Wood River Parks & Recreation

Wood River Parks & Recreation Wood River provides eight major parks with over 270 acres of facilities. The highlight for the children is our new Surf’s Up Playground.

The parks include:

Belk Park - 234-acres is our largest park located on Rock Hill Road at the eastern edge of the city. In addition to the 18-Hole Championship Golf Course, the present facilities include a lake with fishing, picnic areas, a ball field, children’s playground equipment, shelters (which can be rented by visiting City Hall), woodland and open space. Belk Park has a clubhouse for rent

with a nice-sized multipurpose room and seating for 168. Brushey Grove Park - This one-acre park is located at the corner of Linton and Miland, next to the old fire station. This park includes a shelter, barbecue pit, picnic tables, a playground facility and basketball court. Central Park (Round House/Aquatic Center) A five-acre park located on Wood River Avenue, adjacent to the High School, offers many activities which include: the Aquatic Center, bandstand, playground, gazebo, barbecue pits, flower garden and large activity center commonly referred to as the “Round House”. East End Park - 13 acres and adjacent to the City Garage on 14th Street, East End Park provides a lighted ball diamond, playground apparatus, picnic tables, shelter house and a picnic shelter that measures 20´ x 30´. Emerick Sports Complex - This 8-acre complex is located on the North End of Sixth Street at Park Lane. This colorful addition has plenty to keep the young ones entertained for hours. This complex is the sight of our Men’s Softball tournaments and our summer league games. This facility contains three lighted softball diamonds and one baseball diamond. There is a concession stand, a lake for fishing and a soccer field at the southeast corner of the park. West End Park - This 5.5-acre park can be found in the southwest part of town on Walcott St. It has a lighted ball diamond (George Wallace Field), shelter facilities and playground equipment. Wood River Soccer & Skate Park - 43 acres that contain two lighted regulation soccer fields, one unlighted practice soccer field, a walking path, skateboard park, ample parking, a concession stand and stadium bleachers to view the playing fields.

Thanks to Nate Billings of Tarrant & Harman Real Estate & Auction Co for being a sponsor at the Wood River Recreation Ce...
05/14/2026

Thanks to Nate Billings of Tarrant & Harman Real Estate & Auction Co for being a sponsor at the Wood River Recreation Center. We appreciate your support!

Meet our camp Otto staff! Megan Herrin!Favorite summer activity: Laying by the pool & reading! Field trip I’m most excit...
05/11/2026

Meet our camp Otto staff!

Megan Herrin!
Favorite summer activity: Laying by the pool & reading!
Field trip I’m most excited for: The zoo!
Fun fact: I love to travel!

Demar Martin!
Im hyped for the trampoline park! My favorite activities are sports like soccer! I have 4 little siblings so I'm good with kids!

Marissa Perez!
What is my favorite summer activity? Playing pickleball!
What field trip are you most excited for? Edison’s
Fun fact about yourself? I had never been to Disney until this year!

If you are interested call/text 618-929-7707 or [email protected]

Camp Otto week one is only 3 weeks away!

⚾️ LOOKING FOR UMPIRES! 🥎Love baseball or softball? Looking for a fun summer job or side hustle? Tri-City Youth Baseball...
05/07/2026

⚾️ LOOKING FOR UMPIRES! 🥎

Love baseball or softball? Looking for a fun summer job or side hustle? Tri-City Youth Baseball/Softball is looking for umpires for the upcoming season!

Great opportunity for teens, college students or anyone who enjoys the game and wants to make extra money while staying involved in youth sports.

Flexible scheduling, great experience and a chance to support local youth athletics while getting paid!

For more info email [email protected] or text 618-781-2831

Meet our Camp Otto Staff!Abby Gehrs!What is your favorite summer activity?Playing pickleball and going to farmer’s marke...
05/04/2026

Meet our Camp Otto Staff!

Abby Gehrs!
What is your favorite summer activity?
Playing pickleball and going to farmer’s markets!
What field trip are you most excited for?
St. Louis Science Center
Fun fact about yourself?
I am studying health sciences at Southeast Missouri State University.

Tyler Mills!
My favorite summer activity is playing basketball with friends.
The field trip I’m most excited for is going to Altitude
Fun fact about myself is I am a future teacher.

Rheagan Rench!
My favorite summer activity is going camping with my family. The field trip I am most excited for is Altitude trampoline Park. A fun fact about myself is I helped a blind softball team for a season, and I learned about adaptations to sports for people with disabilities!

If you are interested call/text 618-929-7707 or [email protected]

Camp Otto week one is only 4 weeks away!

05/01/2026
Registration is open for the Summer Slam Pickleball Tournament!Join us at the Wood River Recreation Center for two days ...
04/29/2026

Registration is open for the Summer Slam Pickleball Tournament!

Join us at the Wood River Recreation Center for two days of competitive pickleball, fun, and fundraising for future Camp Otto summer camper field trips!

📅 Saturday, August 8: Men’s & Women’s Doubles
📅 Sunday, August 9: Mixed Doubles
📍 Wood River Recreation Center, 655 N. Wood River Ave.
💲 $50 per person
✅ Skill Levels: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 & 4.5
✅ 4 games guaranteed
✅ Top 3 per division receive medals
💰 Cash prizes for the 4.5 Division: $250 for 1st Place and $150 for 2nd Place
✅ All participants receive a T-shirt
✅ Rec Center members receive 15% off

This is a DUPR sanctioned tournament, and all matches count!

Registration deadline is Sunday, August 2.

Register online at:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/woodriver/activity/search/detail/347?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

or stop by the Wood River Recreation Center.

For more information, email [email protected]

04/28/2026

Oilers Youth Baseball Camp information. This is open to students in the EAWR district boundaries entering grades 3-5 and 6-8. This is a free camp and campers will receive a free shirt. Please scan the QR code to register.

Meet our Camp Otto Staff! Debbi Militello! Favorite summer activity: taking care of my flowers & garden.Field trip: St. ...
04/28/2026

Meet our Camp Otto Staff!

Debbi Militello!
Favorite summer activity: taking care of my flowers & garden.
Field trip: St. Louis Zoo
Fun Fact: love to play pickleball with friends at Wood River Rec Center

Jessie Patton!
Favorite activity: Reading by the pool
Field Trip: Zoo
Fun Fact: I’m going to school to be an elementary teacher

Claydon Cathorall!
My favorite summer activity is having bonfires with my family
I’m excited for the zoo
A fun fact/s about me is I can do the splits and juggle

If you are interested call/text 618-929-7707 or [email protected]

Camp Otto week one is only 5 weeks away!

Due to the threat of severe storms, all gymnastics and group fitness classes at the Wood River Recreation Center are can...
04/27/2026

Due to the threat of severe storms, all gymnastics and group fitness classes at the Wood River Recreation Center are cancelled for tonight.

The safety of our participants, families, instructors, and staff is our top priority. Please stay weather aware and safe this evening.

Thank you for your understanding.

A big thank you to Girl Scout Troop 824 for helping clean up Round House in celebration of Earth Day!The girls did a gre...
04/24/2026

A big thank you to Girl Scout Troop 824 for helping clean up Round House in celebration of Earth Day!

The girls did a great job pulling weeds, planting flowers, and helping brighten up the area for everyone to enjoy. We appreciate them taking the time to give back to the community and make one of our public spaces look even better.

Great work, Troop 824!

Address

655 N Wood River Avenue
Wood River, IL
62095

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 8pm
Tuesday 6am - 8pm
Wednesday 6am - 8pm
Thursday 6am - 8pm
Friday 6am - 8pm
Saturday 6am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+16182513130

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