotel, it was sold to the Shriners who renamed it Tebala Towers. It was renamed to its current name when sold by the Shriners and was renovated into one and two bedroom efficiency apartments.

Located at 42.267, -89.0848 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hotels in Illinois, Buildings and structures in Rockford, Illinois

Camp Grant (Illinois)

For other uses see Camp Grant. Camp Grant was a U.S. Army facility located in the southern outskirts of Rockford, Illinois named in honor of General Ulysses S. Grant. Camp Grant, which at one point consisted of over 18,000 acres (73 km²), was in operation from 1917 to the late 1940s.

Panorama of Camp GrantEnlargePanorama of Camp Grant

Located at 42.2083, -89.0822 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former United States Army facilities, Forts in Illinois, Rockford, Illinois, Civilian Conservation Corps in Illinois, Civilian Conservation Corps camps

Rockmen Guardians

The Rockmen Guardians are a group of sculptures located in Rockford, Illinois, United States, south of the Sinnissippi greenhouse on the west side of the Rock River recreation path. There are four figures composed of granite and cement. The artist is Terese Agnew of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The work was built in autumn 1987 and spring 1988 and the statues are about 12 feet (3.7 m) tall.

Located at 42.2806, -89.0766 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1987 sculptures, Culture of Rockford, Illinois, Outdoor sculptures in Illinois, Visitor attractions in Rockford, Illinois, 1988 sculptures

WZOK

WZOK (branded as 97ZOK) is a radio station serving the Rockford, Illinois area with a Top 40 (CHR) format. It broadcasts on FM frequency 97.5 MHz and is under ownership of Cumulus Media.

Located at 42.2792, -89.0374 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Contemporary hit radio stations in the United States, Radio stations in Illinois, Radio stations established in 1990

WNTA

WNTA is a radio station licensed to Rockford, Illinois, USA. The station serves the Rockford area. The station's programing is focused on comedy. It is the only station in the Rockford metropolitan area that is 'all local, all day'. The station is owned by Maverick Media of Rockford License LLC.

Located at 42.2256, -89.0469 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Illinois, Media in Rockford, Illinois

Rockford East High School

Rockford East High School is a comprehensive four year high school in Rockford, Illinois.

Located at 42.2569, -89.0501 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
High schools in Rockford, Illinois, Public high schools in Illinois

Cathedral of Saint Peter (Rockford, Illinois)

The Cathedral of Saint Peter is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockford.

Located at 42.2851, -89.0828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockford, Roman Catholic cathedrals in the United States, Roman Catholic churches in Illinois, Buildings and structures in Rockford, Illinois

Rockford Iqra School

Rockford Iqra School is a private school in Rockford, Illinois. It has students from grades Pre-K to 12. Although fairly young, Rockford Iqra School has striven to uphold the religious and academic expectations of the community and has been particularly successful in academic competitions among other schools, community outreach, and extracurricular activities.

Located at 42.2355, -89.0008 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1998, Private elementary schools in Illinois, High schools in Rockford, Illinois, Islam in Illinois, Islamic schools in Illinois, Private middle schools in Illinois, Private high schools in Illinois

Rockford (Amtrak station)

The Rockford Amtrak Station is a proposed train station in Rockford, Illinois, for a new Chicago-Rockford-Dubuque Amtrak corridor scheduled to start by the end of 2014 or beginning of 2015. The route will run on the same tracks the former Black Hawk line used from 1974-1981. The station's construction will start in 2012 and will be located just south of downtown Rockford along Illinois Route 2.

Located at 42.2672, -89.0981 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Amtrak stations in Illinois, Proposed railway stations scheduled to open in 2014, Rockford, Illinois

Alpine Road (Amtrak station)

The Alpine Road Amtrak station is a proposed train station located in Rockford, Illinois, and will serve a new Chicago-Rockford-Dubuque Amtrak route that is expected to begin operation in late 2014 or early 2015. The station will primarily serve the large and growing south and east sides of the city of Rockford, as well as nearby Cherry Valley and Belvidere, Illinois.

Located at 42.2314, -89.0305 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Amtrak stations in Illinois, Proposed railway stations scheduled to open in 2014, Rockford, Illinois

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