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By Kevin Haas
<\/strong>Rock River Current<\/a><\/u><\/strong>

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ROCKFORD \u2014 New\u00a0floating boat docks<\/a><\/u>\u00a0have officially opened along the Rock River at\u00a0Davis Park<\/a><\/u>. Now, city and state officials are preparing for the next steps of revamping the\u00a0downtown city-owned park<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>

The docks, which opened Friday, measure 72-feet long by 16-feet wide and can accommodate up to six boats, depending on the size.<\/p>

The project was paid for by a grant from the\u00a0Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity<\/a><\/u>\u00a0supported by\u00a0state Sen. Steve Stadelman<\/a><\/u>. The docks are part of a multifaceted plan to overhaul Davis Park, 320 S. Wyman St., which is just east of the\u00a0Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront Hotel<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>

\u201cThe opening of the boat docks is the first step to transforming Davis Park into a vibrant gathering spot that capitalizes on the riverfront and its proximity to other public and private investments downtown, especially Embassy Suites,\u201d Stadelman said in a news release. \u00a0\u201cA\u00a0strong downtown<\/a><\/u>\u00a0is essential to the economic growth of the entire Rockford region.\u201d<\/p>

Stadelman was joined by Mayor Tom McNamara and other local officials Friday for the official opening of the docks.<\/p>

Future renovations to Davis Park include an urban beach, splash pads, a playground, a multiuse trail, a skate park, an open-canopy stage and a pedestrian plaza with space for food trucks.<\/p>

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\u00a0The city of Rockford will receive $500,000 to build an open canopy stage on the Great Lawn at Davis Park, shown on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Chestnut and Wyman streets in downtown Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas\/Rock River Current)<\/p>

Stadelman\u00a0dedicated $450,000 of Rebuild Illinois capital funds to purchase and install the docks this year and an additional $3 million to the overall project.<\/p>

A\u00a0$500,000 state grant<\/a><\/u>\u00a0will pay for construction of the canopy stage and outdoor concert venue.<\/p>

\u201cAll of these features enhance the downtown experience, improve the quality of life for residents and attract tourists who spend money that supports small businesses,\u201d\u00a0Stadelman\u00a0said. \u201cI\u2019m proud to be able to deliver a\u00a0majority of the funding for this piece of the puzzle, and I will continue to work to rebuild our downtown.\u201d<\/p>

During the state\u2019s recent budget process,\u00a0Stadelman\u00a0said he secured an additional $250,000 to create a multi-use path in the park. That path connects the rails-to-trails bridge south of the park with a path under the Chestnut Street bridge, which connects to the south end of the Rock River Recreation Path at the Whitman Street bridge. So far, the state has invested a total of $4.2 million in redeveloping Davis Park.<\/p>

\"\"Signs announcing the opening of new public boat docks rest in Davis Park before an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, June 2, 2023, in Rockford. (Photo provided by Laura Maher\/City of Rockford)<\/p>

This article is by\u00a0<\/em>Kevin Haas<\/a><\/u><\/em>. Email him at\u00a0<\/em>khaas@rockrivercurrent.com<\/a><\/u><\/em>\u00a0or follow him on Twitter at\u00a0<\/em>@KevinMHaas\u00a0<\/a><\/u><\/em>or Instagram\u00a0<\/em>@thekevinhaas<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>

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