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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

Rock River Golf and Pool
3901 Dixon Avenue
Beautiful 18 hole course, outdoor pool and restaurant.
815-625-2322
www.rrgap.com

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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Aldeen Golf Club
1902 Reid Farm Road
Aldeen features five sets of tees, with water hazards looming on 12 of 18 holes. Expertly manicured bent grass tees, greens, and fairways throughout. Par 72. The Practice Center offers 75 grass tee stations, two short game areas, two practice bunkers, and a 14,000 sq. ft. putting green. In 2007, the Practice Centre was totally redone. It includes a huge "off-the-grass" (no mats) driving range with numerous greens and bunkers plus rangefinders to help the golfer determine distance and several chipping and putting greens.
815-282-4653
www.aldeengolfclub.com

Alpine Hills Golf and Practice Center
4402 Larson Avenue
815-398-8066
www.golfalpinehills.com


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

Atwood Homestead Golf Course
8990 Old River Road
Beautiful golf course for all to enjoy.
815-623-2411
www.wcfpd.org


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

Ingersoll Golf Course
101 Daisyfield Road
815-987-8834
www.rockfordparkdistrict.org


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

Sandy Hollow Golf Course
2500 Sandy Hollow Road
815-987-8836
www.rockfordparkdistrict.org


Severson Dells Nature 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 and Golf Course
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 or 815-987-8838
www.rockfordparkdistrict.org

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ROCKTON
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Macktown Golf Course
2221 Freeport Road
Beautiful golf course for all to enjoy.
815-624-7510

www.wcfpd.org


Red Barn Golf Course
829 South Blackhawk Boulevard
815-624-8037
www.redbarngolfcourse.com


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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