Alton Parks and Recreation

Alton Parks and Recreation We look to enrich the lives of citizens through our parks, programs, and special events. It is not a public forum.

The City of Alton has an established a social media site for use by the City of Alton to distribute information to the community in a timely fashion. All postings are not public records under the Local Records Act, 50 ILCS 205

🎶 TONIGHT ON THE ALTON RIVERFRONT! 🌊Don’t miss out! Join us at the Alton Amphitheater this evening as Matt “The Rattlesn...
09/04/2026

🎶 TONIGHT ON THE ALTON RIVERFRONT! 🌊

Don’t miss out! Join us at the Alton Amphitheater this evening as Matt “The Rattlesnake” Lesch takes the stage from 6–9 PM! 🎸

💦 The Splash Pad will also be open until 7:30 PM, so bring the kids and cool off!

🪑 Grab your lawn chairs, bring your favorite take out order, hang out with friends and family, and ENJOY THE NIGHT! Let’s fill the riverfront and enjoy a beautiful September evening together! 🌅🎶

Looking for something to do this fall? Alton Parks and Recreation has you covered!⚽Micro Soccer (Ages 3-5)🏈Train with ou...
09/04/2026

Looking for something to do this fall? Alton Parks and Recreation has you covered!

⚽Micro Soccer (Ages 3-5)
🏈Train with our local semi-pro football team, the Illinois Central Cougars!
🎣Fishing with IDNR
🧘Yoga in the Park- Fall Series
🥎Fall Ball Classic- Recreation Co-ed Softball Tournament
🎃Trunk or Treat before the Halloween Parade!

Booked up this fall already? Join us for other programs!
🏀Youth Basketball
🏈Youth Flag Football
⚽Youth Soccer

Register NOW! https://teamsideline.com/sites/altonil/home

🥎STEP UP TO THE PLATE! 🥎The inaugural Fall Ball Classic is coming to Gordon Moore Park! Alton Parks and Recreation is ho...
09/03/2026

🥎STEP UP TO THE PLATE! 🥎

The inaugural Fall Ball Classic is coming to Gordon Moore Park! Alton Parks and Recreation is hosting a co-ed recreational softball tournament with cash prizes up for grabs!

📅Saturday, October 17
📍Gordon Moore Park
💰$300 per team | 3-game guarantee
🥎Co-ed: 7 guys + 3 girls
🥎3 HR limit per game

Softballs are provided, and $10 HR bands will be available. Concessions and alcohol will be available on-site. No outside alcohol permitted.

Register online: https://teamsideline.com/sites/altonil/home
Register in person: 2 Emma Kaus Lane
Questions: 618-463-3580

We have some tricks (and treats) up our sleeve! 🎃✨ We are thrilled to partner with Metro East ESC to bring a spooktacula...
09/02/2026

We have some tricks (and treats) up our sleeve! 🎃✨ We are thrilled to partner with Metro East ESC to bring a spooktacular Trunk or Treat before the Halloween Parade to the community!

Throw on your favorite costume and join us for candy, fun, and Halloween festivities! 👻🍬

🗓 When: Saturday, October 31 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Rock Springs Park
📲 Sign your trunk up for the event here: tools.signupgenius.com/c/trunk-or-treat-registration-58589/items?utm_source=chatgpt.com

🍬 Candy Donations:
Want to contribute to the fun? You can drop off candy donations at:
-Metro East ESC Alton Office @ Milton Schoolhouse
-Alton Parks and Recreation (2nd Floor of the Alton Public Works Building @ 2 Emma Kaus Lane, Alton, IL 62002)

Don't forget to wear your costume! We can't wait to see you there! 🦇🎃💀

🎃👻 ALTON, GET READY FOR TRUNK OR TREAT! 🍬🚗

Metro East ESC is excited to partner with Alton Parks & Recreation to bring a fun, family-friendly Community Trunk or Treat to Alton! 🧡

We’re bringing together local businesses, nonprofits, community organizations and other community partners for an afternoon of Halloween fun, decorated trunks, costumes, candy, and community!

🍬 FOR FAMILIES & COMMUNITY MEMBERS:
Grab your costumes, bring the kids, and come trick-or-treat your way through a lineup of creatively decorated trunks from organizations throughout our community! This event is all about providing a fun and welcoming opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate Halloween.

🏆 VOTE FOR THE BEST TRUNK!
Everyone attending will have the chance to vote for their favorite decorated trunk! The winning organization will receive a Best Trunk Certificate, community prize bag, and Halloween bragging rights! 👻🏆

🚗 LOCAL BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS — WE WANT YOU!
Want to join the fun by decorating a trunk and handing out candy? We’re looking for organizations from all across the Alton community to participate!

To help us include as many different community partners as possible, we want participation to one trunk per agency, organization, or business—but you’re welcome to have multiple staff members or volunteers participate at your trunk!

✨ Get creative.
🎃 Pick a theme.
🍬 Bring the treats.
👻 Dress up.
🏆 And compete for Best Trunk!

REGISTER YOUR ORGANIZATION’S TRUNK HERE:
https://tools.signupgenius.com/c/trunk-or-treat-registration-58589

📣 Help us spread the word! Tag a local business, organization, nonprofit, community group, or agency that you would LOVE to see decorate a trunk!

We can’t wait to see Alton come together for an afternoon of Halloween fun and community connection! 🎃🧡👻

Program Registration Is OPEN! 🎉Alton Parks and Recreation wants YOU to join us! We have a variety of programs for kids, ...
09/02/2026

Program Registration Is OPEN! 🎉
Alton Parks and Recreation wants YOU to join us! We have a variety of programs for kids, families, and adults with something for everyone to enjoy. ⚽🏀🏈🎣🧘

⚽ Fall Micro Soccer – Learn to Play with Elite FT
🥎 Fall Adult Softball
🎣 Fishing with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
🏈 Football Clinic with the Central IL Cougars
🧘 Yoga in the Park – Fall Series
🏀 2027 Basketball
🏈 2027 Flag Football
⚽ 2027 Spring Soccer

Don’t miss out on the fun! Grab your friends and family and register today!

Visit the Alton Parks and Recreation registration page to see all available programs and get signed up! teamsideline.com/sites/altonil/home

💦 Splash Pad Update- 08/29/26 💦We will be closing the Splash Pad at 4:30 PM today to prepare for the Jazz & Wine Festiva...
08/29/2026

💦 Splash Pad Update- 08/29/26 💦

We will be closing the Splash Pad at 4:30 PM today to prepare for the Jazz & Wine Festival at the Alton Amphitheater.

Regular hours will resume Sunday, August 30, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you enjoy the festival!

08/29/2026
💦 Splash Pad Update- 08/27/26 💦The Splash Pad is OPEN today until 5:00 PM!Please note: The concession stand will be CLOS...
08/27/2026

💦 Splash Pad Update- 08/27/26 💦

The Splash Pad is OPEN today until 5:00 PM!

Please note: The concession stand will be CLOSED today.

Thank you!

Get your table for this weekend before it's too late!
08/26/2026

Get your table for this weekend before it's too late!

Program Registration Is OPEN! 🎉Alton Parks and Recreation wants YOU to join us! We have a variety of programs for kids, ...
08/26/2026

Program Registration Is OPEN! 🎉

Alton Parks and Recreation wants YOU to join us! We have a variety of programs for kids, families, and adults with something for everyone to enjoy. ⚽🏀🏈🎣🧘

⚽ Fall Micro Soccer – Learn to Play with Elite FT
🥎 Fall Adult Softball
🎣 Fishing with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
🏈 Football Clinic with the Central IL Cougars
🧘 Yoga in the Park – Fall Series
🏀 2027 Basketball
🏈 2027 Flag Football
⚽ 2027 Spring Soccer

Don’t miss out on the fun! Grab your friends and family and register today!

Visit the Alton Parks and Recreation registration page to see all available programs and get signed up! teamsideline.com/sites/altonil/home

Address

2 Emma Kaus Lane
Alton, IL
62002

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16184633580

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