Wilson Park Granite City Fireworks

Wilson park aquatic center.

Wilson park granite city fireworks.

Add an article add an event edit wilson park aquatic center. Wilson park is located in granite city ill. It has a lighted softball field and more than five more. A bond issue of 135 000 was passed later in 1921 and wilson park was developed and opened to the public on june 1 1923.

Movies will run on given fridays in the summer. I took advantage of the shady. Starlifter the united states air force band goes on at 8 p m. The annual event kicks off with contemporary christian artist josh wilson taking stage at 7 p m.

The granite city park district celebration with free admission includes carnival rides concerts carriage rides food and entertainment. It also has a garden and a shop. Wilson park has various picnic shelters and the park rents its facilities for picnics family gatherings and other get togethers. The park operates under the granite city park district.

The granite city park district came into existence as a result of a special election held on february 19 1921. With 13 beautiful parks encompassing over 175 acres of ground and several gorgeous state parks in the surrounding area there is a lot to love for outdoor enthusiasts in granite city. The wilson park pool featuring a water slide and wading pool is enjoyed by 1 000 s every year. Please call before attending any community events.

A paved 1 4 mile trail around the park is great for walking and biking two playgrounds for the kids baseball fields tennis courts basketball court picnic shelters and restrooms. Pool season 2010 saturday may 29 2010 wednesday august 11 2010. Please call the main office for the specific dates. Granite city il 62040.

Granite city park district 2900 benton st granite city il 62040 rated 4 4 based on 34 reviews the park is beautiful. Movies are shown in the outfield of sykes field and are free to the public. The largest park in the district wilson park comprises some 74 acres and a wide variety of recreational activities. An additional 18 acres was added to wilson park in 1926.

Our newly renovated ice rink is home to the granite city high school warrior hockey team dozens of youth teams and an excellent learn to skate and figure skating program. The first taxes collected in 1921 were just over 5 000. Wilson park is a nice sized park offering a lot for the community.