There are so many places to go outside to exercise and get fresh air in the Stateline area. All of these parks, paths, and trails are free to use.

Here are places you can enjoy a walk, hike, or bike ride in the Stateline.

Paved Paths in the Stateline

Bring your bikes, scooters, rollerblades, and strollers to these paved paths for some exercise.

  • Perryville Path – 14.9 mile path runs from Home Depot on E. State to Rock Cut State Park
  • Charles Street Path – 1.7 mile path runs between Quentin Drive and Perryville Road
  • Willow Creek Path – 1.57 mile path runs along Willow Creek connecting High School with Rock Cut State Park
  • Rock River Recreation Path – 10 mile path runs from Davis Park in Rockford to Machesney Park Mall
  • Cherry Valley Path – 1.4 mile path between Swanson Parkway and Valley Woods Drive in Cherry Valley
  • Mel Anderson Memorial Path – 3 mile path runs along Kent Creek between Talcott Page and Lockwood Park
  • Mercyhealth Sportscore Two Path – 0.59 mile path runs from Sportscore 2 to Loves Park YMCA and Rivets stadium
  • Dahlquist Park – 0.43-mile walking path
  • Landstrom Park – 0.75-mile paved path
  • Brown Park – 0.5-mile paved path
  • Wantz Park – 0.5-mile path
  • Mulford Crest Park – 0.46-mile paved path
  • Levings Park – 1.3-mile paved roadway
  • Haight Park – 0.32-mile path
  • Midway Village Museum Loop – 1.4-mile path

Trails in the Stateline

These trails and forest preserves have grass, gravel, or dirt paths to walk around and enjoy nature.

  • Atwood Trails (2685 New Milford School Rd, Rockford, IL)
  • Anna Page Park (3000 N Springfield Ave, Rockford, IL)
  • Big Hill Park (2351 Springbrook Ct. Beloit, WI)
  • Rock Cut State Park (7223 West Lane Rd., Loves Park, IL)

Forest Preserves in the Stateline

Rock Cut State Park is open and now renting kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, and more from Rocktown Adventures.

There are more than 44 forest preserves in Winnebago county! Check out 815 Outside for a map of which one is closest to you.

There are 10 forest preserves and nature centers in Beloit. Check out the list on Visit Beloit.

You can also visit Nature at the Confluence in South Beloit.

Did we miss your favorite place to walk? Send us a message at [email protected] and we’ll get it added!