Gardens with a checked street address within 50 straight-line miles of the U.S. Census reference point for Rockford, Illinois. Each result shows its own town; being on this page does not mean a garden is inside Rockford city limits. Distances are straight-line, not driving.
Within 50 miles of central Rockford. Checked September 28, 2026.
A twelve-acre Japanese garden in Rockford with streams, waterfalls and koi ponds. Paid admission, higher on weekends; free on the third Thursday donation day.
A 155-acre arboretum and botanic garden in Rockford with 12 specialty gardens, paved paths and wooded trails. Paid admission; leashed dogs are welcome.
Twenty-acre garden in Janesville with many garden styles, including Japanese, French formal and English cottage areas. Closed in November and December except for the light show.
These are gardens we could check against their own official websites, not every garden in the area. “Free” refers to general garden entry, not parking, tours or special events. We do not show live opening status.
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