PARKS
Wood River provides seven major parks with over 300 acres of facilities.
Belk Park - 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, a ball field, children's playground equipment, shelters (which can be rented by visiting City Hall or calling 618-251-3100), woodland and open space. Belk Park has a clubhouse for rent with a nice sized multipurpose room and seating for 168. Contact Belk Park at 618-251-3116 for information.
Brushey Grove Park - This one-acre park is located at the corner of Linton and Miland, next to the old fire station. This park includes a shelter, picnic tables, a playground facility and basketball court. Contact the Round House at 618-251-3130 for information.
Central Park - (Round House/Aquatic Center) - A 5-acre park location on Wood River Avenue, adjacent to the High School, offers many activities which include: the Aquatic Center, bandstand, playground, gazebo, barbecue pits, flower garden and large activity center commonly referred to as the "Round House". Contact the Round House at 618-251-3130 for information.
East End Park - 13 acres and adjacent to the City Garage on 14th Street, East End Park provides a lighted ball diamond, playground apparatus, picnic tables, shelter house and a picnic shelter that measures 20' X 30'. Contact the Round House at 618-251-3130 for information.
Emerick Sports Complex - This 8-acre complex is located on the North End of Sixth Street at Park Lane. The highlight for the children is our Surf's Up Playground. This colorful addition has plenty to keep the young ones entertained for hours. This complex is the sight of our Men's Softball tournaments and our summer league games. This facility contains three lighted softball diamonds and one baseball diamond. There is a concession stand, a lake for fishing and a soccer field at the southeast corner of the park. Contact the Round House at 618-251-3130 for information.
West End Park - This 5.5-acre park can be found in the southwest part of town on Walcott Street. It has a lighted ball diamond (George Wallace Field), shelter facilities and playground equipment. Contact the Round House at 618-251-3130 for information.
Wood River Soccer & 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). Contact the Round House at 618-251-3130 for information.