Alton Advances Agreement For Godfrey Timberwolves To Use Gordon Moore Baseball Diamond

City of Alton - Committee of the Whole Meeting

ALTON – The Godfrey Timberwolves are one step closer to having a new place to play and practice.

At Monday’s meeting, Alton Committee of the Whole members unanimously approved a five-year agreement between Parks and Recreation Director Lyndsey Younger and the Godfrey Timberwolves Baseball Organization for the use of Diamond #8 at Gordon Moore Park.

Nick Pichee with the Godfrey Timberwolves shared more about the organization and their intentions to revitalize Gordon Moore with new equipment and new energy. Pichee said the Timberwolves are “committed to 160 practices and games out at the field this summer, so it’s going to be a busy time out there.”

“We recognized that that space was kind of being underutilized out there at Gordon Moore,” Pichee said. “We want to be a part of bringing people back out to the park and revitalizing that.”

Under the terms of the agreement, the Godfrey Timberwolves “will have priority scheduling” to use Diamond #8, but are not guaranteed use of the diamond on all requested dates. The group is to coordinate with the Alton Parks and Recreation Director to allow for shared use by other teams and organizations.

The agreement also calls for a series of proposed improvements at the site, which the Timberwolves would be responsible for funding the installation and maintenance of. These improvements include a new bullpen, batting cage, flag pole, and scoreboard.

The Timberwolves have steadily grown since the organization’s founding in 2023 from one team of 10 athletes to a current six teams with nearly 70 athletes. Pichee said next year, they may expand even further with two new softball and baseball teams for a total of 10 teams and about 120 athletes.

In addition to being an outdoor recreational outlet for area youth, Pichee emphasized the “Christian-based” group’s focus on teaching children to be productive contributors to their community. He also challenges team members to get involved in local philanthropy efforts, from helping disabled athletes play baseball to raising funds for children’s cancer research and other worthwhile causes.

Aldermen unanimously approved the agreement with one slight amendment. Alderwoman Patricia Ford moved to strike certain language stating the city would cover the cost of a new scoreboard upfront with the understanding the Godfrey Timberwolves would reimburse the city in full. Her motion was also approved unanimously.

The item now goes to the City Council for final approval this Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. If fully approved by the City Council, the Timberwolves will have priority scheduling at Diamond #8 for the next five years until 2031.

A full recording of the Feb. 9, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting is available at the top of this story or on Riverbender.com/video.

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