Rockford: Day Trip [Public Art along the Rock River Rec Path]

Symbol - by Alexander Liberman

Steel / 47' high/ 30-tons

Location: Rock River Rec Path, Rockford, IL.

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A Day Trip to Rockford, IL: July 17, 2012

[1354 N 2nd Street, Rockford, IL 61107]
In fact, the only thing I wanted to see in Rockford, was the Public Art along the Rock River Rec Path. It's a small stretch of land between the Rock River and N 2nd Street. It includes the Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, and just across the N 2nd Street, the Sinnissippi Park.  I was aware of only a few sculptures along this path, but could see a lot more. In fact, Rockford Park District is developing this area as a major attraction with Bike Path, Public Art and Conservatory.. A very short, two-hours trip, and I loved it! here are some sculptures I saw..

Flame - by Leonard Nierman

Location: Rock River Rec Path, Rockford, IL

Inlet markers - by Robert McCuley

Bronze figures of sturgeons and deer head.

Location: Rock River Rec Path, Rockford, IL

Sinnissippin Crab - by Gene Horvath

Corten Steel / 3,000 lbs, 24' long

Location: Rock River Rec Path, Rockford, IL

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Dancers - by O.V.Shaffer

7' x 12' x 8'

Location: Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens

at Rock River Rec Path, Rockford, IL.

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Wild Flower - by Jerry Peart

Painted aluminum

Location: Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens

Rock River Rec Path, Rockford, IL.

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Sight Seeing - by J. Seward Johnson

Location: Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens

Rock River Rec Path, Rockford, IL

Coneflower - by Joe Mongan

Location: Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens

Rock River Rec Path, Rockford, IL

Anemotive Kinetic - by Robert Mangold

Stainless steel sphere and pole

Location: Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens

Rock River Rec Path, Rockford, IL

Suspended Motion - by Gene Horvath

Stainless Steel / 16' high, 8' x 13 ' at base. / 5, 200 lbs.

Location:  Rock River Rec Path, Rockford, IL.

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Rock Men Guardians - by Terese Agnew

Fieldstone and Red Granite

Installed: 1987-1988

Location: Rock River Rec Path, Rockford, IL.

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Sinnissippi Bike Path

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The Sinnissippi Guardian - by Terry Karpowicz

A gift by the citizens of the Rockford Park District
to celebrate its 100th year: 2009
Location: Rock River Rec Path, Rockford, IL

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RELATED LINKS..

Symbol - by Alexander Liberman.. click here..

Suspended Motion - by Gene Horvath.. click here..

Sinnissippi Crab - by Gene Horvath..  click here..

Dancers - by O.V.Shaffer..  click here..

Wild Flower - by Jerry Peart.. click here..

Rock Men Guardians - by Terese Agnew.. click here..

Bicentennial Bicycle Path.. click here..

Sinnissippi Guardian - by Terry Karpowicz..  click here..