The Alton Parks and Recreation Department is operated under the direction of the City of Alton and the Alton Park and Recreation Commission. The Board is comprised of 5 members appointed by the Mayor of Alton. Members serve 4-year rotating terms. The Board is responsible for overseeing the Park and Recreation Department, their budget, and program planning. The Alton Park and Recreation Board is made up of the following Commissioners.

Board meetings are convened the 3rd Thursday of

Park and Recreation

Pavilion and Picnic Shelter Fees
The Alton Park Department provides various pavilions and picnic shelters for group and corporate outings, parties, receptions, classes, ect. Reservations are by permits only and must be arranged through the Alton Park and Recreation Department located at 1211 Henry Street Alton, IL 618.463.3580. There is a fee

• Shelter #2 (12 Tables)
• Shelter #4 (6 Tables)
• Shelter #5 (12 Tables)
• Shelter #6 (6 Tables)

Our most popular sites for
wedding vows
(available in 2 hour time slots)

Entrance to Gordon F. Moore Park

Recreation Registration Forms (Click on form to print)

• 2008 Grades 1-9 Baseball Softball Registration Form
• 2008 T-Ball Kindergarten Registration Form
• 2008 Soccer Registration Form
• 2007- 2008 Junior Basketball Grades 1  & 2 Registration Form
• 2007- 2008 Junior Basketball Grades 3, 4  & 5 Registration Form
• 2007- 2008 Junior Basketball Grades 6  & 7 Registration Form

Please mail the completed forms to:

Parks and Recreation Office, 1211 Henry Street, Alton , IL 62002  

Click here for Baseball Field Schedules...

A Message From the Executive Director
Department is responsible for overseeing 15 City Parks including over 1,400 acres of park space, 2 public golf courses, 14 ball fields, 19 soccer fields, and 14 tennis courts. We also host a multitude of special events each year. City employees and volunteers take great pride enriching the lives of each citizen through quality parks and programs.

Mike Drake Executive Director 618.463.3580	Niki Parker Office Manager