Atwood Center Rockford IL

Located in historic Seth B. Atwood Park, which encompasses 334 acres of woodland, prairie, river and marsh habitat. Atwood is home to the Birds of Prey program, with owls, hawks and bald eagles in residence for visitors to enjoy.

Seth B. Atwood Park contains 334 acres of land with approximately one mile of the Kishwaukee River flowing through it. There is a variety of ecosystems, ranging from new forest growth to climax forests of oak, hickory and walnut, from a marsh area to a large quarry, from a restored prairie to a dry creek bed where students and campers can look for fossils.
 
Atwood Center is climate-controlled and consists of a large dining area complete with a stone fireplace and beautiful view of the park, two classrooms, a nature display area, two bunk rooms, separate bathrooms and showers, and private teachers’ sleeping and bath quarters. Its overnight capacity is 79.

Atwood Center is available for weekend retreats, and offers two classrooms, meeting space with dormitories, and optional meal service. A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve program dates.

Atwood Center
2685 New Milford School Road
Rockford, IL 61109-4435
815-874-7576 OFFICE
815-874-2467 FAX
815-987-8877 REGISTRATION FAX
888-871-6171 TTY

Email:Atwood@rockfordparkdistrict.org

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