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Forest City Float
4.9 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Float tank center in Rockford, Illinois
Claustrophobia-friendly — this center offers an open (no-lid) float: an open pool, an open room, or a vessel whose door stays open. If being closed in worries you, that's the setup to ask for.
Plan your float
- Single float a single session runs around $54; membership brings it down to about $54/mo — always confirm current pricing on their site
- Tank type float pods, float cabins, open float pools
- Couples float a two-person vessel is available — popular as a date night or a gift; book ahead, they're limited
- First-timer friendly they walk new floaters through everything — no experience needed
- Today see hours ·
- Book & prices forestcityfloat.floathelm.com — see live availability and current rates
- Phone (815) 708-8055
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–6 PM |
The tanks & rooms here
No lid to close over you — the answer for anyone who feels boxed in. Open pools, open rooms, or pods whose door stays open.
The classic enclosed capsule with a hinged lid. Deepest sensory deprivation; you lie down and pull the lid to.
A walk-in enclosure with full standing height — for taller floaters and anyone who wants privacy without a low lid.
A room-sized open pool of salt water. Zero enclosure, easiest for two, most spacious of all.
What's provided
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What floaters say
“The host was so kind and informative and the facility was very clean and comfortable.”
“The gentlemen who helped me was very patient and explained everything thoroughly.”
“I've been going here to float since January of 2020 and it's the most relaxing and peaceful thing I do for myself.”
“I've been going here to float since January of 2020 and it's the most relaxing and peaceful thing I do for myself.”
“The sensory deprivation float tanks, infered saunas and Tibetan Singing Bowls are just to name a few beautiful features.”
From the reviews
This is a unique experience that everyone should try. My daughter and I went for an hour of float time. We arrived and were welcomed kindly and shown the attached yoga studio as well. There are 2 rooms with float pods and showers and everything you need.
Forest City Float is one of 815's greatest attributes. This is a place of deep cleansing, healing amd true inner growth. The sensory deprivation float tanks, infered saunas and Tibetan Singing Bowls are just to name a few beautiful features. This is a must see! 🙏
I've been going here to float since January of 2020 and it's the most relaxing and peaceful thing I do for myself. The magnesium in the water is healing for my muscles and I'm able to stretch and move in ways I am not able normally. Everyone should try it!
I haven't had a float in a long time because there wasn't a facility in the area. I kept meaning to get to FCF last year and it got away from me. Then COVID .... So, my desk and zoom-weary body was in serious need of some R & R and I determined it was finally time. Tammy was great, friendly and informative.
Your first float at Forest City Float
Never floated before? Almost no one has their first time, and a good center expects it. Here's what to know. What it is: you float effortlessly in about ten inches of skin-temperature water saturated with around 1,000 lbs of Epsom salt — so dense you cannot sink. In the dark and quiet, with no light, sound, or gravity to react to, your nervous system downshifts. Before you come: don't shave or wax for a day beforehand (salt stings fresh cuts — they'll have barrier ointment if you nick yourself), skip caffeine, eat a light meal an hour or two before, and remove contacts. If you colored your hair recently, wait a few days. In the tank: shower first, put earplugs in before you get wet, and keep a fresh-water spray bottle within reach for salt in the eyes. You can leave the light or music on until you settle, then turn them off from inside. Hold your arms out for the first 20–30 seconds to stop bobbing, then let go. It takes a few tries — the first 20 minutes are usually your mind winding down. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to shower and get oriented.
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