ALTON DOG PARK
A 3-acre dog park located at Russell Commons Park is now open. We have 3 separate dog runs along with multiple obstacles and play stations.
Annual passes are available at the City Hall Treasurer’s Office and the Parks & Recreation Office at 2 Emma Kaus Ln. The Alton Marina will accept applications after 5 pm and on weekends/holidays when City offices are closed. Come by and check out the fun!
- Park opened: dawn-to-dusk
- Owners are legally responsible for their dogs and injuries or damage caused by them
- Dogs must have proof of booster and rabies vaccination and wear city tags
- Dogs must have proof that they are spayed or neutered
- Owners are responsible for picking up your dog’s feces (bag stations available)
- Dogs must remain on leash until inside fenced-in area
- No choke, pinch, shock, or spike collars allowed
- Dogs to be under reasonable voice control
- Limit two (2) dogs per person, must have two (2) adults for 3+ dogs
- At no time may dog owners leave their dog unsupervised
- Gates must be kept closed except when entering or exiting
- No children under the age of 16 allowed in fenced-in dog run area. Children 16 to 17 are permitted only when accompanied by a person 18 or older. No person under the age of 18 may be handling dogs at any time.
- No climbing on or over the fence
- No smoking or tobacco use inside fenced-in area
- The following are not allowed in or outside of the fenced area:
- Dogs that are not altered (spayed/neutered)
- Aggressive dogs
- Dogs that are ill or injured
- Animals other than dogs
- Dogs that are ill or injured
- Animals other than dogs
- Dogs under 4 months of age
- Food, treats, rawhide, or glass
- Alcohol
- Bikes, scooters, or other motorized devices
Contact Us
MICHAEL HAYNES
Director of Parks and Recreation
E: mhaynes@cityofaltonil.gov
LYNDSEY YOUNGER
Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation
E: lyounger@cityofaltonil.gov
PATTI FLANIGAN
Secretary
E: pflanigan@cityofaltonil.gov
PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE
2 Emma Kaus Lane
Alton, IL 62002
P: 618.463.3580
FAX: 618.463.3567
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday
8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
MAINTENANCE
P: 618.463.3585
RAINOUT HOTLINE
P: 618-463-3584