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Children's soak station beside the playground at Mercyhealth Sportscore Two in Loves Park.
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Mercyhealth Sportscore Two Soak Station

Mercyhealth Sportscore Two, Loves Park, IL

Open water-play area beside the playground at Mercyhealth Sportscore Two in Loves Park.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Monday-Friday 13:00-20:00

Visit style

Playground-plus-splash outing

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

One of the more useful Rockford-area splash stops because the playground and indoor restrooms make the outing easier on parents.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Mixed-age siblings
  • Families pairing playground time with water play
  • Short to medium summer outings with easier restroom access
Less Ideal For
  • Families wanting a full aquatic-center experience
  • Visitors looking for deep water or slides
  • People wanting a tightly enclosed splash area

At a Glance

Venue type

Spray park

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Water features

Ground sprays

Family amenities

Changing area

Nearby park amenities

Playground

Cost

Free

Shade level

Partly shaded

Bathroom access

On site

Fencing

Partially fenced

Surface type

Textured concrete

Accessibility and comfort

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible restroom nearby

Visit options

Drop-in visits

Season model

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Part of a larger park

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Operator type

Park district

Hours vary with season or weather

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Monday1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Entry NotesEnter through a gate near the stairway to the Fozzy's Skybox deck.
Hours SummaryMonday-Friday 13:00-20:00
Season WindowMemorial Day through Labor Day
Restroom NotesRestrooms are available inside the Indoor Sports Center.

Pricing Snapshot

AdmissionFree

About the Venue

The Soak Station at Mercyhealth Sportscore Two is Rockford Park District's open water-play area near the playground behind the Indoor Sports Center. It offers a more destination-like setting than the district's smallest neighborhood pads thanks to its sports-complex context, nearby playground, and access to restrooms inside the building. This one is especially useful for mixed-age siblings and families already spending time at Sportscore Two.

Atlas Perspective

Splash Pad Atlas Notes

Noise LevelModerate
Visit StylePlayground-plus-splash outing
Energy LevelModerate
Parent ComfortBetter than a basic neighborhood pad because restrooms are explicitly available nearby

Accessibility & Comfort

Considerations
Open-access outdoor play area within a larger sports complex
Family Facilities
Nearby playgroundIndoor restrooms in the sports center
Wheelchair accessibleAccessible restroom nearby

Gallery

Open soak station with water play beside the Mercyhealth Sportscore Two playground.
The soak station sits right next to the playground for an easy two-in-one outing.
Aerial view of the playground and soak station at Mercyhealth Sportscore Two.
The aerial view shows how the water-play area fits into the larger sports complex.
Children using the soak station water features near the playground.
This setup works especially well for mixed-age kids moving between playground and water play.

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Quick Summary

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Monday-Friday 13:00-20:00

Visit style

Playground-plus-splash outing

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Contact Information

Address

8800 E. Riverside Blvd.

Loves Park, IL, 61111

Location
IllinoisRockford AreaLoves Park, IL
Source & Verification

Last updated

April 18, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 10, 2026

Checked against 1 public source.

Reviewed as

Municipal source review

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