Welcome to Alton Parks & Recreation (IL)

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR SEVERAL PROGRAMS! MORE TO COME!

(Thursday, November 7, 2024 4:08 PM)
Presentational Gingerbread Contest visual

Gingerbread Contest - Annual 2024

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:
Friday, November 8, 2024 - Monday, December 2, 2024
Program Duration:
Friday, December 6, 2024 - Monday, January 6, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$0.00
Presentational Gingerbread Contest, Grades K-12 visual

Gingerbread Contest, Grades K-12 - Annual 2024

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:
Friday, November 8, 2024 - Monday, December 2, 2024
Program Duration:
Friday, December 6, 2024 - Monday, January 6, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$0.00
Presentational Christmas Workshop for Kids Only visual

Christmas Workshop for Kids Only - Annual 2024

9th annual Christmas Workshop for Kids Only! Open to girls and boys ages 5 & up.
Gingerbread house decorating (1 per child), crafts, games, time to play in our gingerbread playhouses, and lunch are all included!
 
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Gordon Moore Park, Muenstermann building
Fee: $20 ($5 discount for additional children)
 
Registration deadline: December 6th

 

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Thursday, November 7, 2024 - Sunday, December 8, 2024
Program Duration:
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$20.00
Presentational Christmas Workshop for Parents & Kids visual

Christmas Workshop for Parents & Kids - Annual 2024

9th 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 to decorate for an additional fee.
 Parents & Kids: ages 3 & up
Sunday, December 15, 2024
1:00-2:30 pm
Fee: $5 per person
Location: Gordon Moore Park, Muenstermann building
Registration deadline: December 6th

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Thursday, November 7, 2024 - Sunday, December 8, 2024
Program Duration:
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$5.00
Presentational Holiday Story Night visual

Holiday Story Night - Annual 2024

HOLIDAY STORY NIGHT

FREE Family Event with Santa Claus!

Thursday, December 19th   6-7 pm

Muenstermann building at Gordon Moore Park

Join us for cocoa, cookies, and stories read by Santa!

Advance registration is recommended to make sure we have enough cookies!

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Friday, November 15, 2024 - Friday, December 6, 2024
Program Duration:
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Regular Registration Cost:
$0.00
Presentational Basketball 2025 visual

Basketball 2025 - Annual 2025

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 19, 2024
RAINOUT HOTLINE: (618) 463-3584

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - Sunday, December 22, 2024
Late Registration:
Monday, December 23, 2024 - Monday, January 6, 2025
Program Duration:
Monday, January 6, 2025 - Saturday, March 15, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$50.00
Late Registration Cost:
$55.00
Presentational Flag Football visual

Flag Football - Spring 2025

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:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - Sunday, February 9, 2025
Late Registration:
Monday, February 10, 2025 - Friday, February 14, 2025
Program Duration:
Saturday, March 8, 2025 - Saturday, April 19, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$60.00
Late Registration Cost:
$70.00
Presentational Riverbend Baseball & Softball visual

Riverbend Baseball & Softball - Spring 2025

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

DOB RANGE: 9/1/10-8/31/20

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 2/28/25. Regular registration ends 4/4/25.

RAINOUT HOTLINE: 618-463-3584

Registration Status:
Open
Early Bird Registration:
Thursday, November 7, 2024 - Sunday, March 2, 2025
Regular Registration:
Monday, March 3, 2025 - Friday, April 4, 2025
Late Registration:
Saturday, April 5, 2025 - Sunday, April 13, 2025
Program Duration:
Saturday, June 7, 2025 - Saturday, July 19, 2025
Early Registration Cost:
$40.00 - $55.00
Regular Registration Cost:
$45.00 - $60.00
Late Registration Cost:
$50.00 - $65.00
Presentational Adult Softball visual

Adult Softball - Summer 2025

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: 4/11/25   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, November 15, 2024 - Friday, April 11, 2025
Late Registration:
Saturday, April 12, 2025 - Friday, April 18, 2025
Program Duration:
Saturday, May 3, 2025 - Saturday, August 9, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$600.00
Late Registration Cost:
$650.00
Presentational Daddy Daughter Dance, Adult visual

Daddy Daughter Dance, Adult - Annual 2025

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 6:00-8:30 PM, Doors open at 5:30 pm

NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 5600 Godfrey Rd., Godfrey, IL  62035

For girls ages 3-12 along with their fathers or other adult male relatives or family friends

$25 per adult, $20 for first daughter, $15 per additional daughter

Fee includes DJ & Dancing, Appetizers, Photo booth, Arts & Crafts

Space is limited!

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Thursday, November 7, 2024 - Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Late Registration:
Thursday, February 6, 2025 - Sunday, February 9, 2025
Program Duration:
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$25.00
Late Registration Cost:
$30.00
Presentational Daddy Daughter Dance, Daughter visual

Daddy Daughter Dance, Daughter - Annual 2024

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 6:00-8:30 PM, Doors open at 5:30 pm

NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 5600 Godfrey Rd., Godfrey, IL  62035

Girls ages 3-12 along with their fathers or other adult father figure (relative or family friend)

Fee: $25 per adult, $20 for first daughter, $15 per additional daughter

Fee includes DJ & Dancing, Appetizers, Photo booth, Arts & Crafts

Space is limited!

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Thursday, November 7, 2024 - Sunday, February 2, 2025
Late Registration:
Monday, February 3, 2025 - Sunday, February 9, 2025
Program Duration:
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$20.00
Late Registration Cost:
$25.00
Presentational Mom & Son Bowling visual

Mom & Son Bowling - Annual 2024

MOM & SON BOWLING

SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025

Bowl Haven Lanes, 3003 Washington Ave., Alton

2 sessions: 12:30-3:00 pm & 3:30-6:00 pm (doors open 30 min ahead)

Open to boys ages 3-12 with their moms or other significant adult female

Unregistered family and friends are not allowed.

$25 per adult, $20 per son, $15 per additional son

Includes 2 games bowling, shoe rental, selfie station, plus pizza, salad &, soda

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Friday, November 8, 2024 - Monday, March 17, 2025
Program Duration:
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$15.00 - $25.00

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

 

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. 

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