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 3/10/23 $30 Alton Resident $35 Non-resident Late fee $10

FALL 7/21/23 $40 Alton resident $45 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 (11/14/22-2/24/23) Regular (2/25/23-3/31/23)

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: $35.00/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:

$550.00 per team (includes USA fee)

Late sign-up fee amount will be $600.00 after the 3/31/23 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

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.

PARK WEDDINGS

ROSE GARDEN

ORIENTAL GARDEN

Resident - $240.00/2 hours

Non-resident - $290.00/2 hours

RIVERVIEW PARK GAZEBO

RIVERFRONT AMPHITHEATER

Resident - $240.00/2 hours $500.00/3 hours

Non-resident - $290.00/2 hours

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 Haskell Park Thursdays in June/July, 8 pmSundays 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.