Edwardsville Parks and Recreation

08/18/2026

Hey, volleyball fans!! We've got some terrific volleyball events coming up in September at Plummer Family Park, 3501 Sports Park Drive. Whether you want to get out on the court or just take in the action from the sidelines, we've got options!
🏐 First up: The Battle of The Lou Grass Volleyball Tournament, happening September 5-6. Two all-purpose grass fields will be packed with courts for a great couple of days of matches! There will be lots of fun and food at this tournament (generally aimed at players 18+). Registration is open through August 31. Get more details and sign your team up at: https://volleyballlife.com/event/39175?tab=register
🏐 Next up: The Midwest Open, our second annual professional AVP volleyball tournament, is set for September 25-27! It was so much fun hosting world-class athletes on our six-court sand volleyball complex in Plummer Family Park and we're looking forward to even more fun this year. Presented by S.M. Wilson, the event will hand out $20,000 in prizes to the top men's and women's AVP professional players that weekend! Special thanks to S.M. Wilson and to our MVP sponsors Bacardi and Busey Bank, and community sponsors Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb, Edwardsville Bank, FastSigns, Republic Services and The Gori Law Firm, along with our event partner VOLLIS. Find more details at: www.themidwestopen.com

08/17/2026

Fall is just around the corner and there is no better way to get in the cozy fall mood than with our annual family campout event! Stay overnight at Glik Park, on Saturday, October 3rd (no camping skills required). Or if you prefer not to stay the night that's okay too! Either way each family will get to enjoy:
🍂 Provided dinner (including hot dogs and chili)
🍂 Tie-dying activity for the kids (you get to take home your own t-shirt!)
🍂 Goodie bag for each family
🍂 S'mores and hot chocolate around the campfire
🍂 An outdoor movie
🍂 Breakfast in the morning
Registration is now open! It is $55 per family of four ($5 for any additional persons over two years of age). For registration and more information on the campout: https://secure.rec1.com/IL/edwardsville-il/catalog.

08/14/2026

08/13/2026

Today, Thursday, August 13, is the last day of fishing lessons!🎣 Our morning clinic has ended but join us this afternoon from 1-3:30 p.m., at Leclaire Park, 900 Hale Avenue, for the last lesson of the summer.
A few things to note:
🐟 All equipment such as fishing rods, reels and bait will be provided. However, you can bring your own!
🐟 These lessons are free and do not require pre-registration. If you have a big group, please let us know so we can bring enough bait and equipment for everyone. You can contact the Parks & Recreation Department by calling (618) 692-7538.
We want to give a HUGE thank you to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for coming out each day to host these lessons. It is programs like these that make the summer extra special. Happy fishing!

08/13/2026

Our last summer concert of the season is almost here!🎶 That 80s Band will be on the City Park stage, 101 S Buchanan Street, from 6 to 10 p.m. tomorrow night, Friday August 14. Enjoy a variety of your favorite 80s hits that will make you wanna get up and dance! Not only will it be a great night of music, but this event will be kicking off the annual Edwardsville Rotary Criterium, which will take place this Saturday, August 15.
The rotary has a great lineup of food vendors which include: Takozz, Heaterz Food Trucks, Global Brew Tap House , Philly Pretzel Factory, Sneaky's Bar & Burger Joint , The Toasty Goat, Solar Smoothie, Sip and Stroll, and The Cup - Edwardsville, IL. These food vendors will open at 5 p.m. tomorrow (Friday, August 14), and will continue to be there during the festivities on Saturday.
Check out the Criterium schedule of events and other information by visiting, https://edwardsvillecriterium.page/

08/12/2026

"All the world's a stage"....so why not the park! Enjoy a magical performance of St. Louis Shakespeare Festival's "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" on Friday, August 21st at Edwardsville City Park. This is a FREE 90-minute production with no intermission. The show will start at 6:30 p.m.. So grab your friends, picnic blankets/chairs and enjoy! We hope to see you there! For more informtaion please visit: stlshakes.org/tourco/

07/31/2026

WEATHER ALERT: The 7:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. adult beach volleyball games have been canceled for tonight, Friday, July 31, due to incoming weather.

07/31/2026

WEATHER ALERT: Due to the rain, thunder, and lightning in the area, fishing lessons with Illinois Department of Natural Resources is canceled for today, Friday, July 31. We will see you back out at Leclaire Park on Monday, August 3! Stay dry out there!