Public Recreation

Public Recreation

Belk Park Clubhouse The Park & Recreation Department has created a reference guide for information regarding Belk Park Golf Course, the Aquatic Center and approximately 50 different programs and activities for youth, teens, adults and senior citizens. The Park & Recreation Department hopes this guide will help inform residents of the fees, availability and registration information of the various programs. A free guide is available at the Roundhouse located at 633 North Wood River Avenue or by calling the Park and Recreation Department at (618) 251-3130 to receive one by mail.

Park Amenities

	Belk Park	Wood River Soccer & Skate Park	Brushey Grove Park	Central Park	East End Park	Emerick Sports Complex	West End Park	High School Athletic Fields

Location	Belk Park Road	Old St. Louis Rd	Linton and Midland	Wood River Ave	14th St	6th St and Park Lane	Anna and Walcott	Wood River Avenue

BBQ Grills	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No

Basketball	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes

Concessions	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No

Water	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Fishing	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No

Fitness Trail	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No

Parking	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Picnic Area	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

Playground	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

Restrooms	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

Shelters	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No

Soccer	No	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No	No

Softball	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

Telephone	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	No	No	Yes

Tennis	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes

Park Descriptions

Belk Park - Rock Hill Road at eastern edge of City. In addition to the 18-hole golf course, present facilities include a beautiful new Clubhouse with banquet room and pro shop, a lake with fishing, picnic areas, ball field, children's play areas, shelters, woodland and open space - 234 acres.

Brushey Grove Park - Vest-pocket type at Linton and Miland. Playground facilities - 1 acres.

Central Park - Wood River Avenue adjacent to the high school. Aquatic center, water slide, bath house, bandshell, playground and large activity center commonly referred to as the "Round House" - 5 acres.

East End Park - Adjacent to the City Garage on 14th Street. Provides lighted ball field, playground apparatus, picnic tables, and shelter house - 13.1 acres.

Emerick's Sport Complex - 6th Street at Park Lane. This facility contains lighted ball diamonds and playground apparatus - 7.8 acres.

West End Park - Anna at Walcott. Lighted ball diamond, shelter facilities, and playground equipment - 5.5 acres.

Wood River Soccer and Skate Park - 43-acres that contain two lighted regulation soccer fields, one unlighted practice soccer field, a walking path, skateboard park, ample parking, a concession stand and stadium bleachers to view the playing fields. The Skate Park is open from dawn to dusk (weather permitting).

The City of Wood River, Illinois
111 North Wood River Avenue
Wood River, Illinois 62095
(618) 251-3100

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