Welcome to Alton Parks & Recreation (IL)

WE OFFER A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING SPORTS, HOLIDAY PROGRAMS, AND MORE! CHECK BACK OFTEN TO SEE WHAT'S NEW!

Presentational Basketball 2026 visual

Basketball 2026 - Winter 2026

BOYS & GIRLS GRADES 2-3, 4-5
Learn the fundamentals of basketball through practice and games.
Practices will begin in January. Games will be played from late January through about mid-March.
Location: School gyms TBD
FEE: Alton Resident $50.00, Non-resident $60
DEADLINE: December 17, 2025
RAINOUT HOTLINE: (618) 463-3584

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, September 15, 2025 - Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Late Registration:
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Program Duration:
Monday, January 12, 2026 - Saturday, March 14, 2026
Regular Registration Cost:
$50.00
Late Registration Cost:
$55.00
Presentational Adult Softball 2026 visual

Adult Softball 2026 - Summer 2026

ALTON-WOOD RIVER Adult slow pitch softball leagues: Monday Men, Tuesday Men, Wednesday Coed, Thursday Church. Games start in May.

Church league will play all games at Gordon Moore Park.  

All other leagues will play home games at Gordon Moore Park, and away games in Wood River.

Team fee: $600 Deadline: 4/12/26   Late fee: $50

Rosters must have 11 players minimum and 20 players maximum, except for Coed which is unlimited.

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Friday, September 19, 2025 - Sunday, April 12, 2026
Late Registration:
Sunday, April 12, 2026 - Sunday, April 19, 2026
Program Duration:
Monday, May 4, 2026 - Friday, August 21, 2026
Regular Registration Cost:
$600.00
Late Registration Cost:
$650.00
Presentational Riverbend Baseball & Softball 2026 visual

Riverbend Baseball & Softball 2026 - Summer 2026

DIVISIONS: T-ball, Machine Pitch, 10U, 12U, and 14U

DOB RANGE: 9/1/11-8/31/21

SEASON: 10 games beginning in June. All T-ball and Machine Pitch games will be played at Gordon Moore Park.  For 10U-14U Home games will be played at Gordon Moore Park with away games held in Godfrey and Jerseyville. Practices are scheduled by coaches, usually 3-4 weeks before the season starts.

EQUIPMENT: Players provide their own gloves, shoes, and pants. Team shirts and team equipment are provided. 

FEES: Early bird registration ends 2/28/26. REGULAR REGISTRATION ENDS 4/5/26.

RAINOUT HOTLINE: 618-463-3584

Registration Status:
Open
Early Bird Registration:
Friday, September 19, 2025 - Saturday, February 28, 2026
Regular Registration:
Sunday, March 1, 2026 - Sunday, April 5, 2026
Late Registration:
Sunday, April 5, 2026 - Sunday, April 12, 2026
Program Duration:
Saturday, June 6, 2026 - Saturday, July 25, 2026
Early Registration Cost:
$40.00 - $55.00
Regular Registration Cost:
$45.00 - $60.00
Late Registration Cost:
$50.00 - $65.00
Presentational Flag Football 2026 visual

Flag Football 2026 - Spring 2026

NFL FLAG FOOTBALL, 5 v 5

BOYS & GIRLS, GRADES 1-8

FEE: $60, TEAM SHIRT & FLAG BELT INCLUDED

8 GAMES, TO BEGIN IN EARLY MARCH

PRACTICES ARE SCHEDULED BY COACHES ABOUT 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE FIRST GAME

RAINOUT HOTLINE: 618-463-3584

 

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Friday, September 19, 2025 - Sunday, February 1, 2026
Late Registration:
Sunday, February 1, 2026 - Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Program Duration:
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - Saturday, April 18, 2026
Regular Registration Cost:
$60.00
Late Registration Cost:
$85.00
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Spring Soccer 2026 - Spring 2026

SPRING SOCCER, 2026 -- COED, unless a division has sufficient numbers to play separate boys and girls.
Open to boys and girls. The season includes 8 games in April & May. All games are played at Gordon Moore Park, on north side fields (north of Highway 140). Most games are on Saturdays, but some games may be on Monday - Thursday evenings. Practices are scheduled by coaches about 2-3 weeks before games begin.

EQUIPMENT: Players must wear shin guards and socks that completely cover their shin guards. Soccer cleats are recommended but are not mandatory.
TEAM SHIRTS ARE PROVIDED.

FEES & DEADLINE
Regular deadline 3/8/26 Alton Resident $45 Non-resident $50; After 3/8/26, Late fee +$10.00

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 - Sunday, March 8, 2026
Late Registration:
Sunday, March 8, 2026 - Sunday, March 15, 2026
Program Duration:
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - Saturday, May 16, 2026
Regular Registration Cost:
$45.00
Late Registration Cost:
$55.00
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Christmas Workshop for Kids Only - Winter 2025

10th annual Christmas Workshop for Kids Only! Open to girls and boys ages 5 & up.
Gingerbread house decorating (1 per child), crafts, games, playing in our gingerbread playhouses, hot cocoa, cookies, and lunch are all included!
 
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Gordon Moore Park, Muenstermann building
Fee: $20 ($5 discount for additional children)
 
Register by 12/3/25 to guarantee a gingerbread house kit!

 

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, September 22, 2025 - Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Late Registration:
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Program Duration:
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$20.00
Late Registration Cost:
$30.00
Presentational Christmas Workshop for Parents & Kids visual

Christmas Workshop for Parents & Kids - Winter 2025

10th annual Christmas Workshop for Parents & Kids!
 Make a craft, play a game, decorate a cookie, and play in our gingerbread playhouses!
OPTIONAL: You may add-on a Gingerbread house kit for just $5.
 Parents & Kids: ages 3 & up

Sunday, December 14, 2025 - 1:00-2:30 pm

Fee: $5 per person

Location: Gordon Moore Park, Muenstermann building

Registration deadline: December 3rd

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, September 22, 2025 - Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Late Registration:
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Program Duration:
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$5.00
Late Registration Cost:
$10.00
Presentational Gingerbread Contest, Adult visual

Gingerbread Contest, Adult - Annual 2025

GINGERBREAD CONTEST

FREE registration, deadline Dec. 1st

Your creation must be delivered to City Hall on Dec. 5th from 4-5 pm

Separate categories for Adults (18+) & Children (grades K-12)

Register as an individual or group!

Creations will be displayed at City Hall, December 5th-January 5th

Awards to be presented by the Mayor at the December 10th City Council meeting

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - Monday, December 1, 2025
Program Duration:
Friday, December 5, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$0.00
Presentational Gingerbread Contest, Grades K-12 visual

Gingerbread Contest, Grades K-12 - Annual 2025

GINGERBREAD CONTEST

FREE registration, deadline Dec. 2nd

Your creation must be delivered to City Hall on Dec. 6th from 4-5 pm

Separate categories for Adults (18+) & Children (grades K-12)

Register as an individual or Group!

Creations will be displayed at City Hall, December 6th-January 6th

Awards to be presented by the Mayor at the December 11th City Council meeting


Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - Monday, December 1, 2025
Program Duration:
Friday, December 5, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$0.00

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Our goal is to provide quality recreational programs and facilities to encourage kids and adults to enjoy an active lifestyle and engage with their community.