Alton Parks and Recreation

10/08/2026

ONLY 3️⃣ DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER!

GRAB YOUR TEAM AND BECOME THE FIRST ALTON FALL BALL CLASSIC CHAMPION! 🥎

Register your team now! https://teamsideline.com/sites/altonil/home

Who’s taking home the championship trophy (and the cash prize)?💰🏆

Sign up now for the Alton Parks and Recreation Inaugural Fall Ball Classic Recreation Softball Tournament at Gordon Moore Park on Saturday, October 17!

Tournament Information:
• $300 per team (3-game guarantee, 3 HR limit)
• Co-ed: 7 guys / 3 girls
• $10 Home Run Bands available
• Softballs provided & concessions available

Lock in your team NOW! Register online at https://teamsideline.com/sites/altonil/home or visit us in person at 2 Emma Kaus Lane, Alton, IL.

10/07/2026

⏰ The clock is ticking! Don't miss out on the Alton Fall Ball Classic on October 17! 🥎

Grab your team and register TODAY!

Registration ends on Sunday, October 11. https://teamsideline.com/sites/altonil/home

10/02/2026

🚨 PLEASE SHARE 🚨

The City of Alton Parks & Recreation Department is asking for the community’s help regarding a missing sign from an equipment shed at Gordon Moore Park.

The Godfrey Timberwolves use this diamond as their home field and have put a tremendous amount of time, effort, and resources into improving the field and adding new amenities for their players, families, and fans. The missing sign was donated by Schwartzkopf Printing last year and has become a special part of their home-field identity.

The sign was last known to be in place sometime between Sunday, September 27, and Thursday, October 1.

If you have any information about the sign or may have seen it at Gordon Moore Park during this timeframe, please reach out to the Godfrey Timberwolves or the Alton Parks & Recreation Department.

We know how much our local youth sports organizations invest in our parks and facilities, and we appreciate the Timberwolves’ continued efforts to improve their home field and provide quality opportunities for area youth.

Please help us share this post and keep an eye out for the missing sign. ⚾️🥎

Thank you for helping us take care of Gordon Moore Park and the facilities our community uses and enjoys!

10/02/2026

Free training PLUS a full season of basketball? Sign us up! 🏀

Get your young athletes ready for the court with the Alton Parks & Recreation!

🏀 FREE Basketball Clinic | Oct 18, 2–3 PM @ Killion Park (2nd–8th Grade)

🏆 2027 Basketball League | Starts January 2027 (2nd–5th Grade)

Don't wait until spots fill up! Grab your friends, form a team, and secure your place in the clinic and register for the winter league today! https://teamsideline.com/sites/altonil/home

10/01/2026

Prep for the holidays early and register for our holiday programs NOW! 🎄⛄

✨ Christmas Workshop (Dec 12 @ Gordon Moore Park): Cookie decorating, gingerbread playhouses, and storytime with Santa!

🏆 Gingerbread Contest (Register by Nov 30): Build your best creation and win awards presented by the Mayor!

Lock in your spot and regiser here ➡https://teamsideline.com/sites/altonil/home

09/30/2026

Who’s taking home the championship trophy (and the cash prize)?💰🏆

Sign up now for the Alton Parks and Recreation Inaugural Fall Ball Classic Recreation Softball Tournament at Gordon Moore Park on Saturday, October 17!

Tournament Information:
• $300 per team (3-game guarantee, 3 HR limit)
• Co-ed: 7 guys / 3 girls
• $10 Home Run Bands available
• Softballs provided & concessions available

Lock in your team NOW! Register online at https://teamsideline.com/sites/altonil/home or visit us in person at 2 Emma Kaus Lane, Alton, IL.

09/29/2026

Believe it or not, the holidays are right around the corner and Alton Parks and Recreation has the festivities planned for you!

🎄Christmas Workshop- December 12
Cookie decorating, gingerbread playhouse & Storytime with Santa!

🍬Gingerbread Contest- Register by November 30
Categories include: Adults, Teens, Kids, Individuals & Groups!

Don't miss out on the holiday fun and register today! https://teamsideline.com/sites/altonil/home

09/29/2026

🎉 UNITY DAY IS BACK! 🎉

WRESTLE is bringing the community together for a FREE family event filled with fun, food, games, and good vibes! 💕🖤

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 4 PM–7 PM
📍 James Killion Park

Bring the kids out for an evening of:
🎨 Face Painting
🎈 Balloon Man
🐴 Pony Rides
🎮 Games & Prizes
💃 Dance Contest
🌭 FREE meal — nachos & a drink or hot dog, chips & a drink!

And yes… it’s ALL FREE! 🙌🏾 We will begin registration at 4 p.m SHARP! Kids
MUST be registered by an adult!

Come out, have some fun, make memories, and help us continue bringing unity to the community!

💗 Safe Kids. Stronger Communities.
Everyone is welcome!

🎉 UNITY DAY IS BACK! 🎉

WRESTLE is bringing the community together for a FREE family event filled with fun, food, games, and good vibes! 💕🖤

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 4 PM–7 PM
📍 James Killion Park

Bring the kids out for an evening of:
🎨 Face Painting
🎈 Balloon Man
🐴 Pony Rides
🎮 Games & Prizes
💃 Dance Contest
🌭 FREE meal — nachos & a drink or hot dog, chips & a drink!

And yes… it’s ALL FREE! 🙌🏾 We will begin registration at 4 p.m SHARP! Kids MUST be registered by an adult!

Come out, have some fun, make memories, and help us continue bringing unity to the community!

💗 Safe Kids. Stronger Communities.
Everyone is welcome!



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09/23/2026

Interested in your business or orginzation participating in our trunk or treat? Use the link in the original post and register now! 🍭👻

🎃👻 ALTON, GET READY FOR TRUNK OR TREAT! 🍬🚗

Metro East ESC is excited to partner with Alton Parks & Recreation to bring a fun, family-friendly Community Trunk or Treat to Alton! 🧡

We’re bringing together local businesses, nonprofits, community organizations and other community partners for an afternoon of Halloween fun, decorated trunks, costumes, candy, and community!

🍬 FOR FAMILIES & COMMUNITY MEMBERS:
Grab your costumes, bring the kids, and come trick-or-treat your way through a lineup of creatively decorated trunks from organizations throughout our community! This event is all about providing a fun and welcoming opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate Halloween.

🏆 VOTE FOR THE BEST TRUNK!
Everyone attending will have the chance to vote for their favorite decorated trunk! The winning organization will receive a Best Trunk Certificate, community prize bag, and Halloween bragging rights! 👻🏆

🚗 LOCAL BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS — WE WANT YOU!
Want to join the fun by decorating a trunk and handing out candy? We’re looking for organizations from all across the Alton community to participate!

To help us include as many different community partners as possible, we want participation to one trunk per agency, organization, or business—but you’re welcome to have multiple staff members or volunteers participate at your trunk!

✨ Get creative.
🎃 Pick a theme.
🍬 Bring the treats.
👻 Dress up.
🏆 And compete for Best Trunk!

REGISTER YOUR ORGANIZATION’S TRUNK HERE:
https://tools.signupgenius.com/c/trunk-or-treat-registration-58589

📣 Help us spread the word! Tag a local business, organization, nonprofit, community group, or agency that you would LOVE to see decorate a trunk!

We can’t wait to see Alton come together for an afternoon of Halloween fun and community connection! 🎃🧡👻

09/22/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

There is a peaceful garden tucked away inside Gordon F. Moore Park!

The Oriental Garden features a bridge crossing over a pond filled with colorful koi, a relaxing waterfall, a pagoda and beautiful landscaping.

The garden is also part of a quarter-mile trail that winds around a 13-acre lake and past trickling streams.

Alton Parks and Recreation recently expanded that walking trail to extend the route you can take!

Next time you're at Gordon F. Moore Park, take a walk through the Oriental Garden and enjoy one of Alton's hidden gems.