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About Swanson Stadium at Guilford High School

Swanson Stadium is an outdoor, multi-use stadium on the Guilford High School campus in Rockford, Illinois. With a seating capacity of 4,000, the stadium hosts football games, track meets, and special events such as Drum Corps International (DCI) shows and the Rockford East Relays. The venue is accessible via nearby roads and offers dedicated parking options, with spectator and ADA/vip parking described below. Whether you’re a local resident or visiting for an event, you’ll find clear directions, seating information, and nearby lodging and dining to make your trip smooth.

For convenient access, Swanson Stadium sits at 2801 Shaw Woods Dr for the stadium entrance, with Guilford High School located at 5620 Spring Creek Rd. The stadium is well-served by Rockford Mass Transit District (RMTD) routes, and the surrounding area features several lodging and dining options. We’ve highlighted partner hotels and trusted local spots to help secure comfortable arrangements around your event. We’ve got you covered—secure your seats, plan your route, and enjoy a seamless visit.

  • Seating: Bleacher seating along sidelines, front-row/ground-level accessibility notes available via interactive seating charts.
  • Parking: Spectator parking north of Mulford Road (City First Church area); VIP/ADA parking in Guilford High School west parking; group bus parking in the corps bus lot off Spring Creek Rd.
  • Transit: RMTD provides local bus service; Guilford High School is a point of interest on several routes.
  • Nearby Hotels (affiliate options): Courtyard by Marriott Rockford and Hilton Garden Inn Rockford are a short drive away.
  • Notable Events: Rockford East Relays (track & field); Drum Corps International (DCI) Shows of Shows; Lee Marks Memorial Track on-site.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 4,000 seats.
  • Address: Swanson Stadium is listed at 2801 Shaw Woods Dr, Rockford, IL 61114 (stadium entrance), while Guilford High School is located at 5620 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61114.
  • Venue type: Outdoor multi-use stadium (primarily football/track) on Guilford High School campus.
  • Seating chart: Interactive seating charts exist (e.g., TickPick) and indicate bleacher seating along sidelines with a front-row/ground-level accessibility notes for events.
  • Parking: Spectator parking north of City First Church (Mulford Rd area), VIP/ADA parking in Guilford High School west parking, group bus parking in the corps bus lot off Spring Creek Rd.
  • Transit: Rockford Mass Transit District (RMTD) provides local bus service in Rockford; Guilford High School is a point of interest on some routes.
  • Nearby hotels: Courtyard by Marriott Rockford (7676 E State St) and Hilton Garden Inn Rockford (7675 Walton St) are within a short drive and commonly used by visitors.
  • Notable events hosted: Rockford East Relays (track & field) held at Swanson Stadium; Drum Corps International (DCI) Shows of Shows events have been staged at Swanson Stadium; the stadium track has been renamed Lee Marks Memorial Track.