Riverfront Park
1 Riverfront Dr, Alton, IL 62002
Bird & Eagle Watching
Alton's gorgeous Riverfront Park is the perfect staging area for your next race or fishing tournament.
Open all year, Riverfront Park is home to the 4,000 seat Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater that hosts live concerts and performances, festivals, fairs, outdoor movie events, and more.
Riverfront Park is walking distance from downtown Alton restaurants and shopping by crossing a footbridge over Landmarks Boulevard.
The Alton Bike Trail through Riverfront Park connects to the Madison County Transit Trail System including one that traverses the Great River Road and another that leads to Granite City and the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge.
The park includes a summer splash pad for kids and the Alton Marina, a docking location for passing riverboat cruises and the home of the Alton Catfish Classic.
Participants and fans can try their luck just a few hundred feet away at Argosy Casino Alton featuring over 1,000 slots, table games, and sportsbook.
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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Alton Rock the Hops
Downtown Alton • Aug 09 @ 2PM
Get ready to rock out in Downtown Alton for Rock the Hops 2025, where music, art, and craft beer collide for an electrifying celebration of creative…
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