Central Park, Wood River, IL

Location: 633 N. Wood River Ave., Wood River, IL 62095

Website: https://woodriver.org/government/services/parks-recreation/public-parks/

Playground Ground Cover: Poured rubber and astroturf

This park has a bandshell, playground, and large activity center commonly referred to as the “Round House.”  This playground is very big with a 2 story play structure best suited for older kids. There is also some cool ninja equipment here on Astroturf. 

The playground has ramps, slides, interactive boards, floating steps, a steering wheel, and drums. 

Ninja course

There are 4 baby swings and 4 sling swings

Belk Park, Wood River, IL

Location: 880 Belk Park Rd., Wood River, IL 62095

Website: https://woodriver.org/government/services/parks-recreation/public-parks/

Playground Ground Cover: Wood chips

In addition to the 18-hole golf course, present facilities include a Clubhouse with a banquet room and pro shop, a 1-mile paved walking path, a lake with fishing, picnic areas, a ball field, children’s play areas, shelters, woodland, and open space. This is a huge park, 234 acres total. 

Restroom building

There are 3 playgrounds in the park, this is the first one near the entrance. It has slides, a rock wall, a gear board, a bridge, floating steps, drums, a pretend window, and various bars and poles. 

There are 3 sling swings and 1 baby swing

The lake is stocked with catfish, bluegill, bass, and sunfish. 

West End Park, Wood River

Location: 600 Walcott St., Wood River, IL 62095

Website: https://woodriver.org/government/services/parks-recreation/public-parks/

Playground Ground Cover: Wood chips

This is a small play structure that has a rock wall, 2 slides, a pretend window, a rolling log, a steering wheel, and some monkey bars. There are 2 sling swings and 2 baby swings.  

Covered pavilion