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Sinnissippi Golf Course

2003 Arlington Ave., Rockford, IL 61107

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This nine-hole course, located in Sinnissippi Park, offers challenges for advanced golfers and novices. The 3,230-yard course is best known for its hilly layout and tree-lined fairways.

Centrally located in beautiful Sinnissippi Park, this 9-hole golf course covers 3,230 yards and is very hilly and challenging. Sinnissippi Golf Course opened in 1912, as Rockford’s first public course and only the second course in the city at the time (Rockford Country Club). The course was designed by Thomas Bendelow, who designed the country’s first public course located in New York City. His goal was to create golf courses that were inexpensive and easy to maintain which helps explain the lack of sand bunkers or water hazards at Sinnissippi Golf Course. Bendelow also designed the famous #3 course at Medinah Country Club in Chicago. Sinnissippi is a 9-hole course, covering 3,230 yards. It features natural elements, such as large trees and rolling hills. Sinnissippi has been nationally recognized for many years and in the 1980’s was the longest 9-hole course in the nation. The layout is a challenge for golfers of all abilities.

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2024 Holiday Festival of Lights - Rockford

Sinnissippi Park •  Nov 29 – Dec 31

Drive through Sinnissippi Park and enjoy dozens of spectacular holiday light displays. Festival of Lights has been a stateline family tradition since 1989.

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Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens •  Nov 30 – Jan 06

The outdoor gardens at Nicholas Conservatory are filled with sparkling holiday lights.

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Dasher Dash 5K Race

Beattie Park •  Nov 30 @ 12noon

Dash through downtown Rockford in holiday style at the Dasher Dash 5K! Open to all ages, this festive race offers medals, race shirts, and awards. Enter…

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