5.0Anderson Japanese Gardens(849 reviews) - Beautiful unexpected gem in the city of Rockford Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Gardens
Anderson Japanese Gardens is proud of its longstanding reputation as one of the highest quality Japanese gardens in North America. Our passion, however, is how the Garden positively impacts individuals and the communities where they live. We are committed to presenting first-class programs, events, and opportunities that bring people together in this uplifting natural setting.See more..
Situated along the banks of the beautiful Rock River, Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens brings the tropics to the Midwest. The facility is the third largest conservatory in Illinois, offering an 11,000-square-foot plant exhibition area complete with water features, seating areas, and sculptures, all in a tropical plant setting.The beauty continues outdoors with the Eclipse Lagoon, complete with two fountains, waterfalls, pedestrian bridge, patio areas, and walkway connecting the Conservatory to the historic Sinnissippi Rose Garden. Featuring Bruce Munro: LIGHT June 3 - November 5!See more..
4.5Sinnissippi Park(101 reviews) - Awesome Riverfront Park Parks • Gardens
On the banks of the Rock River, this park includes beautiful gardens and a popular jogging, walking and nature path.See more..
This year-round garden, which started as a commercial nursery, includes 155 acres of trees and 300 woody plant species mapped and labeled. The gardens include: a Rhododendron and Azalea dell, Hosta Garden, Nancy Olsen's Children's Garden, Fountain Garden, Demonstration Garden, Peony Garden, Grasses Garden,Woodland Wildflower Garden and Plant-a-Row garden. There are several signature events hosted each year also. Botanica luncheon,Garden Fair, Plant Sale, Woodsong Concert Series, Autumn in the Arboretum and Twilight in the Garden are all popular annual events.See more..
4.5La Paloma Gardens(3 reviews) - beautiful gardens Sunday: Gardens Due to the monumental damage done by flooding, the gardens are not as presentable this year as in the past. Visitors are welcome understanding these circumstances. Thank youSee more..