Parks
Belk Park
880 Belk Park Rd, Wood River, IL
234-acres is our largest park located on Rock Hill Road at the eastern edge of the city. In addition to the 18-Hole Championship Golf Course, the present facilities include a lake with fishing, picnic areas, an open field, 3 children’s playground equipment, 4 shelters (which can be rented by visiting the Round House), woodland, open space and a walking path. Belk Park has a clubhouse for rent with a nice-sized multipurpose room and seating for 140. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk.
Brushy Grove Park
312 Linton St, Wood River, IL
This one-acre park is located at the corner of Linton and Miland, next to the old fire station. This park includes a playground facility and basketball court. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk.
Central Park
633 North Wood River Ave, Wood River, IL
A five-acre park located on Wood River Avenue, adjacent to the High School, offers many activities which includes a bandstand, playground, gazebo, barbecue pits, Veteran’s Memorial and large activity center commonly referred to as the “Round House”. 633 N Wood River Ave. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk. The Round House is open to the public during business hours. The Round House also houses the offices of the Recreation Department. Their business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00-12:00 & 1:00-5:00.
East End Park
14th St, Wood River, IL
13 acres and adjacent to the City Garage on 14th Street, East End Park playground apparatus, basketball court, picnic tables, shelter house and a picnic shelter that measures 20´ x 30´. #3 14th St. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk.
Emerick Sports Complex
1001 N 6th St, Wood River, IL
This 8-acre complex is located on the North End of Sixth Street at Park Lane. The highlight for the children is our new playground. This colorful addition has plenty to keep the young ones entertained for hours. This complex is the sight of our Men’s Softball League and our summer youth league games. This facility contains three lighted softball diamonds and one baseball diamond. There is a concession stand and a lake for fishing. 1001 N 6th St. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk.
West End Park
600 Walcott St, Wood River, IL
This 5.5-acre park can be found in the southwest part of town on Walcott St. It has a lighted ball diamond (George Wallace Field), shelter facilities, basketball hoop and playground equipment. 600 Walcott St. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk.
Wood River Soccer & Skate Park
2551 Rockhill Rd, Wood River, IL
43 acres that contain two lighted regulation soccer fields, one unlighted practice soccer field, a walking path, playground apparatus, skateboard park, ample parking, a concession stand, stadium bleachers to view the playing fields, and a picnic shelter. 2551 Rockhill Road. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk.