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ALTON PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

2 Emmie Kaus Lane, Alton, IL 62002 www.cityofaltonil.gov

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Hours: Mon – Fri 8 am to 5 pm

2024 ACTIVITIES & REGISTRATION DATES March

Youth Flag Football begins

REGISTRATION

Accepting summer employment applications

1. Online registration link available at cityofaltonil.gov/sports – NEW

10 Deadline for Spring Soccer 16 Mom & Son Bowling

April

Spring Soccer begins Micro Soccer begins Senior Scramble begins – Rock Spring Golf Course Pickleball begins at Gordon Moore Park Central Illinois Cougars Semi-Pro Football begins Registration for Fall Soccer 12 Deadline for Adult USA Softball leagues 17 Deadline for Jr. Baseball/Softball 28 Workers’ Memorial Adult Slow-pitch Softball begins

May

Riverbend Youth Baseball/Softball Leagues begin River Dragons Summer Collegiate Baseball begins Carillon Concerts Sundays through September, 5:00 p.m. – Rose Garden Splash Pad at Riverfront Park opens

June

Summer Day Camp begins Muny Band Concerts (Thursday @ Riverview, Sunday @ Haskell) 7-9 Bud Simpson Open Tennis Tournament 3 Liberty Bank Amphitheater Fireworks

July

2. You may register in person at our office at #2 Emmie L. Kaus Lane, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We accept cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards. 3. Mail in registration to the department office at 2 Emmie L. Kaus Lane. Registration form must be completed, signed by the participant or a parent if a children’s program, and fee enclosed with check or money order made payable to: Alton Parks and Recreation. 4. All fees are subject to change without notice. 5. Some programs are limited in size; and registrations will be handled on a first come, first serve basis. 6. When programs reach capacity, additional names will be placed on a wait list. 7. If a program minimum is not reached, a refund will be issued within 4 – 6 weeks. 8. Additional fees will be charged for registrations received after a program deadline.

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SPECIAL EVENTS Mom & Son Bowling – March 16. This Saturday event will have two sessions from12:303:00 pm or 3:30-6:00 pm. Includes 2 games of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, salad, & soda. Open to boys ages 3-12 and their mothers or other female adult relative or family friend ages 18+. Fireworks at Liberty Bank Amphitheater and Riverfront Park. Annual event on July 3rd.

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ALTON PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT YOUTH ACTIVITIES

YOUTH SPRING & FALL SOCCER Open to Boys and Girls, 6U-15U Learn the game of soccer through practice and team competition. Teams will play 8-games in Spring and10-games in the Fall at Gordon Moore Park. REGISTRATION DEADLINES & FEES: SPRING 3/10/24 $45 Alton Resident $50 Non-resident Late fee $10 FALL 7/21/24 $55 Alton resident $60 Non-resident Late fee $10 MICRO-SOCCER Boys and Girls ages 3 - 5 A learn-to-play soccer program emphasizing basic skill development, group interaction and fun. We have Spring and Fall sessions. Spring session will meet on Sunday afternoons for 4 weeks in April/May and Fall Session will meet on Sunday afternoons for 4 weeks in September/October. Players must wear shin guards and tennis shoes (no cleats) and bring a #3 soccer ball. FEE: $25 RIVERBEND BASEBALL/SOFTBALL LEAGUE League schedules usually begin on the 2nd Saturday in May with 10 games and a postseason tournament in July. Home games will be played at Gordon Moore Park with additional games held at Glazebrook Park and the Jerseyville Sports Complex. All T-Ball and Pitching Machine games are at Gordon Moore Park, only. Early bird (11/1/23-2/23/24) Regular (2/24/24-4/17/24) SUMMER DAY CAMP BOYS AND GIRLS COMPLETING GRADES K-5 There will be 8 weeks of Summer fun in June and July. Sessions will be from 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, at Gordon Moore Park to enjoy games, sports, arts and crafts, and other special activities. Weekly field trips to the Alton Splash Pad, bowling, etc., will be scheduled throughout camp. FEE: $40.00/per session YOUTH RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE Boys and Girls in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th grades Learn the fundamentals of basketball through practice and team competition. The league will play on evenings during the week. Practices will start in early January. Games will be played in late January through mid-March. FEES: $45.00-$50.00 TENNIS TOURNAMENTS - Register online at USTA.com *USTA Sanctioned Tournaments JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS Group lessons. Learn the game through fun, instruction, drills, and games. There are five 1-week sessions, 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday), 1 hour per day. FEE PER SESSION: $30.00 PROGRAMS & TIMES Grade School (ages 7-11) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Middle and High School (ages 12 – 18) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. SESSION DATES: June-July

ADULT PROGRAMS ADULT SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL END OF REGISTRATION: MARCH 31, 2023 OR WHEN LEAGUES ARE FULL. LEAGUES: Men’s League play on Mondays (w/ Wood River) Men’s League play on Tuesdays (w/ Wood River) Co Ed League play on Wednesdays (w/ Wood River) Church League play on Thursdays TEAM FEE: $600.00 per team (includes USA fee) Late sign-up fee amount will be $650.00 after the 4/12/24 deadline has passed. GOLF LEAGUE SENIOR SCRAMBLE (ages 50+) Held every Wednesday (April through October) at Rock Spring Golf Course. Individuals sign up and are placed on 4-man teams. Accumulate points towards “Senior Golfer of the Year” competition. $5.00 for skins. Check the hotline 325-0035 for updates. DISC GOLF The18-hole disc golf course has been redesigned in the formerly unusable terrain at Rock Spring Park. The first tee is adjacent to the large parking lot in the upper half of the park. NEW – A newly designed 18-hole disc golf course is located at Gordon Moore Park across from the Muenstermann building

SPECIAL INTEREST ALTON SPLASH PAD Season: Memorial Day – Labor Day Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 10:00am-5:00pm Private Rentals: You can reserve the Splash Pad for a private rental from 6-8pm, up to 100 people. Private Rental Prices: Residents – $150 Non-residents – $200 Birthday Party Rental: You can reserve our designated birthday party area, up to 20 people (during normal operating hours). The rental fee includes small hot dogs, chips, and drinks for up to 20 people. Renters will get a reserved area, including 4 picnic tables. Birthday Party Rental Price: $100 NEW – SOCCER MINI-PITCH Installed at Rock Spring Park in 2022 thanks to the efforts of Damian Jones and SALT. Open play from day light until 10pm. CARILLON CONCERTS Sundays at Gordon Moore Park in the Nan Elliott Memorial Rose Garden at 5:00 p.m. (Memorial Day weekend through September). Bring your lawn chair.

ALTON MUNICIPAL BAND CONCERTS Riverview Park Thursdays in June/July, 8 pm Haskell Park Sundays in June/July, 7 pm FISHING CLASSES The Illinois Department of Natural Resources holds fishing classes at Gordon Moore Park Lake. These classes teach hook baiting, casting, pole rigging, and differences in fishing for different types of fish. To register contact IDNR directly. Dates: TBD ALTON DOG PARK East end of Russell Commons Park, east of Alton Riverfront Park, & south of River Heritage Parkway-Illinois Route 143-Berm Highway The fee is $25 annually for up to three dogs for Alton residents; $35 for non-residents Day pass is $5. Owners must bring proof of up-to-date vaccinations and proof of spay or neuter for all dogs. Dogs that are not spayed or neutered are not allowed in the dog park. Passes can be purchased at City Hall, the Alton Marina, or the Parks and Recreation office.

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BETHALTO PARKS & RECREATION 213 N Prairie Street, Bethalto, IL Hours: www.bethalto.com/public-works/parks Mon – Fri 9 am to 5 pm

BETHALTO PARKS Central Park - located behind Village Hall, this park is home to the annual Bethalto Homecoming, Bethalto Christmas Village and several other events. The park includes lighted tennis courts, lighted basketball court, open space, picnic facilities and a bandstand. The park is home to Bethalto Splash Pad.

Bethalto Arboretum - adjacent to Central Park, contains more than 150 different species of trees and plant life on 2.5 acres. Contains a fitness path, war memorial and perennial garden. Central Park Splash Pad

Bryant Park - located along Culp Lane and Stadium Drive features fishing lake, one-mile walk or bike path, picnic areas, playground, multiple pavilions and restrooms.

Sportsman’s Park - located along Culp Lane west of Culp Park. Home to the civic Memorial Eagles baseball and softball teams this park includes (2) regulation size baseball diamonds, (2) softball diamonds, a youth baseball diamond, (2) regulation soccer fields, multiple seating areas, press box and concession stand. Bryant Park

Rotary Park - located at the corner of Grant St and West Corbin. This park was built by the Bethalto Rotary Club to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Rotary International and contains the Rotary Gear Logo with a span of more than 80 feet believed to be the largest in existence.

Water Tower Park - located at intersection of Second and Grant Street is a small neighborhood park West End Park is at the intersection of Plegge and Old Bethalto Road

Rotary Park

South Side Park (Field of Dreams) - is located near the southeast edge of the village. This park contains (4) lighted ball diamonds

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COLLINSVILLE PARKS & RECREATION 10 Gateway Dr. Collinsville | www.collinsvilleil.org Phone: (618) 346-7529

COLLINSVILLE PARKS Activity Center 10 Gateway Dr. home to events thru-out the year. Collins House 703 West Main Street the focal point of the park is the D.D. Collins House which is a Greek revival home built in 1845, the house is open for tours Saturdays 11 am to 3 pm. Collinsville Aqua Park 10 Gateway Dr. home to 7 water slides, monsoon mountain, lazy river, leisure pool, lap pool, and aqua climb wall. Glidden Park Branch Street offers tennis, pickleball, basketball, playgrounds, picnic areas and walking trails. Morris Hills Park Woodland Dr. this 1.4 acre park is tucked away in a beautiful secluded area and includes basketball court, playground equipment and a picnic area. Mutts on Main Dog Park 509 E Main Street Free dog park however, you must have application on file as park is gated. Open dawn to dusk. Schnuck’s Memorial Park 419 Camelot Dr. features a playground, gazebo and pond for fishing Willoughby Farm

Jaycee Sports Complex 198 Complex Dr. is home to (12) ball fields. The 12 acre park also includes a football field, one lit soccer field and areas for 4 practice fields. Features batting cages, a concession stand and restrooms Willoughby Farm 631 Willoughby Lane public park with the atmosphere

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September 7

Soapbox Race for Fun

March Tri-City Schedule Tri-City Schedule

Parks & Rec 2024 Spring Lil SluggersPage 7 T-ball

December 7 ALTON Night of Christmas EAST PARKS & RECREATION Date Range

Date Range

Sport

Ages

Sport

Ages

Lil Dribblers East AltonYouth Parks & Recrea�on Youth Calendar Calendar 2024 Tri-City Basketball 2nd-6th Grade March

January-March

Tri-City Basketball

March-May

Spring Tri-City Volleyball Spring Tri-City

January-March

Basketball 3rd-6th Grade Tri-City Schedule April Spring Soccer 4 Tots Tri-City Baseball/ Ages 5-16

March-May May-July

May-July

2nd-6th Grade 3rd-6th Grade

Volleyball

August– October

So�ball Date Range Tri-City Baseball/

June

Tri-City Soccer January-March So�ball

Sport Ages 5-16

Ages

Summer Lil Sluggers 2nd-6th Grade T-ball 3rd-6th Ages Grade 5-13

Ages 5-13 Tri-City Basketball

October– December Fall Tri-City Volleyball August– October Tri-City Soccer March-May Spring Tri-City

October– December

3rd-6th Grade

September– OctoberVolleyball Fall Soccer 4 Tots Fall Tri-City Volleyball Tri-City 3rd-6th Grade May-July Baseball/

Ages 5-16

November– December East Alton Parks & Recrea�on Youth Calendar 2024So�ball LiL Dribblers Youth Events

DateTri-City Schedule Event

DateYouth Range EventsSport Dance February 4

January-March March 23

Date

August– October

Tri-City Soccer

October– December

Fall Tri-City Volleyball

Tri-City Daddy Daughter

Ages

Tri-City EasterBasketball Egg Hunt

2nd-6th Grade

Event

Youth Events

May 18 Kids Day at the Park March-May Spring Tri-City 3rd-6th Grade uth Calendar East EastAlton Alton 2024 Parks Parks&February &Recrea�on Recrea�on Youth Youth Calendar Calendar 2024 2024 4 Tri-City Daddy Daughter August 3 Back to School Volleyball Date Range Dance Date Event Tri-City Tri-City Schedule Schedule September 7 Soapbox Race for Fun May-July Tri-City Baseball/ Ages 5-16 March Ages Date Date Range Range Sport Sport Ages March 23 Easter Egg Hunt February 4 Tri-City Daddy Daughter December 7 Ages Night of Christmas So�ball 2nd-6th Grade January-March January-March Tri-City Tri-City Basketball Basketball 2nd-6th 2nd-6th Grade Grade Dance May 18 October Kids Day Tri-City at the Park August– Soccer Ages 5-13 March 3rd-6th Grade March-May March-May Spring Spring Tri-City Tri-City 3rd-6th 3rd-6th Grade Grade March 23 Easter Egg Hunt Volleyball Volleyball

Ages 5-13

Basketball

3rd-6th Grade

East Alton Clinics Schedule Sport

Ages

Lil Dribblers Basketball

Ages 5,6, & 7

Spring LilLilSluggers Date Range Summer Sluggers

Sport Ages 3,4 & 5

EastSpring Alton ClinicsAges 3,4 & 5 Lil Sluggers T-ball Schedule East Alton Clinics

August 3Baseball/ Back to School Tri-City Tri-City Baseball/ Ages Ages 5-165-16

Ages 5-16

May-July May-July

Ages 5-13

August– August– October October

October–So�ball December So�ball

Date Range May 18 Kids Day at theGrade Park Fall Tri-City Volleyball 3rd-6th April

September 7 SoccerSoapbox Race for Fun Tri-City Tri-City Soccer Ages Ages 5-135-13 August 3

3rd-6th Grade

December 7

Night of September Christmas 7

October– October– December DecemberFallFall Tri-City Tri-City Volleyball Volleyball 3rd-6th 3rd-6th Grade Grade

December 7

Youth Events

Youth Youth Events Events Date Date

Event Event

February February 4 4Tri-City Tri-City Daddy Daddy Daughter Daughter

Back to School March June Soapbox Race for Fun

Night ofSeptember– Christmas October

March

November– December

April

Schedule Sport Ages Spring Soccer 4 Tots Ages 3,4,5,6, & 7 T-ball T-ball March

Ages 3,4 & 5

Spring Lil Sluggers T-ball Fall 4 Tots Ages 3,45,6, &5& 7 LilSoccer Dribblers Ages March LilAges Dribblers LiL Dribblers 5,6, & 7 Basketball Basketball Basketball

Spring Soccer 4 Tots April

Ages 3,4,5,6, & 7

Spring Soccer 4 Tots

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EAST ALTON PARKS & RECREATION

2024 Sports Sign Up Forms Ages: 5,6, & 7 Years Young

Saturday Mornings March 2, 9, 16, 23*

Ages: 3,4, & 5 Years Young

Saturdays 2024 March 2, 9, 16, 23*

$30.00 Includes T-Shirt

Keasler: 615 3rd St. East Alton, IL 62024

$30.00 Includes T-Shirt

Keasler: 615 3rd St. East Alton, IL 62024

This is a 4 week program designed to teach the fundamentals of the game of Basketball (i.e. dribbling, passing, shooting, teamwork, etc.)

This is a 4 week program designed to teach the fundamentals of the game of Baseball (i.e. hitting, Fielding, teamwork, etc.)

The registration deadline is Thursday, February 22; Maximum of 30 per session

The registration deadline is Thursday, February 22, 2024; Maximum of 30 per session

Any Questions? Please call East Alton Parks & Rec @ 259-7411 or email TLafferty@eastaltonvillage.org

Session 1 9am-10am Circle t-shirt

Youth Size: YS(6-8)

*March 23, 2024 Session 1 will start 1pm Session 2 will start 2pm

Session 2 10am-11am YM(10-12)

YL(14-16)

SESSION:________________________

CHILD'S NAME________________________________________________ ADDRESS

Session 1 11:30am-12:30pm

M/F

PHONE

Circle t-shirt

Youth Size: YS(6-8)

*March 23, 2024 Session 1 will start 3pm Session 2 will start 4pm

Session 2 12:30pm-1:30pm YM(10-12)

YL(14-16)

SESSION:________________________

CHILD'S NAME________________________________________________ _____

ADDRESS

M/F

PHONE

_____

SCHOOL ATTENDING__________________________________GRADE______D.O.B_____/_____/_____ AGE______

EMAIL ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________________________

ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS?___________________________________________________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACT_______________________PHONE________________RELATION________________

I, the undersigned parent or legal guardian of the above named child, do agree to abide by the Parents Code of Ethics. I do hereby consent and agree that the above named minor may participate in the Tri-City/Bi-City Baseball/Softball or Wood River Recreation Program. I understand and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury associated with my child's participation in the above named program which may occur through no fault of any volunteer, participant, employee, or officer of the Tri-City Recreation League, Bi-City Recreation League, Wood River Recreation, the City of Wood River, and/or any other sponsor or party. Photos taken at event could be used for advertisement. If you do not want your child’s photo posted please let the staff know.

I, the undersigned parent or legal guardian of the above named child, do agree to abide by the Parents Code of Ethics. I do hereby consent and agree that the above named minor may participate in the East Alton Park & Recreation Program. I understand and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury associated with my child's participation in the above named program which may occur through no fault of any volunteer, participant, employee, or officer of the East Alton Parks & Recreation League, and/or any other sponsor or party. Photos taken at event could be used for advertisement. If you do not want your child’s photo posted please let the staff know.

Parent Signature _____________________________________________________Date__________________

Tired of paper forms?

AMOUNT PAID

OFFICE USE ONLY: DATE:

AMOUNT PAID

RECEIVED BY__________

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EAST ALTON PARKS & RECREATION

2024 Sports Sign Up Forms Deadline: Friday, March 29, 2024

Instructional T-Ball

Coach Pitch

For boys and girls ages 4 & 5*. An instructional league that will focus on teaching the basic skills and fundamentals of baseball/softball.

For boys and girls ages 6 & 7*. An instructional league for children who are ready to move up from the T-Ball league.

**No Standings**

Boy’s Baseball League

Girl’s Softball League

Rookie: Pitching Machine Ages 8 and 9* Minor: Player Pitch Ages 10 and 11* Major: Player Pitch Ages 12 and 13* Juvenile: Player Pitch Ages 14, 15 and 16*

Ponytail: Pitching Machine Ages 8 and 9* Petite: Player Pitch Ages 10, 11 and 12* Chic: Player Pitch Ages 13, 14, 15 and 16*

Notice

Sat. Mornings 2024 April 6, 13, 20, & 27

Ten games guaranteed. Will be played in the evenings and some Saturdays

$30.00 Includes T-Shirt

Keasler: 615 3rd St. East Alton, IL 62024

This is a 4 week program designed to teach the fundamentals of the game of soccer (i.e. dribbling, passing, shooting, teamwork, etc.) The registration deadline is Thursday March 21, 2024; Maximum of 30 per session Any Questions? Please call East Alton Parks & Rec @ 259-7411 or email TLafferty@eastaltonvillage.org Ages 3-5

Session 1 9am-10am

General Information  

Roxana

Ages: 3,4,5,6, & 7 Years Young

Circle t-shirt

Tri-City Co-Sponsored By:

East Alton

No Refunds

Wood River

Due to SAFETY & HEALTH issues, we require all participants (boys & girls; ages 6 years & up) to have their own batting helmet. Girls in leagues “Ponytail” & up will need face guards on batting helmets.

  

Ages 5-7

Session 2 10am-11am

Youth Size: YS(6-8)

YM(10-12)

Session 3 11am-12pm YL(14-16)

SESSION:________________________

CHILD'S NAME________________________________________________ ADDRESS

Session 4 12pm-1pm

M/F

PHONE

_____

Tri-City Baseball and Softball is co-sponsored by Midwest Members Credit Union. Register at: Keasler Complex 615 3rd Street East Alton, IL 62024 For more information, call 618-259-7411or

SCHOOL ATTENDING__________________________________GRADE______D.O.B_____/_____/_____ AGE______

I, the undersigned parent or legal guardian of the above named child, do agree to abide by the Parents Code of Ethics. I do hereby consent and agree that the above named minor may participate in the East Alton Park & Recreation Program. I understand and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury associated with my child's participation in the above named program which may occur through no fault of any volunteer, participant, employee, or officer of the East Alton Parks & Recreation League, and/or any other sponsor or party. Photos taken at event could be used for advertisement. If you do not want your child’s photo posted please let the staff know.

Fees Early-Bird Registration Discount (January): $40 Regular Registration (February and March): $50 Late Registration (After April 1): $60 ***Make checks payable to East Alton Park & Recreation***

EMAIL ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________________________ ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS?___________________________________________________________________ EMERGENCY CONTACT_______________________PHONE________________RELATION________________

Parent Signature _____________________________________________________Date__________________ ·

Tired of paper forms?

*All participants are placed in the appropriate league based on their age as of September 1, 2024*** The Tri-City Agencies are responsible for determining which roster a child is on, not the coaches or parents

OFFICE USE ONLY: DATE:

AMOUNT PAID

RECEIVED BY__________

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EDWARDSVILLE PARKS & RECREATION 118 Hillsboro Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62025 parks@cityofedwardsville.com 618-692-7538

Ofﬁce Hours – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Friday Park Hours – Dawn to Dusk unless otherwise posted www.cityofedwardsville.com/parks

PARKS IN EDWARDSVILLE Brent Leh Dog Park - Corner of Olive Street and West Schwarz near downtown, has synthetic turf and some agility equipment

One elementary size basebal field, One concession/restroom building, Three playground areas

Off-leash dog park near downtown, has synthetic turf and some agility equipment

Hotz Park - 300 Randle Street is the smallest park in Edwardsville and one of the smallest parks in the country. Located at the intersection of St. Louis and Randle Street, it holds a huge stone bearing a bronze plaque, commemorating the City's five resident Governors.

City Park - 101 South Buchanan on 2.088 acres, site of Edwardsville Pulbic Library and Cleanon Etzkorn Bandstand. Location of many festivals including Route 66 in June and Edwardsville Symphony and Friday night concerts Drda Woods - 5404 New Poag Road is a 71 acre park that is currently being reforested with the help of volunteers and the HeartLand Conservancy. Future restoration will include a parking lot and walking path. Hoppe Park- 1500 Tower Ave. is on 10 acres. Home of the Edwardsville Little Lauge baseball program. Bulletpoint list: One major league size baseball field,

Joe Glik Park -710 East Lake Drive 42+ acres, is the City’s largest passive park. Bulletpojnt list: 2,500 ft. of walking, biking, skating trails, Two stocked fishing lakes with a concrete fishing deck, Three picnic pavillions (two rentable) and two restrooms, Playground with ADA compliant soft surfacing, Sand colleyball and basketball courts, Shaded off-leach fenced dog park area with trees to run around.

Joe Glik Park Leclaire Baseball Field - 701 Hale Ave. is 3.3 acres home to signature little league baseball facilities Leclaire Park - 900Hale Ave. is set on 5.8 acres located within the historic Leclaire neighborhood. This beautiful park includes three playground areas, historic bandstand gazebo, large picnic pavilion along with two small picnic shelters (rentable), bbq grills, handicap accessible restrooms, two acre fishing lake with lighted fountain and waterfall. Beautiful location for weddings Leon Corlew Park - 333 South Main Street is on 2 acres home to Accessible Splash Pad, Playground, Three Pavilions (rentable), fitness trail, restrooms, concession area and bbq grills. Lusk Park - 535 Randle Street sits on 2.8 acres, is the site of the City's oldest cemetery, and considered to be a passive park.

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EDWARDSVILLE PARKS & RECREATION Plummer Family Park - 3501 Sports Park Drive is built on 83 acres and there is room for expansion for more baseball/softball multipurpose fields • Four lighted synthetic turf 12U baseball/softball fields. • Three lighted synthetic turf multipurpose fields • Three unlit grass multipurpose fields • Twelve Outdoor Pickleball Courts • Two Outdoor Batting Cages • Two Concessions/Restroom Buildings • Playground

CALENDAR OF EVENTS March

Paws in the Park Saturday March 30, 2024 City Park Easter Egg hunt with furry friends in City Park. We will have vairous vendor on hand to pamper your pooch!

May

Plummer Family Park Richards’ Woods – Corner of Route 143 and Schwarz Drive Recently added 35 acres of natural timbered woods currently being restored and plans include walking paths to enjoy the forested ridges and Mooney Creek running through it. RP Lumber Center – 6289 Tiger Drive • 65,000 square foot state-of-the-art ice rink. • NHL Regulation Indoor Ice Rink • Indoor/Outdoor Teen Center • Community Rooms (rentable) • 175-Meter Indoor Elevated Track • Fitness Facility • Birthday Parties – Learn to Skate – Youth and Adult Hockey • More Information on RP Lumber Center – www.buildthecenter.com • Rotary Park - Hadley Ave. is a 0.5 acres small neighborhood park. The Park includes a playground and picnic tables Springer Woods Park - Frederick Street & Springer Woods Lane is on 10.4 acres and is a wooded nature area that winds through a quiet neighborhood in the central, north end of the city. Includes Children’s Playground, Exercise Trail, two picnic table shelters with BBQ grills. Terry Park - Terry Ave. is set on 3.9 acres and is largely a natural wildlife area Tower Park - 89 Bennington Place is a one-acre neighborhood park which includes Basketball Court, Picnic Pavilion and Barbecue Grill Vadalabene Park - 501 & 599 Voge Ave. 3.75 acres is the home of the City’s youth softball & Peewee T-Ball programs. The Park includes one basketball court, two lighted softball fields, a children’s “tot lot” playground and two concession stands with restrooms Winston Brown Recreation Complex - 1325 Schiller Ave. 10.5 acres, previously known as Lower Hoppe Park, includes two lighted softball fields, children’s playground, concession stand with restroom building, two picnic pavilions, two sand volleyball courts and two lighted full court basketball courts with spectator seating

Fishing Derby Saturday May 11, 2024 Leclarie Park Partner with Illinois Department of Natural Resources fishing derby (ages 1-16 years). Prizes for most caught, smalled fish caught, and largest fish caught will be given out! Edwardsville Symphony Sunday May 26, 2024 City Park Edwardsville Symphony is a local musical group that uses diverse programmin to bring uplifting musical performances to our community. They are apart of are Art in the park series! Summer Kickoff Wednesday May 29, 2024 City Park Kick-off summer with local non-profits who can share summer offerings plus ice cream treats

June Route 66 movie Friday June 7, 2024 Leclarie Park Continuing to celebrate Route 66, Edwardsville Parks and Recreation will be hosting a movie night themed around the historic Route. We will be showing the Pixar movie ‘Cars’. Along with the movie, ice cream will be served, Free popcorn will be avalible, and some other fun kids activities. Route 66 Festival Saturday June 8, 2024 City Park 26th Annual Route 66 Festival- Artisans, Boutiques, Food, Kids Area, Live Entertainment, 5K and the annual Route 66 Car Show Concert in the Park Friday June 14, 2024 City Park Friday Night Concert in City Park! Band TBD Concert in the Park Friday June 21, 2024 City Park Friday Night Concert in City Park! Band TBD Movie in the Park Saturday June 22, 2024 City Park Enjoy a free movie in the Park!! Concert in the Park Friday June 21, 2024 City Park Friday Night Concert in City Park! Band TBD Concert in the Park Friday June 28, 2024 City Park Friday Night Concert in City Park! Band TBD

Edwardsville Symphony Sunday June 30, 2024 City Park Edwardsville Symphony is a local musical group that uses diverse programming to bring uplifting musical performances to our community. They are apart of our Art in the park series!

July

Concert in the Park Friday July 12, 2024 City Park Friday Night Concert in City Park! Band TBD Concert in the Park Friday July 14, 2024 City Park Friday Night Concert in City Park! Band TBD Concert in the Park Friday July 21, 2024 City Park Friday Night Concert in City Park! Band TBD Movie in the Park Saturday July 27, 2024 City Park Enjoy a free movie in the Park!! Edwardsville Symphony Sunday July 28, 2024 City Park Edwardsville Symphony is a local musical group that uses diverse programming to bring uplifting musical performances to our community. They are apart of are Art in the park series!

August Shakesprere in the Park Friday August 16, 2024 City Park St. Louis Shakespreare Festival is coming to Edwardsville to put on a free show on our City Park Bandstand. This year they will be perfroming The Tempest! Opera Edwardsville Friday August 23, 2024 City Park Opera Edwardsville is a local organization whose goal is to bring wold-class opera to the Sothern Illinois region and Edwardsville Community. This summer they will be back on the City Park stage with another FREE jaw-dropping performance for anyone to come and enjoy. Movie in the Park Saturday August 24, 2024 City Park Enjoy a free movie in the Park!! Edwardsville Symphony Sunday August 25,2024 City Park Edwardsville Symphony is a local musical group that uses diverse programming to bring uplifting musical performances to our community. They are apart of are Art in the park series!

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EDWARDSVILLE PARKS & RECREATION CALENDAR OF EVENTS September

November Santa’s arrival Saturday November 30, 2024 Nickel Santa has arrived to Edwardsville to greet kiddos and families and take photos.

Movie in the Park Saturday September 14, 2024 City Park Enjoy a free movie in the Park!! Edwardsville Symphony Sunday September 22, 2024 City Park Edwardsville Symphony is a local musical group that uses diverse programming to bring uplifting musical performances to our community. They are apart of are Art in the park series!

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December

October Family Campout Saturday and Sunday October 5 and 6 Glik Park It’s a night of old-fashion family fun at our campout in Glik Park, featuring games, food, crafts, and a movie. Halloween Party in the Park Saturday October 26, 2024 City Park City Park hosts hundreds of families and their costumed kiddos trick-or-treating at decorated booth manned by local organizations. Ther’s music, LOTS of cand and the day’s big event: a costume contest!

Winter Market Festival Saturday December 7, 2024 Do some christmas shopping in the park! The event host a wide variety of artisan vendors. Other event activities include: Holiday music, Santa meet and greet, free kids craft, s’mores to roast in the park, and our 3rd annual Tree lighting ceremony! Skate with Santa (Secret Shoppe) TBD Our Secret Santa Shop let’s children experience the joy of choosing their own specail holiday gifts for family and friends.

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Municipal Band: Thursday Evenings from May till August Partnering with Edwardsville Municipal Band

Concerts in the Park: (All dates listed on the Schedule) Friday Evenings from June through July Concerts are a Variety of local and regional bands of all genres and styles

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• Bounce Houses • Kids Games Children’s Art: • Water ParksSlides and Rec teams up with Edwardsville Art Center to provide fun and free crafts! • DunkSaturday Tanks Mornings from June through July Movies: (All dates listed on the Schedule) • Popcorn Machines One Saturday a month from June-September Family Friendly movies • Snow Cone Machine Exact movies still TBD • Frozen Drink Machine Edwardsville Symphony: (All dates listed on the schedule) • Hot Dog Machine One Sunday each month from May-September Shakespreare in the Park: • Nacho Cheese Dispenser Date and description on schedule above • TableEdwarsville andOpera: Chairs Date and Description on schedule above and so much more

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EDWARDSVILLE PARKS & RECREATION R.P. LUMBER CENTER 2024 EVENT CALENDAR Taylor Swift Skate Sat, February 17th 12p-2p Our local skate club, River’s Edge Figure Skating Club, is hosting a Taylor Swift themed skate. There will be karoke, a photo booth, face painting, hair styling station, and more! Ice Magic Sat, March 16th 6p-8p River’s Edge Figure Skating Club is hosting their first figure skating show. Lucky Skate Sun, March 17th 12p-2p Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us at our Lucky Skate! Be sure to wear green! Easter Egg Hunt and Skate Sun, March 31st 12p-2p Grab your Easter basket and hop on over to the R.P. Lumber Center and skate with the Easter Bunny. Wheelchair Accessible Skate Sat, April 20th 12p-2p We encourage anyone wheelchair bound to come to our facility for this very special skate, where patrons are welcome to bring their wheelchairs on the ice. Family membersnare welcome to come as well. Skates will be provided for all who require. Mommy and Me! Sat, May 11th 12p-2p Mom deserve a break! Bring her to skate and we’ll give her a carnation for being so wonderful!

Father’s Day Drop In Sun,June 16th 2:15p-3:15p This special Drop-In session will be a no contact game. Fathers versus children. A referee will be present. Diversity Skate Sat, July 13th 12p-2p Be who you are! Skating is for everyone and anyone and we want to share it with you! Glow Skate Fridays Fridays in August 6:30p-8p Come glide in the glow with our glow skate! We will be selling glowsticks and fun light up novelties. Spooky Skate Fri, October 25th 6:30p-8p Our annual Spooky Skate. There will be an games, crafts, and a costume contest! Be sure to wear your best costume! Frosty’s Frozen Festival Sat, December 14th 11:45a-3:15p Skate with Santa, hot cocoa bar, crafts, and more! New Year’s Skate Tues, December 29th 9:45p-10:45p Celebrate the new year with us during a late night skating session. Public Sessions Year Round Go to www.rplumbercenter.com for current schedules. Learn to Skate Classes Year Round Go to www. rplumbercenter.com for class information and enrollment.

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GRANITE CITY PARKS AND RECREATION 2900 Benton Street, Granite City, IL (618) 877-3059

Hours: 9 am to 5 pm Mon. – Fri. www.graniteparkdistrict.com

GRANITE CITY PARKS Wilson Park 2900 Benton Street 74 acre park includes pickleball courts, baseball/ softball diamonds, trails, basketball court, ice rink, picnic shelters, picnic tables, playgrounds, tennis courts, concession stand, swimming pool, restrooms, gazebo and abundance of ﬂowers and songbirds. Worthen Park Maryville and Parkview Dr. - this 45 acre park features baseball/ softball diamond, trails, dog park, football field, picnic shelter, picnic tables, playground equipment, concessions, restrooms and soccer fields. Veteran’s Parkway located on Veteran’s Parkway includes 20 acres of green space with gazebo. Loman Park 2412 Rock Road sits on 11.2 acres and has softb all diamond, basketball courts, picnic shelters, picnic tables, playground equipment, concessions and restrooms.

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Rode Park Amos and North Street includes picnic shelters, picnic tables, playground equipment on 5.5 acres. Frohardt Park 2040 Johnson Rd 4.8 acres of green space with softball field. Tri-City Park McCambridge Parkway 3.5 acres with picnic tables and playground equipment. Robertson Park Edwards and Katie has 2 acres with playground equipment. Stearns Park 2165 Amos features volleyball court, picnic shelter, picnic tables and playground. Triangle Park Rock Road playground equipment on 1.5 acres. Civic Park 20th and Delmar is home to war memorial and beautiful ﬂowers.

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Memorial Park 21st and Madison Ave sits on 1 acre with memorial and greenspace.

Facilities Legacy Golf Course 3500 Cargill Road an 18 hole public golf course. Granite City Ice Rink located within Wilson Park this beautiful outdoor rink is open during the winter and is home for open skate, freestyle skate, hockey and stick and puck. Wilson Park Pool Opens Memorial Day Weekend. Lincoln Park Community Center room and gymnasium available for rent. Brown Recreation Center home to pre-school program, gymnastics program and indoor walking area for seniors.

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GODFREY PARKS AND RECREATION 6810 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, IL (618) 466-1483 www.godfreyil.org Hours: 7:30 am - 12 pm & 1 - 4:30 pm, Mon. – Fri.

GODFREY PARKS Clifton Terrace Park: 3216 McAdams Parkway (Route 100), Clifton Terrace Park is a beautiful 3-acre park located on the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway along the Mississippi River. Clifton Terrace Park is a rest stop on the stateowned Vadalabene Bike Trail. Clifton Terrace Park offers a playground, memorial trees, an informative kiosk and restroom facilities. Clifton Terrace is a great place for eagle watching during the winter months.

Godfrey Ball Park: 810 Stamper Lane, The Godfrey Ball Park is home to six baseball/softball diamonds and a concession stand with restroom facilities. The youth baseball and softball programs take place at the Ball Park and across the street at the new ball fields in Glazebrook Park. The concession stand is open during games during May, June and July.

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Glazebrook Park: 1401 Stamper Lane, Glazebrook Park is the site of all of the special events, including the Great Godfrey Maze in September and October. Glazebrook Park measures 120-acres with two ponds, two playgrounds, two concession stands, three restroom facilities, two rentable shelters, a rentable gazebo, four soccer fields, four lighted-baseball fields and over 2.5 miles of walking trails. Glazebrook Park is home to many of the memorial trees planted annually through memorial donations.

Board Members Godfrey Ball Park

Chairperson • Rob Hasse

Great Rivers Park: 2102 McAdams Parkway (Route 100), Great Rivers Park is Godfrey’s newest park. The Gardens are built in honor of the first Mayor of Godfrey, Lars Hoffman, and his family and aptly named Hoffman Gardens.

Homer Adams Park: 6810 Godfrey Road, Homer Adams Park is located on the Village Hall campus. This park has three rentable shelters, a restroom facility, playground and a demonstration garden provided by the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners program. Homer Adams Park is home to the first memorial trees planted annually through memorial donations.

• Mark Lorch Glazebrook Park

• Ed Lindsay • Trustee Karen McAtee • Steve Thompson • Mike Walters

LA Vista at Gladys Levis Allen Park: 2421 West Delmar (Route 3), LA Vista Park measures 93-acres. LA Vista Park’s mile-long trail received a face lift on its lower half with the assistance of a Scenic Byways Grant. LA Vista is also home to an 18-Hole Disc Golf Course.

• Trish Holmes,

• Trustee Craig Lombardi Great Rivers Park

• Craig Rathgeb

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS March

September

1-31 Spring Rookie Soccer Regular Registration

1-30 Volleyball Clinic Early Registration

1-31 Rookie Baseball Early Registration

2 Offices Closed for Labor Day

1-31 Tennis Clinic Early Registration 8 Park Board Meeting

13 Park Board Meeting TBA Great Godfrey Maze Open

16 Mother & Son Bowling 29 Offices Closed for Good Friday

28 Fall Festival

October

April 1-30 Rookie Baseball Regular Registration

1-31 Youth Basketball League Early Registration

1-30 Tennis Clinic Regular Registration

1-31 Youth Spring Soccer League Early Registration

1-30 Fall Youth Soccer League Early Registration 6 Easter Egg Hunt

1-23 Volleyball Clinic Regular Registration

12 Park Board Meeting

Homer Adams Park

1-31 Rookie Basketball Early Registration

27 Fishing Derby/Arbor Day Celebration

May 1-June 30 Fall Youth Soccer League Regular Registration 1 BIG Truck Day 10 Park Board Meeting

4 The Haunted Maze Begins 14 Maze Open for Columbus Day 11 Park Board Meeting 26 Trick-or-Treat Your Way through the Maze and Costume Contest at the Maze 26 Last Day for the Great Godfrey Maze

17 Movie Night

November

27 Offices Closed for Memorial Day

June

1-30 Youth Basketball League Regular Registration

7 Park Board Meeting

1-30 Rookie Basketball Regular Registration

3-7 Brazilian United Soccer Camp

1-30 Cheerleading Early Registration

19 Offices Closed for Juneteenth 21 Movie Night

July

8 Park Board Meeting 11 Offices Closed for Veteran’s Day 28-29 Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

1-31 Fall Rookie Soccer Early Registration

December

4 Offices Closed for Independence Day 4 Family Fun Fest

1-31 Cheerleading Regular Registration

12 Park Board Meeting

6 Snowﬂake Festival

19 Movie Night

13 Park Board Meeting

22-26 Challenger International Soccer Camp

LA Vista at Gladys Levis Allen Park

August 1-31 Fall Rookie Soccer Regular Registration 9 Park Board Meeting 10 Mustang & Corvette Club Car Show (Dynamic Duo) 16 Movie Night

14 Breakfast with Santa 24-25 Offices Closed for Christmas 31 Offices Closed for New Year’s Eve

January 2025 1 Offices Closed for New Year’s Day

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YOUTH PROGRAMS RIVERBEND BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUE Batter up! Our youth baseball and softball program seeks to teach participants the fundamentals of baseball and softball while instilling good sportsmanship values. Practice will begin in early April with games beginning early May. All home games are played at the ball fields at Glazebrook Park and the Godfrey Ball Park on Stamper Lane. The end of the season tournament for pitching machine will be held the week leading up to the 4th of July. Ages: 5 - 14 Summer League: April - July Fall League: August - September Location: Godfrey Ball Park & Glazebrook Park

6 V 6 VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE This league offers participants a chance to improve their volleyball skills and have fun with team practice and games. Leagues will be divided up based on grades: 5th - 6th, 7th -8th and 9th - 12th. Participants may sign up as a team or as an individual with a maximum roster size of 8.Teams will have self-run practices and games concluding with a single-eliminationtournament at the end of the season. All participants will receive a t-shirt.

CHALLENGER INTERNATIONAL SOCCER CAMP The Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department is proud to host the Challenger International Soccer Camp again this year. Experienced soccer coaches from overseas will focus on challenging players to improve their skills with maximum participation, maximum ball touches and maximum fun! Participants are encouraged to sign up for the Challenger International Soccer Camp online at www.challengersports.com.

Grades: 5 - 12 Saturdays 11:00 am - 5:00 pm March - May Location: North Elementary

You can make this camp even more enlightening by hosting one of the International coaches for the week. You will receive a camp scholarship (up to $80) for your hospitality. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department if you are interested. All campers will receive a camp shirt and a camp ball!

Registration Deadlines and Fees:

Summer League Registration Deadlines:

Early Registration January 1 - January 31

Regular Registration February 1 - February 28

Early Registration January 1 - January 31 Regular Registration February 1 - March 31

Resident

$40

$45

Fall League Registration Deadlines:

Nonresident

$50

$55

Early Registration June 1 - June 30 Regular Registration July 1 - July 31 Fees: League

Ages 5&6

$50/55

$60/65

Pitching Machine

7&8

$50/55

$60/65

Girls 10U Softball

9 &10

$60/65

$70/75

Boys 10U Baseball

9 & 10

$60/65

$70/75

Girls 12U Softball

11 & 12

$60/65

$70/75

Boys 12U Baseball

11 & 12

$60/65

$70/75

Girls 14U Softball

13 & 14 $60/65

$70/75

Boys 14U Baseball

13 & 14 $60/65

$70/75

High School Boys/Girls 15-18

$60/65

$70/75

METRO EAST RECREATIONAL BASEBALL LEAGUE (MERBL) This league is for high school aged boys (ages 14-18) for competitive recreational summer baseball. MERBL allows anyone who is a freshman in the 2023-2024 school years, or anyone who will be graduating in the spring of 2023, an opportunity to play in this travelling recreational league. MERBL follows NFHS baseball rules, with some addendums. The league will consist of 14 games, beginning in late May/early June and ending by the end of July (weather permitting). A single elimination tournament will be played at the end of the season. This is a travelling league—other teams in the league consist of O’Fallon, Belleville, Millstadt, Troy, Granite City and Collinsville. Ages 14 - 18 Late May - July Location: TBD Registration Deadlines & Fees - For more information please visit http://www.merbl.org/

Tiny Tykes Lions is available for campers ages 4-6. Participants will get exposure to games, competitions and skill-building activities for two hours per day. Half Day Camp will be split into two groups based on age: 6-9 year olds and 10-14 year olds. Emphasis will be placed on individual skill development, fundamental tactics and goal scoring.

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Tiny Tykes Cubs is for the youngest campers. Participants ages 3-4 will get an introduction to the basic elements of soccer one hour per day in this week-long camp.

Ages 3-16 Monday - Friday July 22-26

TENNIS CLINIC The Village of Godfrey’s tennis program is back! Whether this is your first time or you are looking to take your game to the next level, we can meet your needs. The Godfrey tennis program is designed for players of different ages and skill level. We will offer smaller, half size nets for younger participants and full size courts and competitive drills and matches for older players. The program will be held on the tennis courts behind Alton High School at 4200 Humbert Road. Bring your racket, tennis shoes, sunscreen and positive attitude! Ages 5 - 18 years Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays Session 1: June 5 - June 14 (June 15 Rainout Date) Session 2: June 19 - June 28 (June 29 Rainout Date) Session 3: July 10 - July 19 (July 20 Rainout Date) Beginner/Intermediate: 9:30 - 10:30 am Intermediate/Advanced: 10:45 - 11:45 am Advanced (Middle/High School): 12:30 - 1:30 pm Registration Deadlines and Fees: Early Registration March 1 - March 31

Regular Registration April 1 - April 30

9:00 - 10:00 am 10:15 am - 12:15 pm 1:00 - 4:00 pm 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Ages 3-4 Ages 4-6 Ages 6-9 Ages10-14

Tiny Tykes Cubs Tiny Tykes Lions Half Day Camp Half Day Camp

$99 $99 $140 $140

Location: Glazebrook Park

YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE Learn the game of soccer through practice and team competition. Participants will be divided into three leagues based on grade: K-1, 2-3, 4-5 and 6-8. Practice will begin in early August and games will start at the end of the month. Teams will play at least an 8-game schedule at Glazebrook Park on weekdays and Saturdays (weather permitting). Grades: K - 8 Spring League: February - April Fall League: September - November Location: Glazebrook Park Spring League Registration Deadlines: Early Registration November 1 - November 31 Regular Registration December 1 - January 31 Fall League Registration Deadlines: Early Registration May 1 - May 30 Regular Registration June 1 - July 31

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$35

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$60

Nonresident

$45

$50

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YOUTH PROGRAMS VOLLEYBALL CLINIC Bump, set and spike your way through this instructional clinic that teaches both boys and girls the building blocks of volleyball. Participants need to wear gym shoes and comfortable clothes to move around in. Kneepads are encouraged, but not required. Ages 6 - 13 Mondays and Wednesdays in November 6-7 year olds: 5:30 - 6:20 pm 8-9 year olds: 6:30 - 7:20 pm 10-13 year olds:7:30 - 8:30 pm Location: North Elementary Registration Deadlines and Fees Early Registration September 1 - September 30 Resident Nonresident

Regular Registration October 1 - October 23

$40 $45

$45 $50

YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE In this co-ed program participants will have the opportunity to gain knowledge of the game of basketball. The league will start practices in January. The season will conclude with an end of the season “March Madness” tournament at the leagues designated game sites. The practices and play will focus on teamwork, sportsmanship, rules and skill instruction. Participants will be divided into three leagues based on grade; K-1, 2-3, and 4-5 grades. Grades: K - 5th grade Weekdays January - March Location: Varies on Age Group Registration Deadlines and Fees: Early Registration Regular Registration October 1 - October 31 November 1 - November 30 Resident

$45

$55

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CHEERLEADING CAMP U Rah Rah! All the essentials of proper cheerleading -- cheers, stunts, jumps, and voice projection -- will be covered in this comprehensive clinic. The cheerleaders will perform during select games at the end-of-year March Madness basketball tournament. All participants will receive a T-shirt to cheer in.

DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE The Parks and Recreation Departments of Godfrey and Alton partner up to host a Daddy-Daughter Dance annually. Dads and Daughters are invited to put on their dancing shoes, dress their best and step out together for a fun Valentine’s event from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. This event is open to fathers (and father figures) and their daughters ages 3-12. The night will include a DJ and dancing, photos, crafts, appetizers and more. The price is $40 per couple and $15 per extra daughter. You can register at either Park & Rec office. Please make checks payable to whichever Parks office you submit the registration form.

ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION Have you hugged a tree lately? Join the Village in celebrating the environment and all things trees with the Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department at Glazebrook Park! The day kicks off at 9:00 am with a youth fishing derby and continues through 3:30 pm with face painting, environmental crafts, youth games and more! Free redbud tree seedlings will be given away to the first 300 visitors. The Memorial Tree Dedication Ceremony will take place at 1:30 pm to recognize the individuals for whom the last year’s dedication trees were planted.

Ages 3 - 12 Saturday February 17 6:00 - 8:30 pm

All Ages Saturday, April 27th 9:00 - 3:30 pm

Location: North Elementary School

Location: Glazebrook Park

$40 per couple, $15 for each additional daughter

BIG TRUCK DAY Join the Village of Godfrey and their fleet of BIG trucks at the 11th annual BIG Truck Day at Glazebrook Park. Displays by the Godfrey Fire Protection District, Pepsi America, the Madison County Sherriff’s Department, the Godfrey Street Department, and many more will be available for children to view, touch and explore.

MOTHER SON BOWLING The Parks and Recreation Departments of Godfrey and Alton are partner up to host an annual Mother-Son Bowling event. Join us at Bowl Haven Lanes in Alton for two games of bowling and dinner. This is a great opportunity to have some fun spending time together with a little competition mixed in. Pizza, salad, soda, two games of bowling, shoes and bowling ball included in the fee. NO TICKETS will be sold at the door. Ages 3 – 12 Saturday March 16 3:00pm - 5:30 pm Location: Bowl Haven Lanes 3003 Washington Ave, Alton, IL 62002 $40 per couple, $15 for each additional son

EASTER EGG HUNT Presented by the Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department

Ages: 3 years old - 5th grade Saturdays February - March Ages 3 - 5: 9:30 - 10:15 am Grades K - 2nd: 10:15 - 11:15 am Grades 3rd - 5th: 11:15 am - 12:30 pm Location: TBD

The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held for children up to ten years old at the Glazebrook Park

Registration Deadline and Fees: Early Registration November 1 - November 30 Resident $45 Nonresident $55

Ages: 0-10 Saturday April 6 2:00-4:00 pm

Regular Registration December 1 - December 30 $50 $60

ball fields. Festivities will include the egg hunt, face painting, a coloring contest and a visit by the Easter Bunny! Canned food donations will be greatly appreciated for the community food bank.

Location: Glazebrook Park Ball Fields

If you know of or have a BIG truck to be displayed at this great event, please contact the Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department at (618) 466-1483. All Ages! May 1 10 am - 1 pm Location: Glazebrook Park

MOVIE NIGHTS Come and enjoy the thrill of watching your favorite movies under the stars at Glazebrook Park at any of our Movies in the Park events. With assistance from Liberty Bank, movies will be shown on three Friday nights throughout the months of May, July and August. Each movie will begin at dusk: please keep in mind that it will be late due to the season. The concession stand and restrooms will be open. Specific movie titles will be released separately. All Ages! May- August Free Movies begin at Dusk! Location: Glazebrook Park Ball Diamonds

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HIGHLAND PARKS AND RECREATION 1115 Broadway, Highland (618) 654-9891

Hours: Mon – Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm www.highlandil.gov

HIGHLAND PARKS Downtown Highland Square & Plaza Park 914 Main St. is home to numerous celebrations thru-out the year, spectacular fountain, small amphitheater, restrooms, chess/checker tables and cornhole bag games Glik Park 12525 Sportsman Rd. features (4) lighted ball fields, (8) soccer fields, football field, restrooms, pavilions, walking trail, basketball court, (2) playgrounds, gazebo, labrynth and skate park Hoffman Park 929 2nd Street this .4 acres park includes a pavilion and new playground equipment coming this year Kaeser Park 1739 Broadway home to Highland Historical Society, Museum and .25 mile walking trail

Glik Park

Korte Recreation Center 1 Nagel Dr. The recreation Silver Lake Park 3035 Highland Park Road is the largest park in the area cov erring 90 acres center features indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, and includes (5) pavilions, (3) restrooms, a sand fitness area, indoor walking track, childcare, locker volleyball court, arboretum, (18 hole) Disc Golf Course, Nature Trail Access, play equipment, and rooms and concession stand gazebo Merwin Park 1320 28th Street this two acre park Spindler Park 1221 Spindler Park Rd sits on 12 includes youth baseball/softball practice field, acres and includes (2) preschool tee-ball fields, a .5 mile accessible walking trail, playground, (3) lighted playground equipment and basketball hoop tennis courts and a pavilion Rinderer Park 2548 Veterans Honor Parkway the Tot-Lot 1214 13th Street features a toddler Daley Discovery All-Abilities Playground, Jaycee’s playground and water fountain Dog Park are located on the 13 acres park. Along Weinheimer Community Center 1100 Main Street with lighted trails, a pavilion, restrooms, fitness features gymnasium, restrooms, meeting rooms, senior center and concession stand equipment and fishing in the lake

Kaeser Park

Silver Lake Park

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ROXANA PARKS AND RECREATION 2 Park Dr. Roxana, IL (618) 254-7485 Roxana Community Park located adjacent and behind the Roxana schools features amenities such as the Rox-Arena, lighted ball fields, playgrounds, basketball courts, walk and bike paths, concession stand, restrooms, disc golf course, swimming pool and picnic shelters.

Hours: Mon – Fri. 8 am – 4:30 pm www.roxanapark.org Annual Car Show

Upcoming Activities

-August 4th, 8am-3pm -Registration 8am-Noon -$20 per entry

Baseball-Softball registration: -ages 4-16 by September 1st -$50 per child -deadline is March 31st

Rox-Arena -rentals available for groups of 20 -250 -resident/school district/nonresident pricing

Annual Bike Blessing and Memorial Dedication -Sunday, March 24th at Noon at Roxana Park Roxana Community Pool -Opens May 25th – Closes September 1st -Resident/School District Season passes on sale May 1st -Party Rentals on sale May 1st

Picnic Shelters -rentals available for groups of 10-75 -resident/school district/nonresident pricing Disc Golf -9 hole course available with beginner and intermediate tees -free to all players

TRI TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT 410 Wickliffe St. Troy, IL www.tritownshippark.org Phone:(618) 667-6887

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WOOD RIVER PARKS & RECREATION Our hours of operation are: Phone: (618) 251-3130 8 a.m.-12 noon and 1p.m.-5 p.m. Fax (618) 251-3144 Website: wrparks.org Monday thru Friday GENERAL PARK INFORMATION Bandstand - The Ervin Mouish Bandstand is located at Central Park. The bandstand is used for special events and outdoor concerts. Baseball & Softball Diamonds - Emerick Sports Complex, at Sixth Street, has three lighted softball diamonds; Lions, Jaycee and Rotary Fields and one baseball diamond, Dwiggins Field. West End Park (Walcott Street) have one lighted diamond. Basketball Courts – Outdoor half courts are available at East End Park and Brushy Grove Park. Moreover, these specific courts are open to the public. Indoor courts are available at the recreation center. However, these require either a membership or a daily pass to use. Belk Park Clubhouse Multipurpose Hall - Our clubhouse has a multipurpose hall that will seat 168 comfortably, with an outstanding view of the golf course. It has tables and chairs available along with a big screen television and electric fireplace. This room is great for receptions or banquets. It can be rented by contacting Belk Park Golf Course. Fishing - Belk Park Lake and Emerick Sports Complex have fishing available to the public. The park hours are from dawn to dusk. A fishing license is required for anyone 16 & older. Anyone under 16 can fish without a license when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Pickleball Courts – Three outdoor courts are available at East End Park and are open to the public. Six indoor courts are available at the recreation center. However, these require either a membership or a daily pass to use. Picnic Areas - Wood River has several picnic areas which are available in the many parks in town. Central Park has picnic tables under a Gazebo-type shelter where there are barbecue pits and electrical outlets available. There are picnic areas and shelters available at East End, West End, Belk & Soccer Parks. To reserve these shelters please call the Round House at 251-3130. Volleyball Courts –Two indoor courts are available at the recreation center. However, these also require either a membership or a daily pass to use.

PARKS Wood River provides eight major parks with over 300 acres of facilities. 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, an open field, children’s playground equipment, shelters (which can be rented by visiting the Round House), woodland, open space and a walking path. 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 playground facility and basketball court. Central Park (Round House) - A five-acre park located on Wood River Avenue, adjacent to the High School, offers many activities which include bandstand, playground, gazebo, barbecue pits, Veteran’s Memorial and large activity center commonly referred to as the “Round House”. Park

1. Belk Park

2. Brushey Grove Park

Location

Belk Park Rd.

Acreage

234

BBQ Grills

Basketball

3. Central Park

Water

Fishing

Fitness Trail

Parking

Picnic Area

Playground

Restrooms Shelters

Emerick Sports Complex - This 8-acre complex is located on the North End of Sixth Street at Park Lane. The highlight for the children is our new playground. This colorful addition has plenty to keep the young ones entertained for hours. This complex is the sight of our Men’s Softball league and our summer youth league games. This facility contains three lighted softball diamonds and one baseball diamond. There is a concession stand, and a lake for fishing. 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, basketball hoop 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, playground apparatus, skateboard park, ample parking, a concession stand , stadium bleachers to view the playing fields, and a picnic shelter.

4. East End Park

5. Emerick Sports Complex

Linton and Midland Wood River Ave.

14th St.

5 X

Concessions

East End Park - 13 acres and adjacent to the City Garage on 14th Street, East End Park playground apparatus, basketball court, picnic tables, shelter house and a picnic shelter that measures 20´ x 30´.

7.Wood River Soccer & Skate Park

8. High School Athletic Fields

6th St. and Park Ln. Anna and Walcott

Rock Hill Rd.

Wood River Ave.

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Softball

Tennis

Soccer Telephone

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6. West End Park

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ATHLETIC LEAGUES

ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES

TRI-CITY YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Adult Softball Leagues The Recreation Department has many different types of softball leagues available. All leagues will play 14 games based on an 8-team schedule, unless stated otherwise. In all leagues you must be at least 18 years of age except Co-Ed where the age requirement is 16 years. This league is in partnership with Alton Parks & Recreation.

The Wood River, East Alton and Roxana Recreation Departments offer the Tri-

2024 Summer League registration will be taken during the month of the March. All leagues begin play during the first week in May.

TRI-CITY YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL

Summer Slow Pitch League Offerings Bi-City (Wood River & Alton) Leagues Monday Men’s Open Recreational - (14 games) Tuesday Men’s Open Competitive - (14 games) Wednesday Co-Ed Open - (14 games) 2023 Fall Adult Softball Leagues Registration will run from June to August 8, 2023.

City Youth Basketball Program for 2nd-6th grade boys and girls. Registration runs from October & November and the fee is $50.00 per participant. Games begin in early January. Each participant receives a t-shirt.

Registration runs for the entire month of March. Teams are formed in late April and league play begins in May. The following divisions are offered for a fee of $50.00 ($10.00 late fee after registration date).

Fee: $600 Fee: $600 Fee: $600

TRI-CITY SOCCER East Alton, Roxana and Wood River have joined together once again to form a Soccer League. Children ages 5-13 are invited to participate. The registration fee is $50.00 and includes a t-shirt. Games begin in September on Saturday mornings and some weeknights. Registration ends July 31. TRI-CITY LIL’ KICKERS SOCCER Wood River & Roxana Recreation Departments offer an Instructional Soccer program. We partner with Elite FT Fitness Training for this program. Children ages 3-8 are invited to participate. This program takes place over four Saturday mornings. The registration fee is $50.00 and includes a t-shirt. Watch for registration in February & August. There is a Spring Session that starts in April and a Fall Session that starts in September. TRI-CITY YOUTH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE The Wood River, East Alton and Roxana Recreation Departments offer the Tri-City Youth Volleyball Program for 3rd-6th grade boys and girls. We are offering a Spring & Fall league. The fee is $50.00 per participant. Each participant receives a t-shirt.

Boys:

Girls:

Age 8 – 9

Rookie League – Pitching Machine

Age 10 – 11

Minor League – Player Pitch

Age 12 – 13

Major League – Player Pitch

Age 14 – 16

Juvenile – Player Pitch

Age 8 – 9

Ponytail League – Pitching Machine

Age 10 – 12

Petite League – Pitching Machine

Age 13 – 16 Chic League – Player Modified Pitch All of the above will play in the Tri-City League which is made up of teams from Wood River, Roxana and East Alton; with the exception that we will partner with the City of Edwardsville in the Petite & Chic Softball Leagues. All games are played in the evening with some Saturday morning games. TRI-CITY T-BALL LEAGUE An instructional T-Ball league for 4 & 5 year olds that will focus on teaching the basic skills and fundamentals of baseball/softball. Games will be played in the evenings beginning the first week of June. Fee: $50. Registration runs for the entire month of March. ($10 late fee after March 31st) TRI-CITY COACH PITCH LEAGUE

TRI-CITY INSTRUCTIONAL BASKETBALL CLINIC This basketball program has been set up for Kindergarten & 1st grade children. It is designed to teach the fundamentals and skills of basketball along with special drills to help with coordination. Each participant receives a completion certificate. The registration fee is $40.00. Registration begins in September. Clinic will start in November. For more information, call 251-3130.

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T-Ball League. Games will be played in the evenings beginning the first week of June. Fee: $50. Registration runs for the entire month of March. ($10 late fee after March 31st) CLUBS Adults aged 55 and over are invited to join in activities for an annual fee of $20.00. Meetings are held at 11 a.m. on the second Thursday of every month. After a brief meeting a full meal is served catered by Chef Bob. The cost per meal is $7.00. Lunch is provided for the following occasions: Mother’s Day (May)

Thanksgiving (Nov.)

Father’s Day (June)

Christmas (Dec.)

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WOOD RIVER PARKS & RECREATION ACTIVITIES FALL/WINTER GYMNASTICS: This is a great way to improve your child’s strength and coordination levels. The program an eight-week session. Class held from August through May, Tuesday & Wednesday evenings. Classes offered are: •

Parent & Tot: 2yrs-3yrs

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Early Gymnastics: 4yrs-5yrs

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Beginners Gymnastics: 6yrs & Older

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Advance Gymnastics: 6yrs & Older

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Tumbling: 6yrs & Older

Registration begins in Aug. BELK PARK GOLF COURSE Take your best shots at Belk The golf course season officially opens April 1st and ends October 31st. Play continues throughout the fall and winter seasons, weather permitting. Belk Park offers tee reservations seven days a week. On weekends, tee times are available from 6:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. On weekdays, tee times are available from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Call Belk Park at 251-3115 for more information or visit www.belkpark.com Golf Course Hours Monday thru Friday.............7:00 a.m. until Dark Saturday & Sunday.............6:30 a.m. until Dark Belk Park Multipurpose Banquet Facility Non-Golf Related Rentals (ie) Rehearsal Dinners, Showers, Parties, Business Meetings, etc. (maximum seating - 168) Call Belk Park at 251-3115 for more information about any of the above items, Jr. Golf Academy, Green Fees & Season Passes or visit www.belkpark.com

SPECIAL EVENTS Easter Egg Hunt: A FREE Easter Egg Hunt is offered to the children of Wood River residents ages toddler thru 4th grade. There will be over 120 dozen eggs hidden, along with some special prizes to be awarded to those finding special eggs. Each child will also receive a bag of candy from the Easter Bunny. Prizes are donated by Wood River Area Merchants. Be sure to bring your camera! Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024 Please call 251-3130 for the time of the hunt Youth League Parade: Come on out and enjoy the opening day for the youth league. The annual Youth League Parade will be held at the beginning of the season. This parade consists of all youth league baseball/softball participants, Tri-City and Wood River Instructional League. Call 251-3130 for more information. Fishing Clinic: A FREE fishing clinic will be offered during the summer at Belk Park. There will be a morning session from 9:00-11am & an afternoon session 1:003:00pm. Call the Round House for more information, 251-3130 Bike Ramble: Bring your kids for a safe and exciting family night bike ride. Wood River Parks & Recreation is co-sponsoring the 15th Annual Bike Ramble on June 14, 2024. The route begins and ends at the Round House. The lineup is at 7:00 pm and the ride will start at 7:30pm. Once participants complete the bike ride refreshments will be offered at the Round House. Register at the Wood River Recreation Center. Fee: $3 per person/ $6 per immediate family. Call 251-3130 for more information. Ice Cream Social Beat the heat this summer by partaking in our Ice Cream Social on Sunday, July 14, 2024 from 3:00 to 5:00pm. Wood River Parks & Recreation is co-sponsoring with the Women’s Club for the Ice Cream Social at Central Park. Call 251-3130 for more information. Breakfast With Santa: Join us at the Round House for 40th annual Breakfast with Santa and get into the Christmas spirit. Each breakfast includes pancakes, sausages, milk, juice and coffee. Adult and child plates are available for purchase. The children have the chance to have their picture taken with Santa for free. No reservations are required. Date: Saturday, December 14th, 2024. Time: 8:00-10:00 a.m.

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