# West Rock Wake Park, United States: what it is and when to go > West Rock Wake Park is a visitor attraction in United States (Rockford, Illinois). Interests: With kids. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/west-rock-wake-park/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Activity · With kids - **Where:** United States - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 106 km as the crow flies - **Website:** [westrockwakepark.com](https://westrockwakepark.com) - **Run by:** West Rock Wake Park - **Coordinates:** 42.25984, -89.13306 ## What it is and where West Rock Wake Park is a visitor attraction in United States (Rockford, Illinois). It is in [Rockford, Illinois](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rockford/), where this site lists 10 more places to see, 5.3 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 42.25984, -89.13306; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 106 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.259845%2C-89.133061) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.259845%2C-89.133061) - **Run by:** West Rock Wake Park It is one of the [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit West Rock Wake Park is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 14 | | February | Possible | 10 h 21 | | March | Best time | 11 h 39 | | April | Best time | 13 h 09 | | May | Best time | 14 h 24 | | June | Best time | 15 h 04 | | July | Best time | 14 h 48 | | August | Best time | 13 h 43 | | September | Best time | 12 h 16 | | October | Best time | 10 h 49 | | November | Possible | 9 h 33 | | December | Possible | 8 h 55 | In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Beattie Park Mound Group](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/beattie-park/): Archaeological site in Illinois, United States · 3.8 km - [Burpee Museum of Natural History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/burpee-museum/): Building in Illinois, United States · 4.2 km - [Sinnissippi Golf Course Winter Trails](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/sinnissippi-golf-course-winter-trails/): Ski area · 6.5 km - [Barnstormer Distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/barnstormer-distillery/): Distillery · 7.5 km - [Alpine Hills Adventure Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/alpine-hills-adventure-park/): With kids · 8.3 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: With kids - [Disneyland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/disneyland/): American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company - [Walt Disney World](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/walt-disney-world/): resort and entertainment complex in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States - [Bronx Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bronx-zoo/): metropolitan zoo in the Bronx, New York City, New York, USA - [San Diego Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/san-diego-zoo/): zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States - [The Strat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-strat/): hotel, casino, and tower located in Las Vegas - [National Zoological Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-zoologico-nacional/): zoological park in Washington, D.C., United States Every United States place under With kids, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is West Rock Wake Park? It is a visitor attraction in United States. ### When is the best time to visit West Rock Wake Park? March to October. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. ### How do you get to West Rock Wake Park? The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 106 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.259845%2C-89.133061) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Beattie Park Mound Group](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/beattie-park/), [Burpee Museum of Natural History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/burpee-museum/), [Sinnissippi Golf Course Winter Trails](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/sinnissippi-golf-course-winter-trails/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/11660890050), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).