Emerick Sports Complex, Wood River IL

Location: 1001 N. 6th St., Wood River, IL 62095

Website: https://wrparks.org/parks/

Playground Ground Cover: Wood chips

This 8-acre complex is located on the North End of Sixth Street at Park Lane. The highlight for the children is the playground. This colorful addition has plenty to keep kids entertained for hours. This complex is the site of our Men’s Softball League and summer youth league games. This facility contains three lighted softball diamonds and one baseball diamond. There is a concession stand and a lake for fishing. The park is named after Leroy Emerick who spent 37 years as director of parks and rec. This playground was installed and dedicated in 2019.

The play structure is huge and features several slides, a rock wall, floating steps, a climbing net, a spinner, and monkey bars. 

Zipline

They have all the swings here, including a saucer swing, 2 expression swings, and 2 sling swings.

East End Park, Wood River IL

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

Website: http://www.woodriver.org/index.cfm?page=5032

Playground Ground Cover: Wood chips

This park is small and is adjacent to the City Garage on 14th Street.  It has a lighted ball field, playground, picnic tables, and shelter house with restrooms. There are 2 sling swings, 2 baby swings, a rock wall, a tunnel, a couple slides, and bars and poles.

 It is a real shame someone spray painted graffiti on it. 

 Pavilion

Restroom building