Sweet-Allyn County Park: Dan Delong Ball Diamond: This popular park was the first The softball diamond was Rock County park, created in constructed, to a great extent, 1945. It was the gift of Miss through the efforts of local Ida Louise Sweet. In her will, citizens. They furnished a lot of Miss Sweet bequeathed the volunteer labor and contributed land for the park. She also left funds for this purpose. In 2009 it funds for development of the was renamed the Dan Delong park. She requested that the Ball Diamond, in honor of the park be named Sweet-Allyn Park, although some people in the late Dan Delong and his contributions to Rock County. 7149 South County Hwy J area still refer to the park as Shopiere Park. Beloit, WI 53511 Dam Memorial: The town of Turtle holds its annual 4th of July celebration The Shopiere dam was removed here, which is usually held the weekend before the holiday. from Turtle Creek in Sweet- Allyn County Park in the fall of Canoe Launch: 1999. The Turtle Community A cement landing surrounded by low, Organization installed a dam grassy banks, provides easy access to memorial in 2009 that is built Turtle Creek. Sweet-Allyn County Park is with original dam stone and a small plaque commemorating the a good place to launch canoes to travel dam and its history. downstream to Schollmeyer County Park or further to the City of Beloit for take- Location: out prior to the confluence with the Rock Sweet-Allyn County Park is located off County Hwy J at River, just north of the Illinois border. Shopiere, bordering Turtle Creek. This park is a good take-out point Amenities: Fishing for people paddling Turtle Creek. Include playground equipment, picnic tables, grills, drinking Beginning upstream, you will pass water, and restroom facilities. In an effort to keep the area clean, Picnicking the country’s only remaining five- dumpsters are provided. The parking lot accommodates 70 cars. arch stone railway bridge, prior to Ball Diamond reaching Sweet-Allyn County Park. Leave only the sound of your footsteps, take only memories and photos. Playground Pavilion: Host your family reunion, graduation party, wedding, or picnic Rock County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in here. The shelter is rented accommodations provided to persons using our parks. through the Rock County For additional information or if special accommodations are Parks Department. Rentals required, please contact: must be made if you plan to use Rock County Parks electricity. If the shelter is not 3715 Newville Road reserved, it is available on a Janesville, WI 53545 first-come, first-serve basis. Phone (608) 757-5451 Rentals always take precedent Fax (608) 757-5470 over drop-in users. www.co.rock.wi.us .