Brighton: Parks & Recreation
Brighton has 5 recreation areas on file.
- 21.7 recreation sites per 10K residents (vs Illinois 4.7/10K).
Parks & Trails
Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 21.7 per 10K residents.
Nearby Nps (2)
Recreation Areas (5)
National Great Rivers Museum
Gateway Arch Visitor Center
Old Courthouse
St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site Visitor Center
| Mobile Home Parks Detail · County total | 1 |
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Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Sports & Activities
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | VADALABENE CENTER |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 19.0 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Nearby (4)
Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park
James J Eagan Center
White Birch Bay Aquatic Center
Museum of Western Jesuit Missions
Attractions (15)
Alton Museum of History and Art
Bethalto Historical Museum
Jerseyville County Historical Society
National Great Rivers Museum
Wood River Museum and Visitor Center
Wood River Refinery History Museum
Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park
Illinois Coal Museum
MACOUPIN COUNTY COAL MINING
Madison County Historical Museum
Route 66 Museum and Interpretative Center
1820 Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House
Edwardsville Children's Museum
Macoupin County Historical Society Museum
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 54.50 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 41.00 |
| Climate · Station Name | JERSEYVILLE 2 SW |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 11.6 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 657 |
| Elevation · Meters | 200 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Nearby Visitor Centers (3)
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 54 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 623 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | Florissant Golf Club |
| Nearest Golf · Distance | 18.6 mi |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf courses 2026 · Refreshed 2026-04-12