Forest City Queen suspended as a result of river closure

From press release

Rockford Park District’s Forest City Queen riverboat has suspended operation as a result of the closure of the Rock River. The riverboat will resume its regular schedule when the river is reopened and the no-wake restriction has been lifted.

The Forest City Queen’s regular operating schedule is June-Sept. 26, with 45-minute narrated excursion rides on the Rock River, as well as a variety of cruise and drinking package options, including: Wednesday Family Fun Ski Broncs Show nights, Friday Grab ’n’ Go Lunch Cruises, Friday Night Fish Fry Cruises on Ski Broncs show nights, Saturday Evening Sunset Dinner Cruises and Saturday Evening River District Association tours.

Private rentals are also available. Reservations are required at least three days prior to specialty cruise dates by calling (815) 987-1685.

For more information, contact Julius Rankins at (815) 987-8824 or e-mail juliusrankins@rockfordparkdistrict.org.