The city is closing all park pavilions during the COVID-19 Disaster Emergency.

The Lehigh Canal in Allentown is temporarily closed for recreation purposes.

Allentown is closing its 21 city-maintained playgrounds during the COVID-19 Disaster Emergency effective Tuesday, March 24.

Effective March 18, 2020 all City of Allentown Department of Parks and Recreation organized field and pavilion rentals at city facilities are suspended until May 1, 2020.

Allentown municipal government buildings remain open for the general public to conduct business with the city however, the public is urged to conduct as much of that business as possible on-line or through the mail.

Following consultation with Allentown Mayor Ray O’Connell and the city health bureau, the Allentown St. Patrick’s Parade Committee has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s parade and all related events due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Effective Friday, March 13 the City of Allentown Parks & Recreation Department is closing three, year-round restroom facilities that do not have running water available. 

Spring arrives in one week and the Allentown Department of Parks & Recreation says there is no better time to remind the public that exciting seasonal employment opportunities are still available with our team.

Allentown Municipal Golf Course will open on Saturday, February 22.

With Punxsutawney Phil promising an early spring, there is no better time to think of warmer weather and baseball!