Mel Anderson Path
94Mel Anderson Path is a 2.8-mile bike path in and around Rockford, IL. 100% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. 99% of it is away from cars. There's a playground and parking within half a mile. We didn't find public restrooms within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 94 out of 100.
2.8 mi · 100% smooth surface · 99% away from cars
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Best place to start
Park at Searls Park, off Safford Road, right by the trail. From the lot, a playground is about 900 feet away.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- Searls Park (along the trail): 1 parking lot
- Bressler Park (along the trail): 1 playground
- Talcott-Page Park (along the trail): 1 playground
- Fairgrounds Park (0.4 mi away): 2 playgrounds
- Andrews Park (0.4 mi away): 1 playground
- Belden Park (0.5 mi away): 1 playground
Plus 2 playgrounds and 4 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
Short and sweet
A good length for a balance bike or a first pedal bike. Find the right size by inseam, not age. Kids' bike size chart
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
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