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Gordon Moore Park

4550 College Avenue, Alton, IL 62002

Sports Fields & Stadiums

Located on the east side of Alton, the 702-acre Gordon Moore Park has been host to a variety of collegiate and other amateur sporting events.

There are a total of 10 youth / softball diamonds that includes two lit baseball fields along with a third, Lloyd Hopkins Field, the home of the Alton River Dragons, Alton’s Prospect League baseball team. Five of the seven softball diamonds include lights.

Two synthetic multi-purpose fields with lights recently opened increasing the number of fields to 10 for sports like soccer, football, lacrosse, rugby, and others.

The park is also home to the Raymond Simpson Tennis Center, a 9-hole 5,985 foot disc golf course, and Spencer T. Olin Golf Course.

What's happening nearby...

Mississippi River Festival

Alton Amphitheater •  Jun 27 – Jun 28 @ 6PM

The Mississippi River Festival brings tunes back to the Alton Amphitheater for its 2nd year along the Mighty Mississippi June 27 & 28, 2025!

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Alton Midwest Nationals F1 Powerboat Race

Alton Riverfront Park •  Jul 18 – Jul 20 @ 2PM

Alton, get ready! The F1 Powerboat Championship is making waves once again as the 2nd Annual Alton Midwest Nationals returns to Riverfront Park July 18 -…

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