Great River & Routes, IL Sports Facilities
Create exciting memories where majestic rivers and roads meetIntroduction
GREAT RIVERS AND ROUTES, ILLINOIS
Two of America’s most iconic roads meet at the confluence of three of the country’s amazing rivers, providing an amazing backdrop to the Great Rivers and Routes region of southwest Illinois, located just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis. Here you can find numerous outdoor attractions for adventure-seekers of all ages who can experience the region’s scenic beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities.
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Great Rivers & Routes, Illinois Facility Spotlight
PLUMMER FAMILY PARK (EDWARDSVILLE)
Sports Covered: Baseball, Softball, Pickleball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Football
This 83-acre, tournament-quality facility features four lighted, full synthetic turf baseball/softball fields, 12 pickleball courts with lights and sun shades, and six multisport fields that are perfect for lacrosse, soccer, football, spike ball, ultimate frisbee, and more. The park also features a playground, concession stand, and paved walking trails.
Opening in the spring of 2025 will be a new expansion to the park which includes 4 large additional baseball/softball fields with lights, 2 of which will have 60/90’ dimensions from the mound for flexibility of age ranges, 13 more pickleball courts, the addition of 6 new beach volleyball courts, and parking for over 1400 visitors.
GORDON MOORE PARK (ALTON)
Sports Covered: Tennis, Golf, Softball, Football, Baseball, Softball
There is something for everyone at this 704-acre park, which is home to eight tennis courts, 10 ball diamonds, a 27-hole golf course, six picnic areas, six play areas, 19 soccer/football fields, and a kids’ interactive fountain. Lloyd Hopkins Field is home to the Prospect League baseball franchise, the Alton River Dragons.
GATEWAY CONVENTION CENTER (COLLINSVILLE)
Sports Covered: Meetings, Dance, Cheer, eSports, Wrestling
Conveniently located within 10 minutes of Downtown St. Louis and adjacent to major interstates, this highly accessible and versatile facility is perfect for gatherings both large and small with 23 meeting rooms. Featuring 105,000 gross total square feet, this multi-purpose convention center boasts outstanding services.
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE (EDWARDSVILLE)
Sports Covered: Tennis, Cross-Country, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus is home to an array of venues, including synthetic turf and grass playing fields, a six-court outdoor tennis facility, the SIUE Cross County Course which can host 5K-10K races, Cougar Field (softball), Simmons Baseball Complex and Morris University Center (conferences, banquets). The Vadalabene Center features an indoor hardwood surface and a seating capacity over 4,000 and hosts basketball, volleyball and wrestling. Ralph Korte Stadium seats 3,000 and features a turf soccer field and an eight-lane track.
PRINCIPIA COLLEGE (ELSAH)
Sports Covered: Track, Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming
Principia College offers numerous pristine athletic facilities including the Coach Crafton Athletic Center (indoor track and field, basketball, volleyball), the Natatorium (swimming), Hay Field House (basketball, volleyball), the Indoor Tennis Center, which also has six outdoor courts, Clark Field (football, rugby, outdoor track and field), and Cheatham Stadium (baseball).
GLAZEBROOK COMMUNITY PARK (GODFREY)
Sports Covered: Soccer, Baseball, Softball
Glazebrook Community Park has four lighted youth baseball fields, three lighted youth softball fields, and four lighted youth soccer fields. The concession stand is open during games in May, June, July, August, September and October.