Why visit Loves Park
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 57 parks and trails, 131 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC ShowPlace Machesney Park 14, Frank E. Bauer Bridge, Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House and Chicago & North Western Railway Stone Arch Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 37 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Loves Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Loves Park
Loves Park is a city in Boone and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Most of the city is in Winnebago County, with a tiny sliver in the east located in Boone County. The population was 23,397 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Loves Park, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Studio Theater
Cinema and theater · 2.2 mi
3301 North Mulford Road, Rockford
Starlight Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.2 mi
3301 N Mulford Road;Spring Brook Road, Rockford
Museums and landmarks8
Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House
Museum · 2.9 mi
Wheelchair accessible house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright commissioned by Kenneth and Phyllis Laurent.
4646 Spring Brook Road, Rockford
Fr-Sa 11:00-14:30, Su 12:30-16:00
Chicago & North Western Railway Stone Arch Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Building in Roscoe, Illinois, United States
Greenwood Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Cemetery in Rockford, Illinois
Kenneth and Phyllis Laurent House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Usonian house
Lysander Jacoby House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds57
Peter Olson Park
Park · 1.7 mi
Ball Diamond removed in 2024 by City of Loves Park. TBD Future use. Open Field Currently.
1815 Maple Avenue
sunrise-20:00
Carlson Ice Arena
Sports field and stadium · 1.3 mi
4150 North Perryville Road, Loves Park
45 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes131
Franchesco's Ristorante
Restaurant · American, Italian · 3.0 mi
7128 Spring Creek Road, Rockford
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00; PH open
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
7290 East Riverside Boulevard, Loves Park
Mo-Fr 04:30-21:00; Sa-Su 05:00-21:00
Tacos El Jefe Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
6566 East Riverside Boulevard, Loves Park
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00
Mary's Market Cafe & Bakery
Restaurant · 2.9 mi
2636 McFarland Road, Rockford
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-17:00
Capri Restaurant & Pizza
Restaurant · Italian · 1.4 mi
6480 East Riverside Boulevard, Loves Park
Tu-Su 16:00-21:00
Pancheros Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.5 mi
3015 North Perryville Road, Rockford
Mo-Su 10:30-22:00
119 more on the map.
History
Malcolm Love, an industrialist in Rockford, Illinois, purchased 236 acres of land in this area in 1901 and set up a gathering place that came to be known as Love's Park. The city of Loves Park was incorporated in 1947.
When the city's economy was negatively affected by the early 1980s recession, City Hall was moved from the Grand Avenue fire station into the Marshall Middle School to save money. In 2001, Danfoss moved their plant from Rockford to Loves Park, becoming one of the town's largest employers.
From the History section of Loves Park, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Rockford - Loves Park
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
Churches and places of worship43
Northeast Christian Church
Church · 1.4 mi
5651 East Riverside Boulevard, Rockford
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses - Machesney Park, Riverside
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.6 mi
9511 N 2nd St, Machesney Park
Living Christ Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.5 mi
North Alpine Road, Loves Park
Shopping26
Backyard Adventures of Northern Illinois
Shop · 2.3 mi
6630 Spring Brook Road, Rockford
Gas and EV charging32
Schools, colleges and libraries62
Rock Valley College
School · 2.0 mi
3301 North Mulford Road, Rockford
Healthcare34
Custom Permanent Makeup by, Miss. Minnick
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
1026 East Riverside Boulevard, Loves Park
UW Health North Bell School Road Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
3505 North Bell School Road, Rockford
UW Health Eye Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.5 mi
7019 unit 101 Rote Road, Rockford
Map of Loves Park
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 14°F | 1.6 in | 10.9 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 18°F | 1.6 in | 8.5 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.8 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 2.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 20°F | 1.9 in | 9.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rockford Gtr Rockford Ap 72543 (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Boone County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-03-13: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2006-12-29: Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Machesney Park 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Rockford 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Roscoe 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Cherry Valley 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Timberlane 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Belvidere 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Rockton 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Poplar Grove 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- South Beloit 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Beloit 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- C&NW Stone Arch Bridge, Roscoe, IL, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Lysander Jacoby House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kenneth and Phyllis Laurent House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greenwood Cemetery Chapel and Crematory, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
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