Janesville- City of Parks
Don't forget our beautiful city is known as the City of Parks and we have so much to offer year round.
Walking/Hiking Trails
The following link will take you the Janesville City website which features the Nature things to do within the city. This includes the famous Ice Age trail paved and unpaved paths, Devil's Staircase, Robert O Cook Memorial Arboretum, Rockport park, Green-Rock Audubon Society, and the Rotary Botanical Gardens.
https://www.janesvillecvb.com/things_to_do/4364/Nature
The following link takes you to the Janesville Trail Map:
https://www.janesvillecvb.com/common/assets/files/maps/bike_map.pdf
The Storrs Lake Ice Age Trail opened in Milton WI was rebuilt during the summer of 2023. It boasts a 1.7 mile segment of the Ice Age Trail along the shore of Bowers Lake in the Storrs Lake State Wildlife Area.
Sheiffer Park 3600 N Wright Rd, Janesville, WI 53546 An 87-acre wooded regional park known for its winter activities & nature trail.
Carver-Roehl Park 4907 S Carvers Rock Rd, Clinton, WI 53525
A dog friendly park which is where Turtle Creek and Spring Brook meet up together. A great place to go exploring, kayaking/ canoeing, or to see the fall colors. 
This website gives you the hiking report for the state of Wisconsin.
https://www.travelwisconsin.com/hiking-report
Bald Eagles
We are proud of our bald eagle population downtown along the Rock river front. Here people can watch the eagles soar over head and hunt for fish in the river while they enjoy a morning cup of coffee as there are plenty of areas to sit and watch these majestic birds. There are nests along the banks and during the late spring early summer you can watch the eaglets learning to fly.
Summer:
Rock Aqua Jays
Our local water ski team with more than 60 total tournament victories, including 21 U.S. National Championships. They perform free water ski shows on Sunday and Wednesday evenings from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The Rock Aqua Jays often host the National and World Water Ski Show Championships.
https://www.janesvillecvb.com/things_to_do/details/4363/210033/Rock_Aqua_Jays_Water_Ski_Show
Farmers Market
The local farmer's market host local shops, breweries, farms, and restaurants from the Rock county and offers live music, kid's activities, and special events. It takes place every Saturday May - October downtown along the Rock river front from 8am -1pm . There is also a Winter farmer's market as well- the website below for dates.
https://janesvillefarmersmarket.com/
Music at the Marv
Every Tuesday evening during June through August free concerts are available at the Marvin Roth Pavilion in Lower Courthouse Park on Main Street. Usually there are breweries and food trucks set up for those who want to grab a bite to eat prior to or during the concert.
Winter:
Jolly Jingle
Janesville Jolly Jingle is every year on the 1st weekend of December downtown. The downtown local shops, restaurants, bars, and breweries participate in hosting holiday festivities downtown.
Cross Country Skiing/Snowshoeing
Groomed trails for cross-country skiing can be found at Rockport Park and Riverside Golf Course and snowshoeing is allowed in any City park and greenbelt. The Janesville Trail Map (located above under the Janesville Trail Map) is a good resource for hikers.
Sledding
Sledding is another fun way to get outside with family. Sledding opportunities are available in several city parks including Ardon Park, Palmer Park, Riverside Park, Lustig Park, Rockport Park and Sheiffer Park.