A bedroom community adjacent to St. Louis Regional Airport has made Bethalto a prime consideration for families wanting private airplane facilities. A new 255 corridor has provided easy and quick access to all St. Louis communities and amenities while offering the ambience of small town living. A newer high school has received high marks for educational achievements and provides a variety of after-school activities and interests. Wood River, Moro, East Alton, Roxana and Rosewood Heights are surrounding communities that compliment a variety of home styles with additional residential offerings. Wood River and Roxana have community complexes with swimming pools, lighted tennis courts, soccer, softball, and baseball facilities. The Wood River pool has a newer water park facility located next to the Senior High School and offers teens various social activities. Families have found this area to serve all age levels a variety of interests and activities throughout the year.