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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...

Alton Pride Festival 2026

Belle Street  •  Sep 12 @ 11AM

Celebrate the 5th Annual Alton Pride Festival with live music, dazzling drag performances, local vendors, family-friendly activities, delicious food, and a day full of love, kindness,…

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Mississippi Earthtones Festival

Alton Amphitheater •  Sep 19 @ 12noon

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Mississippi Earthtones Festival, rooted in rhythm! Enjoy live music, interactive art, 100+ educational booths, local food and family fun along…

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Vintage Voices Tours 2026

Alton City Cemetery  •  Oct 03 @ 12noon

Step back in time at the 25th season of Vintage Voices! Stroll through Alton City Cemetery on a guided tour and meet costumed actors portraying notable…

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