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Department of Parks & Recreation

Mission Statement

To enhance the quality of life in our city by providing and maintaining quality parks, trails and green space and by offering enriching recreational activities and facilities for people of all ages and abilities

  • Jordan Creek Greenway Trail is Officially Open
    Jordan Creek Greenway Trail is Officially Open

    The City of Allentown today celebrated the official ribbon cutting of Jordan Creek Greenway, the newest addition to the City’s trail system. The Jordan Creek Greenway is a 1.7-mile paved mult...

  • Winter Volleyball League Registration Open
    Winter Volleyball League Registration Open

    The City of Allentown's 2022-2023 Winter Volleyball League registration is now open through November for both men and women in four divisions:   Monday: Men’s A, BB Tuesday...

  • Winter Youth Basketball League
    Winter Youth Basketball League

    The City of Allentown's 2022-2023 Youth Basketball League registration is now open through November 29 for both boys and girls in four age divisions: Minor (9-10yr old) Cadet (11-12yr o...

  • 2022 Movies in the Park Schedule
    2022 Movies in the Park Schedule

    The City of Allentown's “Movies in the Park” series returns with four events this year coming to various locations across the City. “Spider-Man: No Way Home” on Friday, ...

  • Juneteenth Celebration
    Juneteenth Celebration

    The City of Allentown will host a Juneteenth celebration on Sunday, June 19 from 10am to 9:30pm at Cedar Beach Park. There will be educational Juneteenth signage throughout the park, which will sho...

  • Seasonal Job Age Requirement Lowered to 15
    Seasonal Job Age Requirement Lowered to 15

    The age requirement for part-time and seasonal employment with the City of Allentown has been lowered from 16 to 15 years of age with the understanding that any individual hired at age 15 should have ...

  • Allentown Summer Concert Series Returns
    Allentown Summer Concert Series Returns

    The City of Allentown’s 2022 Summer Concert Series begins Saturday, May 14 and will offer more than thirty open-air concerts from May to September this year. Concerts will be held at the hist...

  • Allentown to Re-Dedicate Lenape Trail
    Allentown to Re-Dedicate Lenape Trail

    The City of Allentown will come together with the Museum of Indian Culture and members of the Delaware Nation Tribe to rededicate the Lenape Trail at the Little Lehigh Parkway. “It’s im...

  • Summer Youth Basketball League
    Summer Youth Basketball League

    Registration is now open for summer youth basketball organized by the City’s Department of Parks & Recreation. Leagues are offered for both boys and girls in age divisions for 9-10, 11-12...

  • Youth Organizations Open Spring Baseball Registration
    Youth Organizations Open Spring Baseball Registration

    The Allentown Department of Parks & Recreation announces City youth sports organizations have opened baseball registration for the upcoming season. Allentown A’s, East Side Memorial Littl...

Contact Information

Parks and Recreation Office
3000 Parkway Blvd
M-F 8:00am—4:00pm
Phone: 610-437-7757
Fax: 610-437-7796
Register for Programs &
Reserve Facilities


Allentown Municipal Golf Course
3400 W. Tilghman St
Phone: 610-395-5108
Fax: 610-395-2068
Golf Course Website