One day I get a random message from Stacy saying "add a stop to our list" with a link to a Facebook Post. She wanted to see the Rockmen Guardians in Rockford. We both like random roadside attractions so this was an easy add that would not take very long.
The Rockman Guardians have kept guard over Rockford since the 1980s. They are located in Sinnissippi Park. Getting there was a bit of a challenge as the GPS wanted to take us to the golf course across the street. We finally made it.
Artist Terese Agnew created these stone giants out of boulders and cement. Each guardian is in a super hero pose. There are 4 12-foot guardians along the Rock River that watch over the city and the bike path.
They are quite the sight to see.
It is nothing more than a stretch break stop unless you want to walk or bike the Rock River Recreational Bike Path or chase geese. They are definitely worth the stop though. It's not every day you get to see 12 foot stone guardians watching over a city.
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