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ROCHELLE
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Rochelle Railroad Park
124 North 9th Street
An ideal spot for train-watching…over 80 trains per day. Raised
platform for viewers. Railroad history exhibits.
815-562-8107
ROCK FALLS
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Hennepin Feeder Canal Parkway
Rock Falls to Shefield…biking, hiking, snowmobiling, horseback riding,
canoeing, fishing, historical sites. Nims and Centennial Parks located along
canal…natural beauty!
Lower Dam Park and Bowman Family Memorial Park
Lower Dam near 1st Avenue Bridge
Beautifully landscaped with lighted river walk, fantastic fishing and
boat ramps. Open 24 hours daily.
815-625-0272
Seward-Riverside Park
East Second Street and Rock River
Located on 1.6 acres along the Rock River, abundant in wildlife. Also
has playground equipment. Site of Annual Rock Falls River Chase. Open 24
hours daily.
815-625-0272
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ROCKFORD
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Anderson Japanese Gardens
340 Spring Creek Road
World-class five-acre Japanese garden includes waterfalls, wild birds,
tea house, moon bridge, and ponds stocked with aquatic life. Education center
offers workshops /demonstrations. May - October : Monday -
Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday: noon to 4 p.m.
815-229-9390
Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden
2701 Clifton Avenue
Something to see every time of year. Take a self-guided walk on paved
path or make reservations for guided tour through living museum of trees,
shrubs, gardens. Gift shop, botanical library. Daily: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Summer: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
815-965-8146
Lockwood Park
5209 Safford Road
40+ acres of hills, meadows, woods, and stream…Trailside Equestrian
Center offers trail, pony and wagon rides, horseback riding lessons. Farm
petting corral, playground. Saturday - Sunday: noon to 5 p.m.
815-987-8809
Music in the Park
1401 North Second Street
Free outdoor concerts showcasing a variety of music styles. Bring chairs,
blankets and picnics. Tuesday and Thursday: 7:30 p.m. June 10 -
August 14.
815-987-8800
Severson Dells Environmental
Education Center, 8786 Montague Road
396 unspoiled acres with an unusual 90% concentration of native wildflowers.
Butterfly garden, paved trail, 2.5 miles of trails (some paved), gift shop,
aquarium, indoor beehive, nature walks and art events. Preserve open: dawn
- dusk. Center open Monday - Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday:
1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
815-335-2915
Sinnissippi Park
1300 and 1401 North Second Street
Spectacular events such as: Illinois State Snow Sculpting Competition,
Festival of Lights and Rock River Raft Race. Featuring recreational path,
lagoon and greenhouse with displays. Daily: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Greenhouse:
April - November: daily: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m).
815-987-8800
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ROCKTON
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Williams Tree Farm
4661 Yale Bridge Road
Illinois’ largest tree farm, free horsedrawn wagon rides, gift shop,
Candy Cane Cafe, reindeer and other animal friends, maze, covered bridge
and more.
815-624-7579
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