MADISON COUNTY KIDS
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Play

Tri-Township Park (Troy)
Has a large pond with fish, ducks, and swans.  It also has 4 playgrounds younger kids will enjoy the toddler sized playground on the south side of the lake while older kids may prefer the playground north of the lake or next to the skate park.  Also has fishing, a pedestrian bridge, shaded benches, covered picnic areas, BBQ grills, paved stroller friendly walking trails, baseball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, sand volleyball, a gaga ball area, frisbee golf, a remote control car park, restrooms, and a skate park.  There is a small petting zoo near the playground. 

Tri-Township Park Activity Center (Troy)
Has Open Skate, Birthday Party Rentals, and more.

Realms of Gaming (Troy)
Buy, Sell, and Trade Board games, Collectible Card Games, Miniatures, Tabletop RP Games and More.  Specializes in Magic singles. Offers organized play.

TRI TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
  • Monthly Virtual Kindermusik Story time 
  • Storytime at Tri-Township Park
  • Used book sales 9am-1pm on first Friday and third Saturday in the library community room.
  • Search the library on Wednesdays to find something hidden and get a prize.
Online Resources: 
  • Hoopla
  • Cloud Library
  • Kanopy
  • Beanstack
Other Perks: 
  • 3D Printer
  • Notary Service: Available most weekdays during library hours for a $1.00 fee. Call ahead.
  • Fax Service - Send and receive faxes for 50 cents a page within the U.S. Additional for outside the U.S.
An annual non-resident card may be purchased for $101.00 and used by the entire household.

lessons & teams

Baseball, Softball, and T-Ball (Troy)
Teams for Pre-K-High School.

Mini Camps (Troy)
July 6th-9th:Tee Ball ages 4-6, Bball & Softball Grade 1-3, July 13th-6th: Tee Ball ages 4-6, Bball & Softball Grade 4-6 $22  
Camps are in the evenings during the week.  View Flyer

Little Knights Basketball (Troy)
A developmental basketball program open to Boys and Girls enrolled in grades 2-6 in the Triad School District.

Energy FC (Troy)
Improve technical ability, knowledge, physical capabilities, and psychological awareness through training and game conditions.  Staff provide instruction, encouragement, challenge, and praise. Players will be taught the importance of being a good sport.

Southern Illinois Revolution Soccer Club (Various)
Focus on enjoyment of playing soccer, hard work, and a fun environment for competition and creativity.

Twin Bridges Lightning Hockey (Troy)

Tri Township Park District
  • Soccer
  • Baseball
  • Softball
  • T-ball
  • Football
  • Tennis
  • Sand Volleyball
  • Indoor Pickleball
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Titan Cheer (Troy)
Learn correct motions, jumps, formations, pyramids, cheers, a half-time dance, and a full routine.  Each squad follows 1 team.  Seasons consists of 9 regular games with possible play-off games on a Saturday or Sunday.  $130.00-$170.00

Titans Football (Troy)
Team practices are scheduled by head coach at Titans Field. Practices are generally held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings.  Tri-County will issue a game schedule that begins in mid to late August. Teams will play one game per week on Saturday or Sunday, with the exception of 12U (7th grade) who plays some during the week.

Taking care of dogs

A Cut Above Pet Salon (Troy)
Specialize in scissor trims, nail polish, dremel pedicures, de-shed treatments, and special programs for bath, brushes, and maintenance.

Canine Country Inn (Troy)
Located on a 50 acre farm. Kennels are 4x8. Dogs have several walks and a lot of play time throughout the day.  Small dogs $15/day.  Large dogs $20/day.  Xlarge dogs $25/day.  

Tri-Township Park (Troy)
Has a large pond with fish, ducks, and swans, 4 playgrounds, fishing, a pedestrian bridge, shaded benches, covered picnic areas, BBQ grills, paved stroller friendly walking trails, baseball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, sand volleyball, a gaga ball area, frisbee golf, a remote control car park, restrooms, and a skate park.  Pet friendly.

help or get help

Partners 4 Pets (St. Jocob/Troy)
Saturdays from 11-3 scheduled curbside adoptions.
Accepts donations of Purina One dry food products for both cats & dogs.  Donors can leave food at the front door of the shelter. 

Spencer Pet Rescue (Troy)
Dedicated to placing homeless dogs and cats into permanent, loving, and responsible homes.

Equipping the Called (Troy)
Provide clothing, undies/diapers, and toiletries for children through foster parents, those in Safe Families, children identified by law enforcement, school administrators, medical staff or clergy in Southern Illinois.  Volunteers can sort clothes, act as a personal shopper, prepare items for pick-up, and do light housekeeping.

​Bags to Mats (Troy)
Take plastic bags and make them into mats for the homeless. Meets on Tuesdays @ 5–8pm at the Troy Public Library.

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  • Home
    • About
    • Contact
    • Calendar
  • Learn
    • Lessons, Classes, and Teams
    • Community Programs >
      • Open Minds
    • Libraries
    • Online Resources
  • Play
    • Parks
    • Water
    • Inside
    • Celebrations
    • Dog Friendly
    • Travel >
      • Branson, MO
      • Ste. Genevieve, MO
      • Grafton, IL
      • Galena, IL
      • Kansas City, MO
  • Help
    • Give
  • Shop
    • Dine >
      • Restaurants
      • Desserts
      • Hot and Cold Drinks
      • Catering
    • For Kids
    • Veterans
    • Made Locally
    • Locally Owned
    • Experiences
    • Services
  • Seasonal
    • Camp >
      • Preschool Camps
      • Elementary & Middle school Camps
      • Middle & High School Camps
    • Easter
    • Winter
  • Local
    • Collinsville
    • Edwardsville
    • Troy
    • Granite City
    • Alton, East Alton, & Godfrey