Pavilion Permits, Picnic Groves & Band Trailer Rental

All City of Allentown parks, picnic groves, fields and pavilions are available on a first come, first serve basis. However, reservations are strongly encouraged. Reserving the park, picnic grove, field, or pavilion ensures that you are the sole occupant of that facility for the date and time that you request.

City of Allentown sponsored and/or organized programs will be given priority on all reservations. Priority for field rental will be granted to leagues, organizations, clubs and groups with 60% of the participants residing or working within city limits.

If two groups are equal in the above, the group with the longest consecutive use would be given time equal to that of the previously scheduled year. Weekday and weekend use will be divided equally between the groups.

If weather conditions at the park prohibit use of the facility, you must notify the Department of Parks and Recreation office by phone no later than 4:30 PM on the first business day after the reservation day. We will attempt to reschedule your group at no additional charge during the current season, pending availability. No refund or credit will be provided.

Any cancellation or schedule change less than seven calendar days prior to the reserved time will not be eligible for a refund, credit or transfer.

For additional information contact Allentown's Department of Parks and Recreation at 610.437.7750.

Permit Procedures

Step 1: Contact the City of Allentown Recreation Bureau at least two (2) months in advance to make sure your requested field, court or park is available for your desired date.

Step 2: Request, complete and submit an application to the
Recreation Bureau. ($1 million of public liability insurance may be required, for field, special event and band trailer permits).

Step 3: You will then either be approved and invoiced, or denied for the use of your requested field, court or park.

Did you know?

Metal Detector Permit

You must obtain a Metal Detector Permit from the Parks Bureau in order to pursue the hobby in City parks.

Shade Tree Permits

A permit is required before pruning, planting, removing, chemical spraying, fertilizing,construction excavation, and temporary lighting. Call the Parks Bureau to obtain your Shade Tree Permit 610-437-7628.

Hamilton Street Permits

If any activities are in the right-of-way of the Hamilton Street, you must obtain a Hamilton Street Permit from the Engineering Department 610-437-7576.

Block Parties

To have a block party, contact the Allentown Police Department at 610-437-7710. Block party applications may be picked up in the City Hall lobby or at any City Fire Station.

Pavilion Permits

Residents: $60
Non-residents: $110

Proof of residency required for permit

The following pavilions are available for daily reservation from dawn to dusk.

[Pavilions are not equipped with electrical outlets]:

Pavilion

Capacity (people)
Grills

Rose Garden #1 60 1 Double

Rose Garden #2 100 1 Double,
2 Singles

Rose Garden #3 25 2 Singles

Buck Boyle 100 0

East Side Reservoir 40 1 Single

South Mountain 75 3 Single

Canal Park 70 2 Single

Keck Park 40 0

Percy Ruhe 30 0

Walden Terrace 25 0

Trout Hatchery 16 0

Cedar Beach & Playground Pavilions opening July 2nd.

Picnic Groves (No Pavillions)

Residents: $60
Non-residents: $100

The following Picnic Groves are available for daily rental:

Picnic Grove
Capacity
Grills

Jordan Park 80 people 3 Single

Union Terrace 40 people 1 Single

Cedar Beach Area A 140 2 Double

Band Trailer Rental

Fee includes set-up, removal, 40 chairs,
sound system, and lights.

One day within City of Allentown
$605.00

One day outside of City of Allentown
$655.00 Additional day of rental: $ 75.00

You must have $1,000,000 of public liability insurance to obtain
a permit to rent the band trailer.

Weddings in the Rose Garden

There are no reservations for the Rose Gardens. All weddings and photography are on a first-come basis. If you arrive and there is another party being married, or photographed, please wait for them to conclude their ceremony before beginning yours.